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LINN COUNTY (HIGHWAY 34/INTERSTATE I-5)
PARK AND RIDE
RURAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
TIGER IV GRANT APPLICATION
March 19, 2012
Tiger II Application (Rural Project)
Submitted by: Linn County
Type of Project: Park and Ride Transportation Improvement
Project Location: Linn County (Rural)
Funding Amount Requested: $ 2,680,000
Project Match Provided: $ 400,000 (Linn County)
DUNS Number (Linn County): 948128202
Project Supported by:
Linn County
City of Lebanon
Oregon Department of Transportation
Regional Council of Governments
Linn Benton Regional Transit Development Program
Linn County Parks Department
City of Corvallis
Project to be Managed by:
Linn County (ODOT Certified Agency)
Chuck Knoll, PE, Linn County Engineer
Linn County Road Department
3101 Ferry Street, S. W.
Albany, Oregon 97322
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 541-967-3919
Fax: 541-924-0202
A COOPERATIVE PROJECT PROVIDING VIABLE TRANSPORTATION
OPTIONS
LINN COUNTY (HIGHWAY 34/INTERSTATE I-5) PARK AND RIDE RURAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
TIGER IV GRANT APPLICATION
March 19, 2012 Page II of III
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES
Project Purpose
Benefits and Desired Outcomes
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Key Corridor and Like Locations
Project in Rural Area
Park and Ride Sites
Linn County (I-5/Highway 34/Seven Mile Lane)
City of Lebanon (Highway 34/Third Street)
Technical Feasibility
Project Schedule
II. PROJECT PARTIES
A Project with Broad Support/Partnership
Project Management
III. GRANT FUNDS AND SOURCES/USES OF PROJECT FUNDS
Project Management
Long Term Operation Management
Budget and Financing Plan
Financial Feasibility
Project Performance
IV. SELECTION CRITERIA
Long-Term Outcomes
State of Good Repair
Economic Competitiveness
Livability
Sustainability
Safety
Job Creation and Near Term Economic Activity
Quick Creation of Jobs
Federal Wage Rate Certification
Economic & Employment Consequences - Economically Distressed Area
Innovation
Partnership
Results of Benefit - Cost Analysis
Economic Impact Analysis
Discussion of Benefit-Cost Analysis
V. PROJECT READINESS AND NEPA
Environmentally Related Federal, State, and Local Actions
Permitting/Approval Feasibility
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TIGER IV GRANT APPLICATION
March 19, 2012 Page III of III
VI. FEDERAL WAGE CERTIFICATION
VII. CHANGES FROM PRE-APPLICATION
VIII. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL ON WEBPAGE
VIIII. ATTACHED
1. Map(s) - Attached to this Application
Location of Proposed Linn County Park and Ride
Location of Proposed City of Lebanon Park and Ride
2. Project Conceptual Design - Attached to this Application
Linn County Park and Ride Site Map
Linn County Hwy 34/Seven Mile Lane Intersection Improvement
Lebanon Park and Ride Site Map
Lebanon Park and Ride Improvement Project Conceptual Design
Architect Conceptual Drawing- Proposed Linn County RV Park with Park and Ride
3. Letters of Support - Attached to this Application
Oregon Department of Transportation, Transportation Commission, March 14, 2012
United States Senator, Jeff Merkley, October 18, 2011
Ron Wyden, United States Senator, March 16, 2012
Linn County Advisory Committee, Transportation Coordinator, August 25, 2011
City of Lebanon, City Manager, February 17, 2012
Oregon Department of Transportation, Area IV Manager, August 31, 2011
4. Project Cost Estimate- Attached to this Application
Linn County Park and Ride/ Transportation Improvement Projects, Project Cost
Summery, October 28, 2011
Linn County Park and Ride Entrance and Parking Lot, Engineers Estimate -
Construction, October 28, 2011
City of Lebanon Park and Ride and Bus Stop, Engineers Estimate - Construction,
October 28, 2011
Linn County HWY 34/Seven Mile Lane Signalized Intersection Improvement,
Engineer's Estimate - Construction, October 28, 2011
5. Other Supporting Material- Attached to this Application
Traffic Signal Approval, Memo, Oregon Department of Transportation, State
Traffic Engineer, July 17, 2009
Land Use Planning approval, Oregon Land Use Board, Final Order and Opinion,
LUBA No. 2011-001, May 25, 2011 and Linn Count y Planning Approval.
Wetland Delineation Approval, Oregon Department of State Lands, August 6, 2009
Seven Mile Lane County Park Conditional Use Permit Traffic Impact Analysis,
September 2009, Final Report, prepared by PTVAmerica, Inc. (Not Attached to
Application - document is available on request from Linn County Engineer)
6. Federal Wage Certification - Signature Page
LINN COUNTY (HIGHWAY 34/INTERSTATE I-5) PARK AND RIDE
RURAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
TIGER IV GRANT APPLICATION
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
This project will include the engineering design and construction of two Park and Ride facilities
strategically located in Linn County, Oregon to reduce traffic on I-5 (Oregon Interstate I-5),
HWY34 (Oregon State Highway 34) going to and from the Cities of Corvallis, Lebanon,
Albany, Eugene, Salem and Portland.
The estimated annual benefit for the project is $3,236,000 based on reduction in vehicle miles,
reduction in fuel, and accidents per year.
In rural Linn County, a lighted 140 vehicle park and ride facility with restrooms and bus shelter
will be constructed near the intersection of Seven Mile Lane and HWY 34. This is within one
mile of the I-5 interchange with HWY 34. This is also near Tangent and Albany, Oregon.
Lighting will be included at this site for security and safety.
The Linn County Park and Ride project also includes the addition of a lighted signal with
improvements to the intersection of Highway 34 and Seven Mile Lane to provide for safe access
to the Linn County Park and Ride facility. The signal intersection is also needed to improve the
safety for traffic associated with this intersection.
