2020 Transportation Growth Management Grant Application Instructions Be sure to download and review the 2020 application packet before filling out this grant application. The application packet, additional resources, and examples of successful applications can be found on the TGM planning grants page. You can save your progress and revisit this form at any time by clicking the "Save" button at the bottom of each page. Applications must be received by July 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT) Applicant information Instructions: Complete this information for the applicant. Provide both a designated contact and an authorized representative (if different than the designated contact) for your entity. The authorized representative is someone who is authorized to make decisions and sign a funding agreement with ODOT should your project be chosen for funding. Primary applicant jurisdiction Clackamas County Mailing address 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, Oregon 97045 Website http://www.clackamas.us Contact person name Scott Hoelscher Contact person title Senior Planner - Multimodal Transportation Contact phone (503) 577-5057 Contact email [email protected]Would you like to receive TGM news and updates? I am already subscribed Authorized representative name, if different from the applicant contact
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2020 Transportation Growth Management Grant ApplicationInstructionsBe sure to download and review the 2020 application packet before filling out this grant application.
The application packet, additional resources, and examples of successful applications can be found on the TGM planning grants page.
You can save your progress and revisit this form at any time by clicking the "Save" button at the bottom of each page.
Applications must be received by July 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT)
Applicant informationInstructions: Complete this information for the applicant. Provide both a designated contact and an authorized representative (if different than the designated contact) for your entity. The authorized representative is someone who is authorized to make decisions and sign a funding agreement with ODOT should your project be chosen for funding.
Primary applicant jurisdictionClackamas County
Mailing address150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, Oregon 97045
Websitehttp://www.clackamas.us
Contact person nameScott Hoelscher
Contact person titleSenior Planner - Multimodal Transportation
List other participating local jurisdictions (if any)List other participating local jurisdictions (if any)Participating local jurisdiction Providing match?
Project name and locationProject titleBike and Walk Clackamas Plan
Project area: Using either of the two fields below, attach a map of the project area or describe the area your project is located in.
Option 1: Project area mapProject Area Map_Clackamas County.pdf
Option 2: Project area description
ODOT region (1-5)Region 1
ODOT Region Map
Type of grantCategory 1: Transportation System Planning
Summary description of projectThe Clackamas County Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plans were adopted in 1996. Since the last update in 2003 the County’s transportation system has drastically changed; projects have been built and policies perspectives have changed. The current plans were developed before health and equity considerations were metrics in the planning process. Emerging technologies, climate change considerations & innovative facility treatments have also evolved. This project will update both plans resulting in a consolidated Bike & Walk Clackamas Plan. The project goal is to establish a comprehensive, long-term vision for improving walking & biking opportunities in Clackamas County. Expected outcomes:A consolidated plan guiding future biking & walking transportation investments and policy for the next 20 years An active transportation racial equity & health framework to guide future transportation decision making Enhanced institutional capacity to incorporate health & equity priorities into decisions.
Payment when Intergovernmental Agreement is signed
CertificationsCertificationsThis application was prepared by staff of the primary applicant or staff of one of the involved jurisdictions
Certifications checkboxBy checking this box, I certify that my organization listed above supports the proposed project, has the legal authority to pledge matching funds, and has the legal authority to apply for Transportation and Growth Management funds. I further certify that matching funds are available or will be available for the proposed project.
Eligibility requirements
Applications are reviewed on a pass/fail basis on each of the following three requirements.
Applications found to not meet each of these requirements will not be scored against the award criteria and will not be awarded a grant.
1. Clear transportation relationship
A proposed project must have a clear transportation relationship and produce transportation benefits. A project must entail analysis, evaluation and selection of alternatives, development of implementation actions, and public involvement that results in a long range transportation plan, land use plan, or other product that addresses a transportation problem, need, opportunity, or issue of local or regional
importance.
Certification: Clear transportation relationshipBy checking this box, I certify that the project meets this eligibility criterion.
2. Adoption of products to meet project objectives
A proposed project must include preparation of an adoption-ready product or products that lead to a local policy decision and that directly address the project objectives, such as a transportation system plan, comprehensive plan amendment, land use plan, code amendment, implementation program, or intergovernmental agreement. Projects are expected to include adoption hearings (or equivalent) by the governing body or to prepare products which will be adopted as part of a larger project.
