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?