In the City of Lebanon, a park and ride consisting of a street improvement with parking for up to
100 vehicles and a bus stop shelter with lighting will be constructed on Third Street between
Rose Avenue and Tangent Avenue. Tangent Avenue is the City name for HWY 34 in this City.
The intersection of Third Street is within 700 feet of the intersection with Highway 20. This
section of Third Street is also centrally located within close proximity of the City's Justice
Center, Library, Medical Library, the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest,
Veteran's Home site that is in construction, Lebanon Community Hospital, Linn Benton
Community College Learning Center, Teen Challenge and Senior Center, and the Community
Park Area. This area is also presently being developed for a Convention Center, Biomedical
Research Center, and a new retail commercial center. There is not presently a Park and Ride or
sheltered bus stop in this area.
This project is interconnected as the park and ride facilities will provide commutors the option of
meeting at each facility to car pool or catch the Linn County Transit that provides transportation
between the Cities of Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon and Sweet Home.
A large Linn County RV park is also planned to be developed next to the proposed Linn County
Park and Ride. This provides options for those staying at the RV park to use the transit system to
travel to Corvallis, Lebanon, Albany and its Rail Station, or Tangent. The projects will also
accomodate bicyclists wanting to use the transit.
The project is environmentally sensitive as it will reduce emissions associated with travel in
vehicles.
This project is sustainable as there is a need and this need will be sustained by the ever
increasing need for transit associated with the recent development of the City of Lebanon and
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also the ongoing established need to reduce traffic into the already traffic congested Corvallis.
The traffic entering Corvallis during rush hours is often grid locked due to the amount of traffic.
Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, Oregon. Sports events are also a cause for traffic
gridlock. A park and ride option helps provide a solution.
Clearly, these projects will foster livabililty with the better access from the proposed Park and
Ride facilities and more transportation choices that are desparately needed in this area.
PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES
Project Purpose
The completion of the project will provide a sustainable alternative to single vehicular traffic by
providing a facility for car pools and also park and ride for connection onto the local regional
transit system that is in place. It is estimated that the project may result in the reduction of up to
960 single one-way trips per day on Highway 34 between the City of Lebanon and the City of
Corvallis, based on the parking site use of two vehicles per day with a commute to Corvallis. It
will also reduce the number of trips to cities of Eugene, Salem and Portland on I-5 by providing
a carpool center for connection to these locations.
The completion of the project will also promote the use of the existing Linn County transit
system and as a result help sustain the system as an economical viable service. The present
system is not economically self sufficient in part because it does not have enough viable options.
The addition of the two Park and Ride sites with bus stop facilities add to options that will in turn
make the transit system more attractive and easy to use.
The existing transit system with viable options must be created and developed to reduce traffic
congestion and parking congestion. This project will reduce and help mitigate traffic congestion
that enters into the City of Corvallis and the City of Lebanon by reduction of vehicular traffic.
There are already documented congestion problems entering into the City of Corvallis without a
ready solution. With the recent addition of medical and educational and commercial centers in
downtown Lebanon, it is only a matter of time before similar congestion problems may occur in
Lebanon. This project will help mitigate this congestion before it occurs. Providing a park and
ride with a bus shelter at a strategic location in Lebanon and also near the I-5 interchange will
enhance the user experience by offering options that do not presenty exist. The options are to
park and participate in a car pool or use the transit system that is established that connects
Albany, Corvallis, and Lebanon.
Benefits and Desired Outcomes
As previouly indicated, the estimated annual benifit is $3,236,000 based on reduction in vehicle
miles, reduction in fuel, and accidents per year. The cost of the project can be recovered by
benifit gained in the first year after the proposed transportation infrastructure improvements are
completed.
It is expected that the proposed the Park and Ride facilities will be fully used within one month
of opening. If necessary and successful as planned the Linn County Park and Ride area can be
expanded in the near future to meet futher need.
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RURAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
TIGER IV GRANT APPLICATION
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The practice of park and ride is occuring at a presently overused and crowded small park and
ride facility next to I-5. it also does not have a transit connection. This capacity must be
expanded with a transite connection and this project will provide this need.
The City of Lebanon needs a park and ride in the downtown area that is developing with new
medical centers and medical educational facilities and business centers. The option of improving
the existing transit system by connecting it with park and ride options will provide a less
congested area.
The rural Linn County park and ride will be next to proposed RV park. Not only will this park
and ride provide transportation options to those staying at the park but it will also provide
transportation options for those entering into the area. Especially important is that the use of the
RV Park will be an option that workers or employees new to the area can stay at the park and
commute to Corvallis, Albany, or Lebanon until they find more permanent housing.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Key Corridor and Like Locations
The location of the two propose park and ride facilities are provided in the two vicinity maps
attached to this document.
The Proposed Linn County Park and Ride is centrally located between Oregon's western major
population centers and Linn County's population Centers and in close proximity of the
intersection of I-5 and HWY 34 which is the main transportation routes to these population
centers. The distance to these population centers from the proposed park and ride are as follows:
City/Population Center Population
(2009) Direction
Distance
(miles)
Eugene 154,000 South on I-5 40
Salem 153,000 North on I-5 24
Corvallis 55,000 West on HWY 34 12
Portland 569,000 North on I-5 60
Greater Portland Area ~1,000,000 North on I-5 50
Albany, Linn County 48,000 North on I-5 6
Lebanon, Linn County 15,000 East on HWY 34 7
Sweet Home, Linn Co. 9,000 E on HWY34/HWY20 19
The location of the Proposed Linn County Park and Ride which is centrally located provides an
excellent location to encourage and enable the use of car pools and the local transit system that
presently passes this proposed park and ride location. This location could also be used as a
convenient stop for the greyhound bus line that travels north and south on I-5.