Certification: Adoption of products to meet project objectivesBy checking this box, I certify that the project meets this eligibility criterion.
3. Support of local officials
A proposed project must clearly demonstrate that local officials, both the primary applicant and any co-applicants, understand the purpose of the grant application and support the project objectives. A resolution of support, meeting minutes, or authorized letter from the governing body of all applicants (e.g. City Council, Board of Commissioners, or Transit Board) must be submitted with the application to meet this requirement.
Upload your resolution, minutes or authorized letter from governing body of applying jurisdiction(s) here:BCC_Resolution.pdf
SOW Outline_Clackamas County.pdf
Award criteria
Criterion 1: Proposed project addresses a need and supports TGM objectives (up to 40 points)
The project clearly and effectively addresses a local or regional transportation or transportation-related land use issue, problem, need, or opportunity and will achieve one or more of the TGM objectives.
Application instructions and example responses can be found here.
Explain how your proposed project addresses a need and supports TGM objectivesIn January 2020 the BCC and County Administration emphasized the importance of planning safe and healthy communities with equitable access to active forms of travel by adding these policy perspectives to the county strategic plan, Performance Clackamas:
"Healthy and Active Lifestyle, guiding housing, transportation, and land use policies and decisions." In April
2019, Commissioner Fischer and Metro Councilor Lewis participated in the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors Walkability Action Institute (WAI) with an interdisciplinary team of County staff, resulting in an action plan to promote walkability through a ‘health and safety for all policy’ approach."Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion." In 2020, the County approved the creation of an Office of Equity and Inclusion to improve the delivery of equitable outcomes in decision-making and services. "Carbon Neutrality." This initiative includes developing a Climate Action Plan and reducing impacts of climate change through comprehensive, multimodal transportation planning.
To comply with Performance Clackamas an update to our Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans is needed. The primary TGM objectives addressed are:
Objective 1.1. The Bike and Walk Clackamas Plan will provide comprehensive guidance on active transportation investments and policy in order to create a balanced, connected and safe transportation system. The project complements recently completed planning efforts as well as the NCPRD Trails Master Plan and County Transit Development Plan, both currently underway. Recent efforts have targeted geographic areas: the 2016 Villages at Mt. Hood Pedestrian and Bikeway Plan (focused on infrastructure improvements in the Mt. Hood area); 2015 Active Transportation Plan (provides guidance on regional active routes and principal connections between communities, forming the network “spine” or “main artery system”); and the 2012 Clackamas Regional Center Pedestrian and Bicycle Connection Plan (prioritization of active last mile connections from the MAX Green Line terminus). This update provides the opportunity to build on these efforts and consider countywide active transportation goals and polices through equity and health lenses. The project also represents a shift from a focus on maximizing vehicle efficiency to ensuring county road are safe, connected and accessible regardless of whether the mode is by car, bicycle or foot. Objectives 1.3 and 2.3. Racism and discrimination intersect with all sectors in Oregon, including transportation and the built environment. Active transportation policies and processes that do not address racism and discrimination create racial inequities in choice and ability to use active modes, creating inequitable outcomes in health and well-being. In Clackamas County, Black residents are admitted to emergency departments and urgent care facilities for travel-related injuries at three times the rate of White residents. This project will provide the opportunity to evaluate active travel policies and priorities though a racial equity lens, which has not been done in previous planning efforts. The update will identify social, cultural, and physical barriers to active mobility through engagement with groups who face additional barriers to walking and biking including Communities of Color, immigrants, people with disabilities, youth, and seniors to inform updated project and policies.Objective 1.4. Creating conditions that support active travel is a needed intervention to support health. The County has the second highest percentage of residents that commute alone via car for 30 or more minutes in the state and only 20% of adults in Clackamas County engage in regular physical activity that meets the national guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. The 2017-2020 Blueprint for a Healthy Clackamas County, the community health improvement plan for the County, identifies physical environments as key determinants in individuals and communities abilities to adopt and sustain healthy behaviors. The plan advocates for strategies to increase active commuting and infrastructure to encourage it. This plan update will not only focus on creating more opportunities for physical activity to improve health, but also advance systems change within the county to integrate health considerations and metrics into transportation development processes. Objective 5.1. The BCC has set a goal for the county to be carbon neutral by 2050, which means reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to the point where we can capture as much as we emit. Carbon neutrality will require action on many fronts. Because a vast majority of transportation emission (79%) come from passenger cars, replacing SOV trips with biking and walking will be an important part of the county’s climate change strategy. An updated Ped and Bicycle Master Plan will help reduce regional carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.
