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House Bill 2017 transportation County supports cities’ growth plans
PLANNING STUDIES/PROJECTS IN FY 2017–18
package to fund transit
Requests to expand the urban In FY 2017–18, Senior Planners Jes- “It’s our goal to make sure that
aloha tomorroW Areas in Washington County that are out- growth boundary (UGB) in three sica Pelz and Michelle Miller and future growth in the County and its
y The study developed side of the TriMet and SMART (South Metro area cities could add 1,900 acres Principal Planner Erin Wardell eval- cities improves community livabil-
recommendations to refine the
community’s vision of a walkable, Area Rapid Transit) boundaries were granted to Washington County’s urban area uated the plans’ impacts on the ity,” Wardell said. “Concept plan-
livable Town Center in the TV funding for transit for the first time through and up to 7,900 new homes. county transportation network. The ning sets the stage for safe, reli-
Highway/SW 185th Avenue area, a main street along the July 2017 passage of House Bill 2017. feedback they provided was instru- able transportation, housing, green
SW Alexander Street and high-capacity transit on TV The cities of Beaverton, Hillsboro mental in having the cities’ plans spaces and economic stability.”
Highway. Recommendations on how Washington The HB 2017 state transportation package and King City are asking Metro to
County can support community, private sector and included a 1 percent Public Transportation approve UGB expansions to cre- acknowledged by the Washington The Metro Council, the elected gov-
agency partner investments were also included. Payroll tax to improve transit to low-income ate more housing opportunities. County Board of Commissioners. erning board of Metro, will decide
Completion: December 2017
households and to reduce service fragmen- But before the cities were able to The County then entered into inter- on the UGB requests in late 2018.
urban design plan for tation state wide. The new tax is expected request the expansions, they had to governmental agreements with each If approved, County staff will assist
north bethany main street to generate about $49 million per year for develop concept plans. That’s where city to coordinate the future growth cities through the comprehensive
y The North Bethany Main Street
area is about 13 acres in the middle of North transit services within the TriMet District and LUT Long Range Planning staff and transportation planning associ- planning process.
Bethany, centered around NW Kaiser Road. Planning about $2.4 million per year for transit ser- got involved. ated with the concept plans.
recommendations for the area included customized vices outside the TriMet District in Clacka-
design standards for both the Neighborhood mas, Multnomah and Washington counties.
Commercial Mixed Use North Bethany District and
the higher-density residential districts along the TriMet is responsible for submitting a transit
Kaiser Road frontage. The recommendations also plan to ODOT. TriMet asked LUT to convene
include street furnishings for the Main Street Area.
Completion: June 2018 an advisory committee to develop a plan for TALK LIKE A PLANNER: Glossary of planning terms
Washington County to provide transit ser-
Cooper mountain transportation study vices outside the TriMet District and to make Com•pre•hen•sive Plan: Ru•ral Re•serves:
y Building on the Washington
County Transportation Futures first/last mile connections. This committee A regulatory plan designed to implement Lands outside the UGB that are high-value
Study, this study is evaluating worked with Ride Connection, which pro- a vision for the future, including long-range goals working farms, forests or other lands with
roadway network options to vides services in the rural area, to develop and objectives for land use and transportation. natural features like rivers, wetlands, buttes and
move traffic more efficiently the plan. May include regulatory requirements, such as floodplains. These areas will be protected from
and safely through the Cooper Mountain Area.
The project team is identifying benefits, costs, In FY 2018–19 development standards. urbanization for 50 years after their designation.
opportunities and constraints associated with In August 2018, TriMet’s Advisory Commit- Con•cept Plan: Ur•ban Growth Bound•a•ry (UGB):
several alternatives. Plans that establish a framework for an area’s Under Oregon law, cities and metropolitan areas
Expected completion: 2020 tee recommended plans for both inside
and outside the TriMet District to the TriMet future growth and development, including must establish an urban growth boundary around
moVing forWard tV highWay Board for action. Final plans will be submit- housing, infrastructure, natural areas and their perimeters—a land use planning line to
y The project will identify and recreational amenities. Concept plans are control urban expansion onto rural lands. Metro
recommend ways to improve ted to Oregon Department of Transporta-
bus speeds and reliability on tion for Oregon Transportation Committee deliberately high level to allow some manages the Portland metropolitan area’s urban
TV Highway between Cornelius Pass Road and approval by late December 2018. Funds are flexibility for future planning and zoning. growth boundary.
160th Avenue. The project also includes evaluation of expected to be distributed through TriMet in In•ter•gov•ern•men•tal A•gree•ment (IGA): Ur•ban Re•serves:
pedestrian and bicycle connections including possible
improvement to bus access through new sidewalks, spring 2019. Any cooperative agreement that involves, or Lands outside the UGB deemed suitable for
bicycle facilities and enhanced crosswalks. For more on HB 2017, see the Director’s is made between, two or more public agencies potential inclusion in the UGB to accommodate
Expected completion: 2019 to address issues of mutual concern. anticipated needs for urban development over
Message, inside front cover.
the 50 years after their designation.

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