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The proposed Linn County Park and Ride is conneted to HWY 34 and within 700 feet of the
intersection with Highway 20. It is also centrally located within close proximity of the City's
Justice Center, Library, Medical Library, the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Northwest, Veteran's Home site that is in construction, Lebanon Community Hospital, Linn
Benton Community College Learning Center, Teen Challenge and Senior Center, and the
Community Park Area. This area is also presently being developed for a Convention Center,
Biomedical Research Center, and a new retail commercial center.
The completion of both the Lebanon Park and Ride and the Linn County Park and Ride will
enhance the available transportation options of using car pools or the local and regional transit
system that operates between the cities of Sweet Home, Lebanon, Albany, and Corvallis.
The traffic entering into Covallis is congested and often considered gridlock during rush hour
periods. The Oregon Department of Transportation completed a planning project, sponsored by
the Area Commision on Transportation to find a solution to the increase in traffic in the corridor.
This project had extensive public involvement,including a Project Management Team, and
Stakeholder advisory committee. The study also reveiwed the impact of reduced traffic demand
through the use of Transportaton Demand Management (TDM) and Transporatation Systems
Management (TSM)concepts. These concepts integrated the use of transit systems and Park and
Ridess. Park and Rides are a an integral part of the solution to reduce traffic congestion in West
Linn County and East Corvallis located on the West Boundary of Linn County.
Project in Rural Area
Both of the two proposed park and ride facilities are located in a "Rural Area" as defined by the
Tiger IV Funding Application Notice.
The Linn County Park and ride is located next to the intersection of I-5 and HWY 34 and is well
outside the urban growth boundaries of the City of Albany or any other City. However, this
location is centrally located so as to provide transportation options at the intersection for car
pooling or transit via HWY 34 to Corvallis, Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Albany. It also provides
the option for car pooling north to the City of Salem and Portland to the north and the City of
Eugene to the south.
The City of Lebanon Park and ride is strategically located near businesses, medical centers,
hospitals and learning centers as provided the section "PROJECT AT A GLANCE". Since the
City of Lebanon is considered a small city, this location is considered a Rural Area or an Urban
Cluster within a Rural Area under the Tiger IV.
Park and Ride Sites
Linn County (Interstate I-5, Oregon Highway 34, Seven Mile Lane)
The Linn County (Interstate I-5, Oregon Highway 34, Seven Mile Lane) park and ride facility
with restrooms and bus shelter and area lighting will be constructed near the intersection of
Seven Mile Lane and HWY 34. This is within one mile of the I-5 interchange with HWY 34.
This is also near Tangent and Albany, Oregon. Solar powered energy efficient lighting will be
considered for use at this site.
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The park and ride will be located on a portion of a proposed Linn County RV Park and access to
the site will be from Seven Mile Lane which is Linn County Major Collector.
The construction of this site will include the addition of the signal light with necessary road
improvements of the intersection of Seven Mile Lane and HWY 34.
A plan view drawing place on an aerial photograph of the proposed Linn County park and ride
site that is presently agricultural land and a plan view drawing of the intersection of Highway 34
and Seven Mile Lane is provided in the attachments to this application.
City of Lebanon (Third Street/HWY 34)
The proposed City of Lebanon Park and Ride Site with Bus Shelter is located on Third Street
between Rose and Tangent Avenue. (Tangent Avenue is the City name for HWY 34 in this City.
The intersection of Third Street is within 700 feet of the intersection with Highway 20. This
section of Third Street is also centrally located within close proximity of the City's Justice
Center, Library, Medical Library, the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest,
Veteran's Home site that is in construction, Lebanon Community Hospital, Linn Benton
Community College Learning Center, Teen Challenge and Senior Center, and the Community
Park Area. This area is also presently being developed for a Convention Center, Biomedical
Research Center, and a new retail commercial center. There is not presently a Park and Ride or
sheltered bus stop in this area.
A plan view drawing of the proposed park and ride site on Third Street is provided in the
attachments to this application. Lighting of the area of the park and ride and the bus stop will be
included. Solar powered energy efficient lighting will be considered for use at this site.
Technical Feasibility
The construction of these two Park and Ride facilities with shelters and the construction of the
lighted signal at the intersection of HWY 34 and Seven Mile Lane are technically feasible. The
engineering design has been developed and will require common engineering practices.
Obtaining environmental approval and permits will not be an issue for the two project site as
provided further in this document. Many preapprovals for these projects are in place. The
construction of the facilities will also be traditional and not have any obstacles. Nothing has
been identified as a concern that would delay the engineering design, contracting and
construction of this project.
Project Schedule
The project schedule is dependent on the date of funding award and agreement. It is also
dependent on unexpected delays which is presently expected to be minor.
This project is expected to be completed in phases. Therefore three separate designs and
contracts may be completed separately from each other for the intersection improvements at the
intersection of HWY 34 and Seven Mile Lane, the construction of the Linn County Park and
Ride facility, and the construction of the Lebanon Park and Ride Facility. The intersection
improvements will be completed first as this is necessary to accommodate traffic associated with
the construction of the Linn County Park and Ride.
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TIGER IV GRANT APPLICATION
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In view of the above, the following schedule includes the latest expected completion date of each
item based on an anticipated intergovernmental agreement between FHWA and Linn County
should Linn County be awarded Tiger IV funding for this project.
Intergovernmental Agreement June 15, 2012
Consultant Contract Agreements (Engineering/Environmental) July 1, 2012
Notice to Proceed July 15, 2012
Preliminary Design Approval February 15, 2013
National Environmental Policy Actions (NEPA) February 14, 2013
Right of Way - Property Acquisition None Required
Plans Specifications and Estimates April 15, 2013
Bid Opening June 15, 2013
Project Completion November 15, 2013
II. PROJECT PARTIES
A Project with Broad Support/Partnership
Letters of Support for this project have been provided by the following:
United States Senator Jeff Merkley
United States Senator Ron Wyden
Oregon Transporation Commission
Oregon Department of Transportation (Region 4 Manager)
CityManager, City of Lebanon
Linn County Transportation Advisory Committee
This project is a cooperative partnership between the following:
Linn County's Road Department
City of Lebanon
Oregon Department of Transportation
Linn County Transportation Advisory Committee.