Criterion 2: Proposed project is timely and urgent (up to 25 points)
The application demonstrates timeliness and urgency. The project is needed now to:
address pressing local transportation and land use issues
make amendments to local plans or regulations necessitated by changes in federal regulations, state requirements or regional plans
make amendments to local plans or regulations necessitated by changes that were not anticipated in previous plans, including growth or lack of growth, changes in land-use patterns or changes in available funding
build on, complement or take a necessary step toward completing or implementing other high priority community initiatives, including Governor's Regional Solutions Team priority
resolve transportation or land use-related issues affecting the project readiness of local, regional or state transportation projects for which funding is expected to be obligated within the near future
Application instructions and example responses can be found here.
Explain how your proposed project is timely and urgentTechnology: With the emergence of mobility options, how communities plan transportation systems is changing. Bike share, e-bikes, cargo bikes, scooters and last mile options were not considered in 2003 updates. This project is needed to plan for new mobility options already appearing on County roads and determine how innovation and emerging technologies can be integrated into a multi-modal transportation system to increase accessibility and safety. This project will incorporate the variety of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions which have emerged since 2003, including bicycle detection systems at intersections and alternate traffic signal timing allowing bicyclists and pedestrians to navigate through a signal safely. Other ITS solutions include innovations in bicycle and pedestrian counting, enhanced crossings and app integration between smart phones and infrastructure. This plan update will identify locations where the ITS solutions can be implemented and three tiers of priority active transportation ITS projects. Slow Streets: Pedestrian safety in underserved communities and equitability prioritizing investments are key project objectives. The County’s Essential Pedestrian Network (EPN), which identifies priority sidewalk locations based on a number of factors such as connectivity and school proximity, was articulated without equity considerations or involvement of underserved community members. The EPN is no longer utilized in conjunction with the County’s sidewalk Fee in Lieu (FILO) program, which allows payment in lieu of sidewalk construction during the development process. Without an updated EPN or similar tool, the County lacks a framework to prioritize pedestrian investments, both infrastructure and programmatic. An updated set of urban and rural pedestrian investments is needed at this time. County Community Planning Organizations (CPOs) have requested speed reductions on neighborhood streets. These requests have led the County to examine current speed reduction policy and how best to respond to community needs. Currently, the County does not have criteria for posting at 20 mph. ORS 810.180 allows streets to be posted five miles per hour lower than the statutory speed to improve safety. Using 810.180 as guidance, the County will engage community organizations and residents to develop a processes and criteria to consistently and equitably review local roadways for applying 20 mph speed. The outcome will be a mapped network of “Family Friendly Routes.” In addition to speed reduction, associated improvements such as speed bumps and pavement markings will be identified to make the streets “Family Friendly Routes.” Housing: In 2019 the Legislature passed HB 2001, allowing higher density housing in certain zoning districts. Clackamas County is currently working on a Land Use Housing Strategy which will allow more housing options and higher density within urban areas. This effort will consider zoning changes to allow duplexes and “middle housing” options. These complex challenges cannot be addressed in a vacuum. This project affords us an opportunity for a more comprehensive approach to establishing the transportation network to support new housing types and densities. It is anticipated that increased housing density will
create more demand for communities served by and connected to adequate bike and pedestrian infrastructure. This project is needed to prepare for future housing density and “middle housing” options.
