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• Portland Bicycle Master Plan Strategies for Integrating with Other Modes
• Extending the Pedestrian Trip–Streetcar case study
Portland Bicycle Master PlanCurrent State Transit Integration
• TriMet – Racks on Buses, MAX, WES– Limited Capacity– Focus on Secure Parking
• Portland Streetcar– Allowed, no special
accommodation• Portland Aerial Tram– Allowed, no special accommodation
OHSU Bike Valet
Bikes on Board Inherently Limited - Complementary Strategies for Transit Integration
• Secure Parking at Outlying Stations and Transit Centers
• Bike Share in Central City and Centers
Intercity Transport
• Bike Assembly Station at PDX!– Seek similar facility at Union Station
• Seek More Favorable Policies from Amtrak and bus carriers
• Need Secure Parking
Playing Nicely with Cars
• Add Bike Racks to Taxi and Car Share Vehicles– Trip Extenders– Safety net for mechanical issues and weather
“Free2Go” rack will cost you your
Car2Go membership.
Managing Rail Conflicts
• Make bike crossings as perpendicular as possible.
• Rail design processes need to be much more sensitive to cycling needs.
Photo: Bike Portland,with permission
How Not To
Photos: Bike Portland,with permission
Better
Extending the Pedestrian TripPortland Streetcar Case Study
Making it Seamless
• Stop Spacing
• Stop Visibility &Amenities
• Arrival Information
Stop Spacing
• Portland Streetcar 10th and 11th Aves, average 400 feet.
• Eastside: 800-1000 feet.
Stop Amenities• Visible and Recognizable Shelter
• Trash Can!
• Seating
• TicketMachine
Shelter Signage
Traveler Information:On the Platform
On the Phone
At the Bar
Thank You!