Linn County's Parks Department
Linn County's Planning Department
With this partnership there is broad support for this project in this Region. As provided by the
support letter from the Transportation Coordinator of the Linn County Transportation Advisory
Committee, the proposed park and ride facilities are consistent with the Linn County
Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan as well as regional
transportation demand management plans and priorities.
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Project Management
The Engineering Division of the Linn County Road Department will provide overall project
management under the supervision and leadership of the Linn County Engineer. The Linn
County Engineer works under the direction of the Roadmaster of the Linn County Road
Department. Linn County has recently completed the engineering development, engineering
design and specification, permitting, contracting and construction engineering and inspection of
two federally funded projects as a Conditionally Certified Local Agency through the Oregon
Department of Transportation's Local Agency program.
The engineering staff of Linn County Road Department has previously worked in a cooperative
partnership with these parties providing a project leadership and management role. In this role,
Linn County will also provide engineering design, complete contract specifications, advertise,
bid and award the project through Linn County and also provide construction management and
inspection. Some engineering support will be provided by the Engineering Staff of the City of
Lebanon for the development and engineering design and construction inspection of the Third
Street Park and Ride.
The Traffic Engineer of the Oregon Department of Transportation will provide review of
engineering plans for the proposed improvements to the intersection of Highway 34 and Seven
Mile Lane as well as the intersection of Tangent Drive (HWY 34) and Third Street. This review
and approval is a statutory requirement.
The Director of Linn County Parks and staff will also provide technical support and review for
the development of some of the components of the Linn County Park and Ride.
III. GRANT FUNDS AND SOURCES/USES OF PROJECT FUNDS
Project Management
As provided above, the Engineering Division of the Linn County Road Department will provide
overall project management under the supervision and leadership of the Linn County Engineer.
The Linn County Engineer works under the direction of the Roadmaster of the Linn County
Road Department.
The Roadmaster serves as the fiscal officer for the administration of grant funds and match funds
for projects in coordination with the Linn County Treasurer. The office management staff of the
Linn County Road Department provide support to the Roadmaster and Linn County Engineer in
the fiscal operation of the Road Department and its capital improvement projects.
Long Term Operation Management
The Linn County Parks Department will provide long term management, maintenance, and
operation of the Linn County Park and Ride facility. This includes the bus stop and the
restrooms. The Linn County Road department will provide operational maintenance of the
associated Linn County Roads as well as the entry to the park and ride and the Park and Ride
Lot. Linn County has the fiscal as well as operations ability to provide effective long term
operation of this facility.
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The City of Lebanon will provide the long term operational management and maintenance of the
proposed Third Street Park and Ride and Bus stop Shelter. The City of Lebanon has the fiscal as
well as operations ability to provide effective long term operation of this facility.
The proposed signal light at the intersection of HWY 34 and Seven Mile Lane will be operated
under the management of the Oregon Department of Transportation. Any roads or structures
within the Right of Way of Highway 34 will also be operated and maintained by the Oregon
Department of Transportation.
Budget and Financing Plan
Linn County Road Department has $400,000 in reserves for this project as it pertains to the
installation of the signal light at the intersection of Highway 34 and Seven Mile Lane.
Additional funds are necessary to fund the engineering design and construction of the two Park
and Ride facilities and entrances or intersections leading into these facilities and road
improvements to the intersection of HWY 34 and Seven Mile Lane. An Engineering Cost
Estimate has been prepared for the two proposed Park and Ride facilities and the signal light and
intersection improvements at the intersection with Highway 34 and Seven Mile Lane. A detailed
cost estimate is attached.
The match will be provided by Linn County. $400,000 is associated with the engineering design,
and construction of the signal and intersection improvements at the intersection of Highway 34
and Seven Mile Lane. Of significant note also is that the value of the land provided by Linn
County for the Linn County Park and Ride is $100,000. This is the approximate value of the
approximate 20 acres of land associated with the Linn County Park and Ride Facility that will be
related to entrance road, park and ride, and associated wetland enhancement construction. This
total amount of match is equal to 13.0 % of the total project value not considering the land
provided by Linn County. When including the value of the Land provided by Linn County the
match is 15.7%.
Since this is a rural project no match is required by the TIGER IV program. The match is
provided by Linn County realizing the importance of this project.
A summary of the project cost is as follows:
PROJECT COST SUMMARY
Lebanon Park and Ride Project Site
Lebanon Third St Park & Ride Construction $677,450.00
Engineering Design $67,745.00
Construction Management $67,745.00
Contingency $33,872.50
Total $846,812.00
Linn County Park and Ride Project Site
Linn County Park and Ride Construction $1,169,450.00
Engineering Design $175,417.50
Construction Management $116,945.00
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Contingency $58,472.50
Total $1,520,285.00
HWY 34/Seven Mile Lane Signal and Intersection Improvements
Street Lighting and Signal Construction $378,000.00
Engineering Design $56,700.00
Construction Management $37,800.00
Contingency $18,900.00
Subtotal $491,400.00
Other Road Construction $164,000.00
Engineering Design $24,600.00
Construction Management $24,600.00
Contingency $8,200.00
Subtotal $221,400.00
Total $712,800.00
Right of Way (Land Provided by Linn Co.) $100,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST (Including Land) 3,179,897.50
Project Match
Land Value Dedicated to Park and Ride $100,000.00
Engineering Design & Construct Signal Light $400,000.00
Total Match (including land from Linn County)
$500,000.00
Financial Feasibility
The Linn County Road Department is capable of managing a grant for this project financially. It
has stable operating revenue commitments to cover estimated costs and has contingency reserves
in place should planned capital or operating sources not materialize. Linn County Road
Department has been approved by the Oregon Department of Transportation as a Conditionally
Certified Local Agency for federally funded Transportation Projects based on this financial
status.