Criterion 3: Proposed project approach is reasonable (up to 20 points)
The application demonstrates a clear approach to achieving the expected outcome and includes consideration for adoption. Where substantial coordination with other local, regional, and state planning efforts will need to occur, the mechanisms and responsibilities for the coordination are clear.
Application instructions and example responses can be found here.
Explain how your proposed project approach is reasonableThis project will serve as an update to the bicycle and pedestrian elements of the Transportation System Plan, Chapter 5 of the Comprehensive Plan. Adoption-ready materials consisting of a recommended Bike-Walk Plan and corresponding amendments will be presented at public hearings to Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. This project will develop a plan to guide active transportation investments through partnership and collaboration with county residents; rural communities; regional partners such as Metro; community organizations and municipalities. The County will use the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) as the base document and incorporate updated bicycle and pedestrian plans to produce the Bike-Walk Plan, a consolidated “one-stop shop” for active transportation in Clackamas County. The approach will be to develop a community driven plan with a robust, equitable public engagement process that determines the most crucial needs to improve biking and walking in both urban and rural Clackamas County. There will be 7 primary steps. (See attachment for detailed SOW). Public Involvement Strategy: Developing an equitable, inclusive community outreach process is an important early step. The County envisions public involvement imbedded throughout and an engagement process representative of the entire County. A particular focus will be engagement with historically marginalized communities and reaching people underserved by or that face greater barriers to active transportation. To reach as many as possible, traditional formats as well as virtual meetings will be considered. It is expected two advisory groups will assist with plan: Community Advisory Committee (CAC): a cross representation of the County, including senior and youth representatives; transportation disadvantaged interests; Communities of Color; traffic safety perspective; motor vehicle advocate; pedestrian interests and bicycle interests. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC): representatives from the active transportation community with technical expertise in the areas of pedestrian and bicycle transportation planning; transportation engineering and traffic safety. Existing Conditions: Understanding and documenting the existing networks will help lay the ground work for determining future needs. The approach will be to utilize existing data sources such as Metro RLMS; TriMet Ped Plan sidewalk inventory; SRTS plans; 2020 N. Clackamas Parks & Rec Trails Plan inventory; Clackamas 2020 Bike Map data and County RIMS data. Goals, Objectives and Policies: Building off the existing Clackamas County Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Transportation System Plan, Active Transportation Plan and NCPRD Trails Plan, the project team in conjunction with the CAC and TAC will work to establish a vision for biking and walking in the county. This will set the tone for the project by asking, “What goals does this plan expect to accomplish?”; and “How do we emphasize health and equity in the transportation planning process?” The project will review existing policies and focus on how they can be updated to yield a safer, more equitable and accessible pedestrian environment that improves community health. A new set of goals, objectives and policies will be developed as well as performance measures to evaluate progress toward implementation. Needs Assessment: This phase of the project will develop a process to identify needed improvements to the biking and walking network. Essential questions include: Where are the system gaps? What are the barriers? What are opportunities and constraints? Recommended Projects and Programs: Work with partners and advisory committees to develop prioritized bike and pedestrian transportation projects. This step will identify solutions to the barriers and constraints. Final Plan: Consultant will prepare final plan containing: 3 tiers of priority projects; goals, objectives and
policies; supportive program recommendations; racial equity and health frameworks to guide future active transportation decisions; project cost analysis; funding and implementation strategyAdoption: Update Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 by incorporating Bike-Walk Plan into the ATP, which will serve as Pedestrian & Bicycle Elements of the TSP. Minor ATP plan reorganization to “accept” elements may be necessary. TSP policies and projects will be updated to maintain clarity and consistency and Zoning Code language to implement the project will be prepared
Criterion 4: Proposed project has community support (up to 5 points)
The application demonstrates that there is local support for project objectives, a commitment to participate, and a desire to implement the expected outcome.
Application instructions and example responses can be found here.
Upload letters of support from stakeholders hereBCC_Letter of Support.pdf
Beavercreek CPO_Letter of Support.pdf
Bike Milwaukie_Letter of Support.pdf
Health Adviosry Committee_Letter of Support.pdf
Metro_Letter of Support.pdf
OakGrove CPO_Letter of Support.pdf
PBAC_Letter of Support.pdf
StreetTrust_Letter of Support.pdf
NCPRD_Letter of Support.pdf
Criterion 5: Proposed project sponsor readiness and capacity (up to 10 points)
The application demonstrates that the local government is ready and able to begin the project within the TGM timetable and that there is local commitment and capability to manage and complete the project. The application demonstrates, if applicable, successful performance on previous TGM projects.
