Pedestrian and Bikeway Advisory Committee - April 1, 2025

Agenda

• 6:30 p.m. – Welcome and Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
• 6:35 p.m. – Public Comment
• 6:40 p.m. – Walk Bike Clackamas Plan – Scott Hoelscher, Clackamas County
• 7:20 p.m. – North Clackamas Revitalization Area Ped Bike Projects – Mya Ganzer and Scott Hoelscher, Clackamas County
• 7:35 p.m. – Hot Spots - Committee
• 7:50 p.m. – Project Updates | Open Discussion | Recruitment Update | E-Bikes
• 8:00 p.m. – Adjourn

Staff Liaisons

Scott Hoelscher
Senior Transportation Planner
Dept. of Transportation & Development
Phone: (503) 742-4533
Email: scotthoe@clackamas.us

Mya Ganzer
Planner 1
Dept. of Transportation & Development
Phone: (503) 742-4520
Email: mganzer@clackamas.us

Minutes

Three-year project, primary outcome is ped/bike capital improvements county wide. This project sets us up to get state and local grants. The project s five individual plans, based on geographic areas, NW, South, East, McLoughlin, CTC Area. Clackamas Town Center areas divided in to two by I-205 Project involved a lot of public comment To adopt this into the TSP, Chapter 5 of Comprehensive Plan. BCC study session today, no negative feedback, indicated support.

Planning Commission Zoom Public Hearing April 14th

BCC Public Hearing May 13th

Prioritization process, data driven, based on quantitative criteria, grouped into high, medium, and low based on score.

• Tier 1 (Green)
• Tier 2 (Yellow/Orange)
• Tier 3 (Red)
• 236 new projects including sidewalks, trails, bike lanes.
• Includes both linear and point projects (signals, crossings, intersection improvements).

Funding Discussion:

• Not fiscally constrained; no funding currently attached.
• Future funding may include small road funds, general road funds, and grants.
• Tier does not necessarily determine funding eligibility.

Regional Highlights & Discussion Topics:

• CTC East: Collaboration with cities and ODOT; projects outside city limits.
• I-205 path gap (CE102) – proposed bike/ped bridge.
• East region: rural focus; paved trails including Cazadero (E103), Tickle Creek, Welches Rd connection.
• McLoughlin area: Courtney, Webster Rd, Jennings bike signal, Concord improvements.
• Northwest: Borland corridor attention due to tolling discussions.
• South: connections to Oregon City (Leland, Central Point, Molalla Forest Rd).
• Willamette River Greenway Trail (B2, S208) – feasibility and right-of-way challenges.
• High-stress intersection concerns and system connectivity.

7:26 p.m. – North Clackamas Revitalization Area Ped Bike Projects – Mya Ganzer and Scott Hoelscher

• TIF funding used for Bike/Ped and stormwater improvements.
• Fatalities and injuries mapped for prioritization.
• Stanley project (joint partnership with City of Milwaukie) entering design phase.
• Bike/ped bridge planned at Bell north to connect to Springwater Corridor.
• Luther/Springwater intersection identified as high priority.
• Alberta identified as key east/west connection opportunity.
• Discussion of Linwood crossing safety near school boundaries.
• Overland and Needham project extensions suggested for completeness.
• Public comments may be submitted to Planning Commission and BCC.

Committee Actions:

• Motion to send letter supporting draft plan – Passed.
• Recommendation to submit written comments for amendments.
• Discussion of state legislative transportation funding and advocacy platform.
• 172nd to be discussed at next meeting.
• Motion to approve prior minutes – Passed.

7:50 p.m. – Project Updates | Open Discussion | Recruitment Update | E-Bikes

8:02 p.m. – Adjourn