Project Performance
Linn County has a plan for measuring and evaluating the success of the project with respect to
desired outcomes. The project performance will be measured as successful using the following
criteria:
How full the Linn County Park and Ride facility is each day
How full the Third Street Park and Ride facility in Lebanon is each day
Use of the regional and local transit systems from the Linn County Park and Ride
Use of the transit systems from the Third Avenue Park and Ride
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Decrease in accidents on Highway 34 near the intersection of Seven Mile Lane as well as
from Corvallis to Lebanon.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the project after the intersection, and two park and ride facilities,
Linn County with its cooperative partners (Linn County Advisory Committee, Linn County
Parks Department, City of Lebanon, Linn Benton Loop Transit, Linn Shuttle Transit) will at a
minimum perform the following annually:
Document the use of the Linn County Park and Ride for a one week period in October
and April of each year
Document the use of the Linn County Park and Ride for a one week period in October
and April of each year
Document the number of transit riders from the Linn County Park and Ride for the same
on week period and their destiny by a survey.
Document the number of transit riders from the Third Street Park and Ride for the same
on week period and their destiny by a survey.
Obtain the annual report for accidents on Highway 34 from Corvallis to Lebanon from
the Oregon Department of Transportation to document the decrease in accidents.
Obtain the annual reports for daily traffic on Highway 34 from Corvallis to Lebanon from
the Oregon Department of Transportation to document the decrease in traffic.
The above documentation will not only record the effectiveness of the completed projects but
will also document the additional need for expansion of the Park and Ride facilities, expansion of
the public transit system or other necessary improvements.
The information will be provided in an annual report. The annual report will be provided to the
Linn County Transportation Advisory Committee and all Cooperative Partners to determine the
success of the projects and future need for improvements to the existing transit system and its
viable options.
At the time of the submittal of this application, it is expected that the two Park and Ride facilities
will be operating at near capacity within the first year of operation. After the second year of
operation which is expected to a success, an evaluation of how to expand the park and ride
option will occur. For the Linn County Park and Ride Facility, one option to consider may be to
increasing the size of the parking lot.
IV. SELECTION CRITERIA
Long-Term Outcomes
State of Good Repair
The two Park and Ride facilities when constructed will provide improvements to the downtown
Lebanon area, the intersection of HWY 34 and Seven Mile Lane, and also the Linn County Park
and Ride facility leaving them in a "State of Good Repair". This will provide two attractive and
accessible facilities to be used well into the future. The facilities constructed are expected to
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require minimal maintenance to keep them in good condition. The City of Lebanon, Linn
County Road Department, Linn County Parks Department and the Oregon Department of
Transportation will operate and maintain these improvements so they remain in good condition
that will be attractive for their intended use.
Economic Competitiveness
The project expands transportation choices for all Oregonians entering this area. It will provide
transit or car pool options for those traveling between Lebanon, Corvallis and Albany. Since the
transit system is also connected with the Greyhound Bus Station in Corvallis, and the Union
Pacific Railroad Station in Albany this provides a better coordination of transportation choices.
This will also be useful for persons visiting this area and using the option of the proposed Linn
County RV Park.
The completion of the project will also promote the use of the existing Linn County transit
system and as a result help sustain the system as an economical viable service that will
eventually be self supporting economically. The present system is not economically self
sufficient in part because it does not have enough viable options. The addition of the two Park
and Ride sites with bus stop facilities add to options that will in turn make the transit system
more attractive and easy to use. A more sucessful transit system will always improve the
economical competitiveness of a presently Econonmically Distressed Area.
Livability
The addition of the two park and ride sites will contribute to livable communities.
The City of Lebanon needs a park and ride in the downtown area that is developing with new
medical centers and medical educational facilities and business centers. The option of improving
the existing transit system by connecting it with park and ride options will provide a less
congested area.
The rural Linn County park and ride will be next to proposed RV park. Not only will this park
and ride provide transportation options to those staying at the park but it will also provide
transportation options for those entering into the area. Especially important is that the use of the
RV Park will be an option that workers or employees new to the area can stay at the park and
commute to the Corvallis, Albany, or Lebanon until they find more permanent housing.
This project will reduce and help mitigate traffic congestion that enters into the City of Corvallis
and the City of Lebanon by reduction of vehicular traffic. There are already documented
congestion problems entering into the City of Corvallis without a ready solution. With the recent
addition of medical and educational and commercial centers in downtown Lebanon, it is only a
matter of time before similar congestion problems may occur in Lebanon. This project will help
mitigate this congestion before it occurs. Providing a park and ride with a bus shelter at a
strategic location in Lebanon and also near the I-5 interchange will enhance the user experience
by offering options that do not presenty exist. The options are to park and participate in a car
pool or use the transit system that is established that connects Albany, Corvallis, and Lebanon.
The heaviest demand will be for workers going to jobs. The workers may be traveling from the
south or north on I-5. It is expected that they will park at the park and ride before continuing to
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Corvallis or Lebanon. They may also meet at the Park and Ride before joining a car pool and
going North or South on I-5 to larger population centers in Salem, Portland, and Eugene. This
practice and use already is occuring at the presently overused and crowded park and ride facility
that presently exists. It is expected that the proposed rural Linn County park and ride facility as
well as the Lebanon Park and Ride facility will be fully used within one month of opening. New
workers in the area may also use the proposed RV park and commute to work by way of the
transit system offered in association with the park and ride.
The project expands transportation choices for all Oregonians entering this area. It will provide
transit or car pool options for those traveling between Lebanon, Corvallis and Albany. Since the
transit system is also connected with the Greyhound Bus Station in Corvallis, and the Union
Pacific Railroad Station in Albany this provides a better coordination of transportation choices.
This will also be useful for persons visiting this area and using the option of the proposed Linn
County RV Park.
Since the transit system also provides the option to carry bicycles, those living in the area close
to the new park and ride can also commute by bicycle to each location. Linn County presently
has bike lanes on all paved roads leading to the proposed park and ride to be located near I-5.