Application instructions and example responses can be found here.
Explain how proposed project sponsor is ready and capableClackamas County staff have demonstrated, through recent TGM planning projects, the capacity and proficiency in developing and completing similar planning projects. Our diverse staff base will be involved in the project from management to data collection to public involvement. We have strong ties to the community and connections with both public and private stakeholders. Other transportation planning efforts will be complete, or winding down, by project start, allowing staff to focus efforts on the timely completion of this project.
County staff, alongside ODOT staff, will assist in project management, scope of work development and private consultant selection. Current County staff who will work on the project include Senior Planner-Multimodal Transportation Scott Hoelscher who has more than 15 years planning experience at Clackamas County, including managing the adopted Active Transportation Plan project; Planner II Brett Setterfield who has 4 years of transportation planning experience, including being Project Coordinator for the Transit Development Plan & GIS expertise. Health and Transportation Impact Planner Abe Moland and
Public Relations Specialist Ellen Rogalin will also play a role.
Clackamas County has a long history of successfully completing TGM-Funded projects. Previous TGM grants include the following 10-years of projects and their outcomes:1E-14 Monroe Neighborhood Street Design Plan: Moving forward with implementation. Funding for construction from Clackamas County Development Agency; RFP for 100% construction drawings released. 1F-14 Villages at Mt. Hood Pedestrian and Bikeway Implementation Plan: Adopted. Implementation includes Salmon River Road overlay project and Rhododendron Sidewalk Improvement project. 1E-12 Active Transportation Plan: Adopted1E-10 CRC Area Pedestrian/Bicycle Connection Project: Adopted. Implementation includes current construction of over 12 projects from CRC plan.1K-09 Park Ave Light Rail Station Area: Not Adopted
Map 2: Clackamas County Urban InsetTGM Grant 2020:
Bike/Pedestrian Plan UpdateCounty LineMajor RoadHighway
River/LakeLocal/Regional ParkCity Boundary
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Department of Transportation and Development (DTD)150 Beavercreek Rd.
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July 23, 2020
Mr. Glen Bolen Transportation and Growth Management Program ODOT Region 1 123 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209
RE: TGM Grant Application: Clackamas County Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Update
Dear Mr. Bolen:
The Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) supports the Transportation
and Growth Management (TGM) Grant application to update the Clackamas County Pedestrian
and Bicycle Master Plans.
The BCC has placed a greater emphasis on heathy, active communities with the 2020 update of
the County’s strategic plan, Performance Clackamas and the addition of two Policy
Perspectives or “lenses” to be applied to future decisions: “Carbon Neutrality” and “Healthy and
Active Lifestyle, guiding housing, transportation and land use policies and decisions.” This
project will establish a long-term vision for pedestrian and bicycle transportation in Clackamas
County and is need now to comply with Performance Clackamas policies.
The project will have a multiple benefits, including prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle
infrastructure and programmatic investments; creating a network of “slow neighborhood streets”
signed at 20 mph and planning for new mobility options such as electric bikes and “last mile”
options. A critical element is to assure the process is equitable and inclusive and develop a
plan which serves everyone in our community. Therefore, we support deploying an “equity lens”
throughout the planning process and inclusive, innovative engagement strategies to seek
guidance from historically underserved communities.
The BCC supports the submittal of the TGM grant application in the amount of $200,000 and
further commits the County to provide $24,000 (12%) in-kind staff time match for the project.
Please see the attached resolution supporting the Department of Transportation and
Development grant application for funding to update the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans.
We strongly encourage funding for this important and needed project.
