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WHAT'S HAPPENING
The first phase of the Boones Ferry Road Refinement Plan is complete. The Boones Ferry Road design adopted in the Lake Grove Village Center Plan (Plan) in 2008 was evaluated to understand how well it will operate in the long-term, and to highlight circulation and safety issues that require refinements to better meet Plan objectives. The study focused on evaluating mobility, safety, and accessibility along the Boones Ferry Road corridor and the adjoining neighborhoods. Travel forecasts were made for each public street within the study area, and were sensitive enough to detect potential intrusion into the surrounding neighborhoods. These travel forecasts were used to assess long-term (2035) conditions along Boones Ferry Road and within the adjoining neighborhoods.
This study determined that the design envisioned by the Plan would enhance safety and efficiency for at least the next 25 years. The corridor will be safer because it reduces potential conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians, enhances limited pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and provides more efficient vehicle access to key destinations. Long-term local and regional growth can be served more effectively because of the carrying capacity that is reclaimed by reducing mid-block access on Boones Ferry Road. However, the analysis did identify several deficiencies in the vehicle and non-vehicle system, and identified 22 possible refinements to be considered in Phase II of the access management plan.
Use the links provided below to view the Phase I documents:
- Boones Ferry Road Refinement Plan prepared by DKS Associates, September 2009, click here.
- Appendices to the Boones Ferry Road Refinement Plan, click here.
- DKS PowerPoint presentation from September 30, 2009, click here.
- November 30, 2009 Planning Commission Work Session Memo, click here.
- September 30, 2009 Planning Commission Work Session Memo, click here.
- August 12, 2009 Public Meeting, DKS PowerPoint presentation, click here.
If you have questions or comments on the traffic analysis, please contact the City's project manager, Leslie Hamilton, at 503/675-3731.
NEXT STEPS
Phase II of the Access Management Plan will analyze economic impacts, green street infrastructure feasibility, funding options and right-of-way alignment. In addition, the 22 refinements identified in Phase I will be further analyzed and vetted. Planning staff is developing a Request for Proposal (RFP) that addresses the work scope for Phase II. The RFP will be published in early 2010.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS
To view the published RFP for Phase I, click here.
To visit the Engineering Division's webpage for "Bid & Proposal Information," click here.
To view the current Planning Commission agenda, click here.
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