The entrance from Seven Mile Lane will also include bike lanes. The City of Corvallis also
promotes the use of bicycles in the downtown area. This will help contribute to a healthy
lifestyle.
Environmental Sustainability
This project provides two park and ride facities that will be connected to and will enhance the
use of an existing County Transit system. The reduction in traffic due to the increased use of car
pools and the transit system will reduce up to 960 trips per day between Corvallis and Lebanon
or about 14,320 vehicle miles per day. This could be as high as 20,000 vehicle miles per day
when also considering car pooling Eugen and Portland. This will result in Green House Gas
Reductions.
The reduction in vehicle traffic by use of the faciliities to create car pools and use the transit
system will in turn reduce the exposure of population to air pollution associated with downtown
vehicle use and compacted parking areas.
The Project will include some enhancements to wetlands that were previously farmed. The
enhancements will be needed to provide drainage improvents for this site. Wetland delineation
work has been reviewed and approved by the Oregon Division of State Lands. This
enhancement will require a permit that will be easily obtained. This enhancement was also
approved as a concept in Land Use Hearings.
Approval of the project other then wetland enhancement will not be required by Oregon Division
of State Lands, US Army Corps of Engineers, or US Fish and Wildlife since scope of project will
meet permit exemptions and Linn County has a 1200-CA Stormwater Permit for new
construction.
The NEPA process for the Third Street Park and Ride will be minimal as this involves
improvement of an existing local urban road within the City of Lebanon. The project includes
stormwater improvements. No environmental permits will be required for this project site.
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Safety
The addition of the two park and ride sites will decrease traffic on the section of HWY 34 that is
presently listed as a Safety Corridor due to incidents of accidents. The addition of the lighted
signal at the intersection of HWY 34 and Seven Mile Lane will decrease if not eliminate the
vehicle accidents that occur at this location. The combination of the intersection improvements
and decrease in traffic will significantly improve the safety for this section of HWY 34 as well as
traffic entering into the City of Corvallis and the City of Lebanon.
A safety corridor has also been established for quite some time for this section of HWY 34.
Accidents often occur at the intersection of HWY 34 and Seven Mile Lane. The addition of the
signal light at this intersection as well as the reduction in traffic as a result of a park and ride will
improve the safety of this corridor.
The traffic on HWY 34 at seven mile lane was measured to be 16,400 ADT in 2009. This traffic
frequency steadily increases each year. Since the intersection with Seven Mile Lane only
provides traffic control using a stop sign on Seven Mile Lane, there are numerous traffic
accidents within the close proximity of this intersection. The incidence of accidents are more
associated with the rush hours when commuting would occur.
A traffic study was completed in 2009 using available accident data from 2002 to 2006. No
improvements to this section of road have been completed since this study was completed.
During this five year period there were 108 crashes on HWY 34 within a one mile segment of the
intersection of Seven Mile Lane. For the section that was within 0.3 miles of this intersection the
average crash rate was 1.39 accidents per million vehicle miles which was almost double the
statewide average crash rate (0.77) for a similar highway.
For this five year period there were numerous crash types that are all related to a setting provided
by an intersection with a major highway that does not include a lighted signal:
Angle Crash 12 each
Rear End Crash 1 each
Sideswipe Crash 1 each
Turning Crash 12 each
Total Crashes 26
The section of HWY 34 that is within 0.1 miles of the intersection with Seven Mile Lane also is
classified as a Safety Priority Index System Site (SPIS). The SPIS is a method developed by
ODOT in 1986 for identifying potential safety problems on sections of state highways based on
crash data and considers crash frequency., crash rate, and crash severitty. The SPIS rating for
this intersection is high (94.17) based on 15 injuries out of 20 crashes that occured.
The addition of a lighted signal at this intersection with the construction of the Linn County Park
and Ride will significantly reduce if not eliminate the occurance of accidents at this intersection.
The improvements to this intersection by placement of a lighted signal will occur prior to
construction of the Linn County Park and Ride to provide safer acces for construction equipment
and devilery of materials to the site.
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The addition of the two Park and Ride sites will also decrease the traffic on Highway 34 from I-5
to the City of Lebanon and the City of Corvallis by up to 960 vehicles per day. This is based on
use of 2 vehicles using each parking space per day and with the commute only between the two
proposed park and ride sites and the City of Corvallis.
Job Creation and Near Term Economic Activity
Linn County' economy has in the past traditionally relied heavily on the lumber and wood
products industry. In 1990, this industry accounted for 40% of the county's manufacturing jobs.
Linn County's economy has also been based on specialty crops of grass seed and nursery plants
supported by the climate and soil conditions. The production and manufacture of metals and
metal products, and the technical industry have also contributed significantly to Linn County's
economy. Because of the significant reduction in businesses associated primarily with the wood
product industry, and some reduction in the metals and technology sectors the economy is
struggling. The median income for a household is $37,518 and the per capita income is $17,633.
Nearly 9% of families and more than 11% of the population are below the poverty line, including
nearly 15% of those under age 18 and 7% of those age 65 and older.
The Park and Ride facilities which will also enhance the local transit systems will provide quick
creation of jobs associated with construction as well as provide viable economic transportation
options to those struggling in these poor economic conditions. This will also meet the increasing
demands for commuting to Oregon State University in Corvallis, and the recent Commercial and
Medical Development Centers in Lebanon.
Quick Creation of Jobs
The proposed project will provide positive economic and employment consequences in the near
term creating a number of types of jobs in project management, engineering design, construction
engineering, and construction.
The primary use of funds will be associated with labor, equipment and materials for construction
of the two park and ride facilities. Materials of construction (rock, asphalt, concrete, building
supplies) as well as labor will most likely be provided from local sources by local contractors
resulting in helping the local economy.
The secondary and minor use of funds will be associated with project management and
engineering and environmental services. Within a few months of obtaining funding for the
project, Linn County will contract out for engineering and environmental services with qualified
firms that are most likely located in Oregon since this is typical project work and using local
firms near Albany will reduce costs associated with the project.