Sincerely,
Jim Bernard, Chair
Clackamas County Board of Commissioners
July 27, 2020
Attn: Glen Bolen
Transportation and Growth Management Program
ODOT Region 1, 123 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209
Dear Mr. Bolen:
The Hamlet of Beavercreek is a community group organized by the citizens of
Beavercreek that aims to enhance the livability, sustainability, and functioning of our
community. We provide the community with a vehicle for establishing an organized
two-way communication channel with Clackamas County. The Hamlet of Beavercreek
strongly supports the Clackamas County Transportation and Growth Management (TGM)
grant application to update the Clackamas County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans.
This project will help address the needs of rural vulnerable transportation users and
provide communities the framework for an updated set of priorities, both pedestrian and
bicycle. This is sorely needed given the large number of rural roads throughout the
county without sidewalk or adequate bicycle facilities and the need to have clear
direction when applying for grant funding. Moreover, there is an increasing need to
address pedestrian safety in unincorporated rural communities such as Beavercreek. The
current Pedestrian Master Plan primarily addresses the needs within the urbanized area of
the county. An objective of Bike and Walk Clackamas Plan will be to create an equitable
plan that serves urban and rural residents alike.
It has been nearly 20 years since the county in coordination with the community has
comprehensibly planned for walking and biking. Consequently many of the projects
have been constructed and several policies are outdated, including the Essential
Pedestrian Network (EPN) which was created to prioritize sidewalk construction and
identify which streets should not be allowed to obtain sidewalk construction waivers
during development. This tool is no longer utilized by Department of Transportation and
should be reevaluated.
We look forward to participating in the creation of a consolidated pedestrian and bicycle
master plan for Clackamas County and encourage you to fund this very important project.
Sincerely,
Tammy Stevens Bill Merchant
Chair, The Hamlet of Beavercreek Vice-Chair, The Hamlet of Beavercreek
Member, ODOT R1ACT
June 12, 2020 Attn: Glen Bolen Transportation and Growth Management Program ODOT Region 1 123 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209 RE: TGM Grant Application: Clackamas County Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Update Dear Mr. Bolen: Bike Milwaukie is a citizen-led advocacy organization created to encourage residents to explore Milwaukie and Clackamas County on bicycles and to engage those residents to advocate for safer cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. Bike Milwaukie strongly supports the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) grant application to update the Clackamas County Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans. It has been nearly 20 years since the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans have been updated and 24 years since they were taken through a formal adoption process that included citizen input and engagement throughout the county. Consequently many of the infrastructure projects have been constructed and several policies are outdated. There are several other reasons to do this project now, including: 1) Emerging Technologies: New mobility options, such as bike share, e-bikes, ride share, large cargo
bikes, electric power skateboards and last mile options such as dockless scooters were not previously considered.
2) Health Lens: Bike Milwaukie routinely leads family-focused bicycle rides throughout the city. This project is needed to understand how to effectively apply a health and active lifestyle lens to transportation projects.
3) Slow Streets: Identifying a network of “family friendly slow streets” is an urgent need. This project will identify streets appropriate for 20 mph speed limits and other calming treatments. This network will complement Milwaukie’s planned Neighborhood Greenway Network.
An updated vision for walking and biking in Clackamas County is now needed. We believe a consolidated Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan will help increase opportunities for residents and visitors alike to use alternative modes of transportation in Milwaukie and beyond. Bike Milwaukie fully supports this important project! Sincerely,
Bike Milwaukie, co-organizers
June 24, 2020
Attn: Glen Bolen
Transportation and Growth Management Program
ODOT Region 1
123 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209
Dear Mr. Bolen:
We are writing to express support for the Clackamas County Transportation Growth Management
application to update active transportation plans in the County and create the Bike and Walk Clackamas
Plan. Social and physical environments are substantial contributors to the health and longevity of
residents in our community. Creating a clear vision and guiding document to make sure these
environments support and encourage active travel is pivotal in achieving health and transportation equity.
The Clackamas County Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) is representative of the business
multiple partners, 4) Engaging stakeholders, and 5) Creating structural or procedural change. The
development of a health and equity framework to guide future decision making related to active
transportation policies will help embed health and equity at the center of how agency decisions are
made.
