Portland, Oregon:Smart Transportation Planning

By: Eric Boucher Bryan DaupinaisAndrew HurczynMatthew Pepin

Elements of Effective Transportation Planning

2040 Growth Concept and The Metro

Broadly defined goals

a sense of community the preservation of

natural areas, forests and farmlands

quiet neighborhoods with easy access to shopping, schools, jobs and recreational opportunities

the “feel” of the region, with open spaces, scenic beauty and small town atmosphere

Planned for desired outcomes

“It was time tomake a choice . . .to allow thecurrent patternsto continue . . .or protect someof the communitycharacteristicswe valued.”

•121,000 UGB acres added from 1985-1990•Additional 120,000 by year 2040 if patterns continue•2040 plan adds only 19,000 acres to the UGB by 2040

Maximizing Access

sustain economic health by providing access to jobs and industry reduce the need to drive

or travel long distances by making jobs and

shopping more convenient to where people live maintain access to the natural areas around the region.

Priority treatment to cheaper, cleaner, and more efficient modes

Bike lockers and racks at transit stations.

Bicycle friendly service on all TriMet systems

150 miles of bicycle lanes and boulevards in Portland and 751 miles of bike paths in the metro area

Choice through diversity of modes

a balanced transportation system providing a range of choices, including transit, walking, biking and cars.

expand transportation choices by providing safe and convenient alternatives to driving

target transportation investments to rejuvenate main streets and traditional downtowns

Why is Government Involvement Important?

They represent the people

MoneyAbility to regulate

automobile use.Decide where to

implement different modes.

Metro: What is it

Land use and transportation planning

Solid waste management Manages parks and other

centers of the arts. Maintains UGB Sustainability

Portland Development Commission

What is it? Urban Renewal

Agency Combine retail and

residential uses near light rail.

Mixed use housing for people of different incomes.

Street side improvements

Transportation improvements

Construction of parks and similar services.

Portland Development Commission

Created Courthouse Square

Tom McCall

In the 1973, Governor McCall implements the Urban Growth Boundary for every metropolitan area.

This UGB separates urban areas with higher density from lower density

UGB

AVOIDS SPRAWL!!!

Urban Greenspace Institute

Programs to integrate natural and built environments.

Protects/builds parks, trails, and green spaces

Urban Greenspace Institute

Hartford Programs

Travel Services Park and Ride

locations Connecticut

Highway Assistant Motor Patrol (CHAMP)

Hartford Programs

Community ServicesAdopt a HighwayScenic RoadsBridge Maintenance

Public Transportation

Portland MAX Light Rail TriMet Bus System Streetcar Aerial Tram

Hartford Free Star Shuttle Amtrak and bus

service to leave and enter city

Hartford Transportation

Free Star Shuttle Free bus service

around city

Amtrak Fast train service to

New York and Boston

Bus Service Greyhound, Peter Pan,

Bonanza, etc.

MAX Light Rail

Metropolis Area Express 3 current lines with 1 in

construction Runs on reserved lanes Offers quick travel to all

areas of the city

TriMet Bus System

Covers the city and its suburbs thoroughly

Handicap accessibility

Most buses are equipped with bike racks to make mass transit more user-friendly for the cycling set

Runs every 15 minutes or better throughout the day

TriMet Bus System

Comfortable and accessible waiting areas at stops and shelters

Signal priority and roadway improvements help buses stay on time

Portland Streetcar

Connects southern waterfront, through downtown Portland to residential and shopping districts to the north

Gives access for the residential area to the commercial area of the city

Created to reduce short inner-city automobile trips, ease traffic and parking congestion, and encourage more residential, commercial and business development in the areas through which it passes.

Aerial Tram

Connects the south waterfront district to the Oregon Health and Science University.

Quicker travel up and down the mountainside.

Provides as a major transportation unit for the University and its riverfront campus sites.

Fareless Square

What is Hartford Missing?

Network of transportation and access

Attractive structures and facilities

More modes Less reliance on

automobiles There is hope: Hartford

2035 plan

Hartford 2035

Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG )

CAPITOL REGION TRANSPORTATION PLAN

A guide for transportation investments

through the year 2035

http://www.crcog.org/publications/TransportationDocs/RTP2007/2007RTP-final.pdf

Policy Reaffirmation

More Travel ChoicesBetter TransitBetter Bike & Walk OptionsBetter Systems ManagementLink Land Use & TransportationFreight PlanningEnvironmental Justice

Regional Growth of Centers Developement

Downtown Hartford

Rentschler Field area

Bradley Airport area

Griffin area

Health Center/WestFarms area

Bucklands area

Ideas WithinComplete Streets (Allowing for all users)

Ideas WithinRapid Transit LineProposed Busways

Ideas WithinRapid Transit LineProposed Busways

The most important quotes I found:

Along with these ideas there is a plan for a regional greenways system (Multiuse Trail System)

Hartford’s Potential

Hartford has a plan to rejuvenate their transportation system. Using many of

the principles that Portland used to make there cities transportation so great.

Now all they have to do is change these plans and ideas into reality!

Conclusions

Portland = GoodHartford = Poor right now with a

1.6 billion dollar potential

Questions?