Federal Wage Rate Certification
If this project is selected for Tiger IV Discretionary Grant funding, Linn County Road
Department will comply with the requirements of subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40.
United States Code. This Certification is provided in Section VI of this Grant Application.
Linn County Road Department is also a Conditionally Certified Local Agency with ODOT to
complete federally funded transportation projects. As such, Linn County works with the
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programs provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation's Local Agency Program to
meet program requirements of the Civil Right Division of the State of Oregon, The Wage and
Hour Division of the Oregon State Bureau of Labor and Industries, and the Apprenticeship and
Training Division. It also works under ODOT's Small Business Initiative to provide
opportunities for small businesses through programs of the Disadvantages Business Enterprises
(DBE), Emerging Small Businesses (ESB), Minority Business Enterprises (MB), and Women
Business Enterprises (WBE). The Linn County Road Department also has a Title VI program to
meet federal requirements.
Economic & Employment Consequences - Economically Distressed Area
The two park and ride sites as well as Linn County are located in and designated as an
Economically Distressed Area. Unemployment in Linn County was documented as 11.7% in
July, 2011.
As provided earlier, the proposed project will provide positive economic and employment
consequences in the near term. The postive impact of the presence of these two facilities will
also extend into the future after the projects are complete and the two park and ride facilities are
in operation.
The transporation choices provided by the addition of the two park and ride facilities of course
will benefit the low income that need economically viable alternatives for transportation. The
youth, especially those needing transportation to the learning centers and medical centers, will
benefit. With the addition of the medical centers and the new veterans hospital in Lebanon, the
facilities will also benefit the senior and disabled and our veterans. This tranportation system
will provide services equally to all that need these services including minorities.
The strengthening of the transit system with the addition of two successful park and rides will
result in supporting and preserving long term employement. Many individuals that have endured
an economic hardship can not accept work if they can not get to work. The addition of the park
and ride facilities, additonal bus stops, and the park and ride next to a proposed RV park will add
to supporting, creating and preserving long term employment. A viable transit system with
options must be created and developed. These projects will meet this need.
Based on the Benefit-Cost analyses provided, it is estimated that there will be a savings of up to
$1,900,000 to individuals using this park and ride facility based on reduction of costs associated
with vehicle miles and fuel consumption.
Innovation
The addition of two park and ride facilities strategically located will provide viable options for
transportation modes, enhance and support the existing local and regional transit system, help the
economy in the near and long term, reduce traffic congestion and parking, and also provide
improvements to traffic safety,
The completion of the project will also promote the use of the existing Linn County transit
system and as a result help sustain the system as an economical viable service. The present
system is not economically self sufficient in part because it does not have enough viable options.
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The addition of the two Park and Ride sites with bus stop facilities add to options that will in turn
make the transit system more attractive and easy to use.
The concept provided is simple and as a result it will be effective and successful. The fact that
this proposed project uses such simple and traditional concepts and provides so many attractive
and positive benefits is truly innovative.
Partnership
The innovation is due to the broad cooperative partneship between Linn County's Road
Department, Linn County's Parks Department, Linn County's Planning Department, the City of
Lebanon Public Works and Planning Department, the Oregon Department of Transportation
(Region 4), and the Linn County Transportation Advisory Committee.
It is due to the input of the partners that this concept of the addition of two strategically placed
Park and Ride facilities was developed. As a result, there is broad support for this project in this
region which is documented by the letters of support from the Transportation Coordinator of the
Linn County Transportation Advisory Committee, Oregon Department of Transportation
(Region 4 Manager) Transportation Commission of the Oregon Department of Transportation,
the City of Lebanon, and Senator Merkley. This has been explained in more detail earlier in this
application.
Results of Benefit -Cost Analysis
Economic Impact Analysis
A brief economic analyses can be made to easily show the positive economic impact that the
park and ride facility will have. Based on single daily use of a parking space by a vehicle in each
park and ride facility the economic benefit be provided from the following:
o Reduction in up to 20,000 vehicle miles per day and 5,000,000 vehicle miles per year on
Highway 34 between Corvallis and Lebanon and on I-5 to Portland, Salem, and Eugene.
o Reduction in traffic and parking congestion in Cities of Lebanon and Corvallis by 240
vehicles per day.
o Reduction in 5 accidents per year at the intersection of HWY 34 and Seven Mile Lane
o Reduction in 4 injuries associated with accidents per year at the intersection of HWY 34
and Seven Mile Lane.
o Enhancement of transportation options and existing Linn County Transit system into an
economically viable transportation system. The addition of passengers to the transit
system will increase the customer base and increase the percentage of full ridership.
o Reduction in Emissions per year related to fuel consumption (Carbon Dioxide, Volatile
Organic Compounds ($1,700/metric ton), Nitrous Oxides ($4,000/metric ton), Particulate
Matter ($168,000/metric ton), Sulfur Dioxide ($16,000/metric ton) 5,000,000 vehicle
miles.
o The indirect economic benefit related to the reduction of fuel use on global prices
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The Annual Economic Benefits can be determined by the addition of the following benefit cost
categories that apply to this project:
Increased income for transit riders $ 120,000
Elimination of 5 vehicle crashes per year $ 16,000
Elimination of 4 moderate injuries per year from crashes $ 1,200,000
Reduction in 3,000,000 Vehicle Miles per year $ 900,000
Reduction in 250,000 gallons of fuel per year (20 mpg average) $ 1,000,000
Reduction in Emissions and global fuel prices Not Determined
Total Calculated Annual Benefit $ 3,236,000
Discussion of Benefit-Cost Analysis
The improvement in a transportation system by providing viable options which reduce traffic
congestion is always difficult to determine as to actual value. This is also true as to the cost
benefit related to reduction in emissions and global fuel prices related to the reduction in the use
of fuel. Even though it is difficult to calculate, it is always agreed upon that there is a certain
positive economic benefit. Also, the premise has been well established that the economy of an
area is often dependent on its transportation system.