The PHAC supports this interdisciplinary approach to improving active transportation opportunities in the
County, and looks forward to seeing the project progress. The Bike and Walk Clackamas Plan will greatly
benefit residents by creating more equitable, active, and health-promoting transportation environments
and policies.
Sincerely,
Clackamas County Public Health Advisory Committee
Christina Bodamer, Non-Profit Organization
Sally Castillo, Non-Profit Organization
Tim Driscoll, Community Member
Mike Foley, Community Member
Rujuta Gaonkar, Health Care Organization
Eric Johnston, Non-Profit Organization
Allison Myers, Schools/Education
Hannah Smith, Health Care Organization
i Community Health Rankings, Clackamas County. 2020. Accessed at:
https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/oregon/2020/rankings/clackamas/county/outcomes/overall/snapshot ii Blueprint for a Healthier Clackamas County, Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity. Accessed at:
June 24, 2020 Attn: Glen Bolen Transportation and Growth Management Program ODOT Region 1 123 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209 RE: TGM Grant Application: Clackamas County Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Update Dear Glen: Metro supports the Transportation Growth Management (TGM) grant application to update the Clackamas County Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans. This project will establish a new vision for walking and bicycling in Clackamas County as well as prioritize investments in both the urban and rural portions of the County. In 2015 Metro assisted in the development of the Clackamas County Active Transportation Plan (ATP), which focused on “priority routes that connect communities.” The narrowly focused ATP resulted in 24 principal routes to form the “spine” or “main artery system” of the county’s active transportation network. Metro believes it is time to build on this effort and undertake a comprehensive, countywide planning effort, which has not occurred since 2003. Since that time, Metro has adopted a regional Active Transportation Plan; updated the bicycle and pedestrian elements of the Regional Transportation functional Plan and updated the Designing Livable Streets and Trails Guide. This project provides an opportunity to align Clackamas County efforts with regional plans and policies. The project will have a multitude of benefits, including establishing a long-term vision for pedestrian and bicycle transportation; creating a network of “slow family friendly streets” signed at 20 mph and planning for new mobility options such as bike share, e-bikes and last mile options such as dockless scooters. A critical element is to assure the process is equitable and inclusive to develop a plan which serves everyone in the community. Importantly, Clackamas County indicates an equity lens will be deployed throughout the planning process and include innovative engagement strategies to seek guidance from historically underserved communities. A new vision for walking and biking in Clackamas County is needed. Metro believes a consolidated Bike and Walk Clackamas Plan is the right approach and will result in increased opportunities for residents and visitors alike to use alternative modes of transportation. Metro fully supports funding for this important project Sincerely, Lake McTighe, Program Manager Complete Streets Program
July 22, 2020 Attn: Glen Bolen Transportation and Growth Management Program ODOT Region 1 123 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209 Dear Mr. Bolen: The Oak Grove Community Council (OGCC) is the Goal 1 Community Planning Organization for the Oak Grove area of unincorporated Clackamas County. We provide the community with a vehicle for establishing an organized two-way communication channel with governmental organizations. The OGCC strongly supports the Clackamas County Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) grant application to update the Clackamas County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans. Like many urban Clackamas County neighborhoods, Oak Grove developed prior to ordinances that required sidewalks for new development. The result is an area characterized by infrastructure deficits such as lack of sidewalks, safe crossings, and bike lanes. With so many needs and the growing importance of providing safe places for residents to actively travel, an update to County’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans is long overdue. This project will provide communities in Clackamas County the framework for an updated set of priorities, both pedestrian and bicycle. This is sorely needed given the large number of roads throughout the county without sidewalk or adequate bicycle facilities and the need to have clear direction when applying for grant funding. There is a need to develop a county transportation strategy that prioritizes investment in connected, accessible active transportation. It has been nearly 20 years since the county in coordination with the community has comprehensively planned for walking and biking. Consequently many of the projects have been constructed and several policies are outdated, including the Essential Pedestrian Network (EPN) which was created to prioritize sidewalk construction and identify which streets should not be allowed to obtain sidewalk construction waivers during development. This tool is no longer utilized by the Department of Transportation and should be reevaluated. We look forward to participating in the creation of a consolidated pedestrian and bicycle master plan for Clackamas County and encourage you to fund this very important project. Sincerely, Joseph P. Edge Chair, Oak Grove Community Council
