March Election in Tigard
Tigard voters will decide if they should approve high-capacity transit [Light Rail]
9 more items-in no particular order
the last one, lovely light rail art.
Metro & TriMet planning SW Corridor Light Rail
Bruce Warner, "In
various positions, I have helped plan and develop funding for the
construction and operations of the Portland region’s light rail system.
It is my observation that TRIMET is facing a number of major issues that
must be addressed. Thes (sic) include their ongoing labor relations issues, their resources and budget, finding resources for the South light Rail project and the Columbia River Crossing,
and more. TRIMET also needs some assistance to get ahead of recent
negative media and its relationships with local governments. I believe
that my background, experience and connections with the business
community in the Portland region could be very helpful to the TRIMET
Board and staff.”
doc page 165 shows the first Bus Rapid Transit is planned for Powell-Division Corridor
Project Name: BRT First Corridor – Powell – Division
doc page 166 shows light rail is intended for the SW Corridor
Project Name: Tigard Park & Ride Expansion: Land Acquisition
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Acquisition of 0.8-acre property adjacent to the existing TriMet park and ride lot along Pacific Highway (99W).
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
This acquisition would allow expansion of the existing park and ride lot and land for potential Barbur LRT [light rail transit]
Portland auditor says light devours street maintenance funds
But
the city audit blamed spending on regional and transit projects for
contributing to the maintenance backlog that threatens the viability of
city’s street system, valued at $5 billion. It specifically mentioned
the Sellwood Bridge replacement project, the Portland Streetcar, and the
Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project as examples. According
to the audit, in addition to sidewalks, the transit projects all
received discretionary transportation funds that could have been spent
on street maintenance.
Tigard Surveys
There are two online surveys underway in Tigard.
The City of Tigard for residents
Here:
The Chamber of Commerce for businesses
Business results anytime
The Chamber has the March measure all wrong. See below.
The March measure does not do what question 12 claims below.
The measure only applies to regional transit proposed within the city that reduces current or future road capacity within 5 miles of the city.
Measure excerpts:
"The measure defines a “new high-capacity transit corridor” as any portion of regional transit system proposed for development within the City that reduces available road capacity in favor of light rail, rail transit or exclusive bus lanes.
"Road capacity includes any roadway within five miles of
the City that currently permits public automobile traffic or any public
rights-of-way that could provide additional road capacity at a future
date."
Chamber question #12
| 12. |
Do
you believe it is necessary to have a full election on every change in
planning regulation or the comprehensive plan that would accommodate
high capacity transit (bus or rail) within 5 miles of Tigard, as
proposed on the March ballot measure?
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Story on Tigard survey
......"a new police station with a $34 million bond and keeping the community newsletter for $80,000 a year.
It
also asks for suggestions on reducing congestion on Oregon 99W,
including adding potential a light rail line elsewhere in the city or
increasing bus service, as called for in the Southwest Corridor Plan."
Ahead of the Tigard March initiative measure (that
will require the city to oppose any High Capacity Transit Corridor
(Light Rail) unless they get voter approval) the city is seeking some
input.
From the story is this City of Tigard Survey.
Reduce congestion on 99W with bikes, walking and light rail.
The city's "Vision" is to become the most walk-able city in the Pacific NW.
Should the city build a new police station with a $34 million bond.
TriMet launches outside maintenance review
"The budget for the Maintenance of Way and Rail Equipment Maintenance departments is more than $36 million in the current fiscal year budget."
HOW ARE BUSES NOT CHEAPER THAN LIGHT RAIL ?
Governor Kitzhaber Pushes CRC/Light Rail
No regard for Clackamas County or his own ODOT traffic study.
Says people won't avoid tolls
Gov. John Kitzhaber says federal money remains available for the Columbia River Crossing "Critics contend that many Vancouver motorists would bypass tolls by taking Interstate 205 across the Columbia. “That’s a pretty long extra commute to avoid a toll,” Kitzhaber said."
Steve Duin: Dissecting John Kitzhaber's commitment to the Columbia River Crossing
Clark County Commissioners-Case against CRC
While ODOT hides data Clark County provides it.
Here are CRC claims contradicted by their own data.
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