Agenda Packet 2-19-19 Work Session

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MovingAhead 2018 Outreach Summary 43 Appendix 4: All Listening Session Comments Neighborhood Leaders Listening Session This listening session included neighborhood association leaders from neighborhoods surrounding the corridors. Evaluation Criteria: • Bike and Pedestrian Access and Safety – bike accessibility; safe and busy intersections. Safety is the #1 priority (most important) • Ridership Increase –Provide transportation options, service to places like Elderly Group Homes, frequent service is important, Ease of Use and Access, such as providing pre-paid fares. • Tree impacts – not removing trees • Transit Travel Time Savings – Travel between corridors is difficult • Investment in Corridors with Disadvantaged Populations – investments that support people with mobility devices • Cost – people would support increased capital cost if it reduced operating cost • Parking Impacts – Less parking is needed; would support other travel options • Support Development and Redevelopment – would like to see bus pullouts • Existing Jobs and Population Served – this criteria was noted as important, but no specific comments were provided about it. Investment Options: • River Road – shopping, Emerald Park, Paths, currently underserved – consider Enhanced Corridor or EmX • River Road – major concern with shared use path section • River Road – would like to see center running transit • Coburg Road – Serves the VA Clinic – Consider EmX • Coburg Road – Beltline Interchange is scary • Highway 99 – crossings are currently very dangerous/scary – consider Enhanced Corridor or EmX • MLK Jr. Blvd – already well served – consider no-build option • 30th to LCC – safety improvements are important – consider Enhanced Corridor • 30th to LCC - Re-evaluate bike lane on 30th Avenue; EmX not a good option • Concern with RFB pedestrian crossings – Hawk signal is better • LCC and U of O are major destinations February 19, 2019, Work Session - Item 1