June 20, 2020 Attn: Glen Bolen Transportation and Growth Management Program ODOT Region 1 123 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209 Dear Mr. Bolen: The Street Trust supports Clackamas County’s application for a Transportation Growth Management (TGM) grant to update the county’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans. Clackamas County remains auto-centric and has fallen behind the rest of the region in providing transportation options to all community members. We believe updating the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans is a step toward developing a more multimodal, equitable transportation network in Clackamas County. The project will establish a long-term vision for pedestrian and bicycle transportation; create a network of “slow family friendly streets” signed at 20 mph; and plann for new mobility options such as bike share, e-bikes and dockless scooters. A critical element is to assure the process is inclusive in order to develop a plan which serves everyone in the community. Importantly, Clackamas County intends to deploy an equity lens throughout the planning process and include innovative engagement strategies to seek guidance from historically underserved communities. The Street Trust is a partner with Clackamas County Department of Transportation and Development to deliver Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programming and planning. This collaboration provided pedestrian education at Bilquist Elementary School and River Grove Elementary as well as SRTS action planning at area elementary and middle schools. We know there is strong interest in safer streets. Clackamas County has not updated the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans since 2003. This project is long overdue and we strongly support its funding. Sincerely,
Jillian Detweiler Executive Director
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North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District 150 Beavercreek Road Oregon City, OR 97045
June 12, 2020 Attn: Glen Bolen Transportation and Growth Management Program ODOT Region 1 123 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209 RE: 2020 TGM Grant Application – Clackamas County Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans Dear Mr. Bolen: North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) supports the grant application for funding of the Clackamas County Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan update. The last update was over 17 years ago; it is time for DTD’s master plans to reflect the enormous changes that have occurred in our region since that time. The North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) is a service district of urban Clackamas County dedicated to providing exceptional parks and recreation programs. NCPRD manages and maintain more than 38 parks, 25 natural areas and the 6-mile long Trolley Trail. I am writing today to offer support for the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) grant application to update the Clackamas County Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans. We believe this project aligns with the goals and strategic priorities of NCPRD. NCPRD is in the process of developing a Trails Master Plan for the District. This project will create a trails project map; prioritized list of trail projects; trail design standards and a set of performance measures to monitor plan success. The Trails Master Plan effort is focused on multi-use paths outside of the road right-of-way and connections within existing and planned NCPRD parks. This effort is being coordinated with the DTD and other local and regional partners. The DTD Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan effort will build on this work by prioritizing sidewalk and bicycle infrastructure investments within the road right-of-way. It will also establish a county-wide vision for pedestrian and bicycle transportation. This is an excellent time to coordinate this work. The update is essential to support the work NCPRD is currently undertaking. In addition, it is vital for the county’s master plan to reflect the latest and best practices in regard to active transportation. We strongly support this project and support funding of the Clackamas County Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan update. Sincerely, Kathryn Krygier Kathryn Krygier Planning and Development Manager
RACIAL AND ETHNIC IMPACT STATEMENT This form is used for informational purposes only and must be included with the grant application.
Chapter 600 of the 2013 Oregon Laws require applicants to include with each grant application a racial and ethnic impact statement. The statement provides information as to the disproportionate or unique impact the proposed policies or programs may have on minority persons1 in the State of Oregon if the grant is awarded to a corporation or other legal entity other than natural persons.
1. The proposed grant project policies or programs could have a disproportionate or unique positive impact onthe following minority persons:
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2. The proposed grant project policies or programs could have a disproportionate or unique negative impact onthe following minority persons:
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3. The proposed grant project policies or programs will have no disproportionate or unique impact on minoritypersons.
If you checked numbers 1 or 2 above, please provide below the rationale for the existence of policies or programs having a disproportionate or unique impact on minority persons in this state. Further provide evidence of consultation with representative(s) of the affected minority persons.
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1 “Minority person” are defined in SB 463 (2013 Regular Session) as women, persons with disabilities (as defined in ORS 174.107), African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, or Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