With this premise this project will certainly help the economy of this area as well as provide the
calculated annual benefit of $3,236,000 per year or more. In effect, the cost of the two park and
ride facilities will be recovered within the first year of operation.
V. PROJECT READINESS AND NEPA
Environmentally Related Federal, State, and Local Actions
Based on previous work that has been completed in preparation for this project, the project is
ready to complete engineering design and obtain final approval for construction.
A number of planning documents have been completed as it pertains to this project. A wetland
delineation report for the Linn County Park and Ride Site has been approved by the Oregon
Division of State Lands. Traffic signal approval for the intersection of HWY 34 and Seven Mile
Lane was provided by the State Traffic Engineer of the Oregon Department of Transportation in
July 17, 2009. Land Use hearings for placement of a parking area as part of the proposed Linn
County Park located next to Seven Mile Lane has been completed and the site has been approved
for use by Oregon and Linn County Land Use Planning (Oregon LUBA No. 2011-001 FINAL
ORDER and OPINION, May 25, 2011.)
The Project will include some wetland enhancement to areas next to the proposed Linn County
Park and Ride which will also provide improved drainage. This will require a permit that will be
easily obtained and the improvements were included in Land Use Hearings. Approval of the
project other then wetland enhancement is not expected to be required by environmental
agencies since the project will meet permit exemptions and Linn County has a 1200-CA
Stormwater Permit.
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The NEPA process for the City of Lebanon Third Street Park and Ride will be minimal as this
involves improvement of and existing local urban road within the City of Lebanon. The project
includes stormwater improvements. No environmental permits will be required for this project
site.
Linn County has not intitiated NEPA as usually defined because there has not been a reasonable
expectation of receiving federal funds for this project. If TIGER funding is awarded, Linn
County Road Department will submit the appropriate documentation to the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) to secure NEPA clearance. Linn County Road Department anticipates
securing this approval within a few months of grant award as indicated by the Project Schedule
provided in this application.
Permitting/Approval Feasibility
Based on the above Environmentally Related Actions permitting and approval of this project by
Local, State and Federal Agencies is feasible and will be a minor final step that will be made
prior to completion of final plans and specifications in preparation to go out to bid for
construction. There are not any anticipated environmental issues or concerns that will delay this
project.
VI. FEDERAL WAGE CERTIFICATION
If this project is selected for Tiger IV Discretionary Grant funding, Linn County Road
Department will comply with the requirements of subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40.
United States Code.
Sincerely,
<See "Attached" Documents for Signature Page>
Darrin L. Lane, P.E.
Roadmaster, Linn County Road Department
VII. CHANGES FROM PRE-APPLICATION
The following changes have been made from the pre-application:
The title was changed to " LINN COUNTY (HIGHWAY 34/INTERSTATE I-5) PARK AND
RIDE RURAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS".
Also, the primary project type was changed from Transit since this is not a Transit project. It is a
transportation infrastructure improvement project. As one of many benefits, this project will
benefit and encourage the use of existing local public transit systems.
VIII. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL ON WEBPAGE
The Cover Page and Table of Contents, Narrative, and Attached provided a complete Tiger IV
Application with supporting materials. Linn County Road Department will provide this
complete application on their website at www.co.linn.or.uw/Roads/Downloads
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VIIII. ATTACHED
1. Map(s) - Attached to this Application
Location of Proposed Linn County Park and Ride
Location of Proposed City of Lebanon Park and Ride
2. Project Conceptual Design - Attached to this Application
Linn County Park and Ride Site Map
Linn County Hwy 34/Seven Mile Lane Intersection Improvement
Lebanon Park and Ride Site Map
Lebanon Park and Ride Improvement Project Conceptual Design
Architect Conceptual Drawing- Proposed Linn County RV Park with Park and Ride
3. Letters of Support - Attached to this Application
Oregon Department of Transportation, Transportation Commission, March 14, 2012
United States Senator, Jeff Merkley, October 18, 2011
Ron Wyden, United States Senator, March 16, 2012
Linn County Advisory Committee, Transportation Coordinator, August 25, 2011
City of Lebanon, City Manager, February 17, 2012
Oregon Department of Transportation, Area IV Manager, August 31, 2011
4. Project Cost Estimate- Attached to this Application
Linn County Park and Ride/ Transportation Improvement Projects, Project Cost
Summery, October 28, 2011
Linn County Park and Ride Entrance and Parking Lot, Engineers Estimate -
Construction, October 28, 2011
City of Lebanon Park and Ride and Bus Stop, Engineers Estimate - Construction,
October 28, 2011
Linn County HWY 34/Seven Mile Lane Signalized Intersection Improvement,
Engineer's Estimate - Construction, October 28, 2011
5. Other Supporting Material- Attached to this Application
Traffic Signal Approval, Memo, Oregon Department of Transportation, State
Traffic Engineer, July 17, 2009
Land Use Planning approval, Oregon Land Use Board, Final Order and Opinion,
LUBA No. 2011-001, May 25, 2011 and Linn Count y Planning Approval.
Wetland Delineation Approval, Oregon Department of State Lands, August 6, 2009
Seven Mile Lane County Park Conditional Use Permit Traffic Impact Analysis,
September 2009, Final Report, prepared by PTVAmerica, Inc. (Not Attached to
Application - document is available on request from Linn County Engineer)
6. Federal Wage Certification - Signature Page
Department of TransportationOffice of the Director
1158 Chemeketa Street NE
Salem, OR 97301‐2528
March 14, 2012 The Honorable Ray LaHood Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: TIGER IV grant application for Highway 34 Park and Ride Project Dear Secretary LaHood: The Oregon Transportation Commission is pleased to offer its support of Linn County’s application for TIGER IV grant funding for the Highway 34 Park and Ride Project. This project would build two park and ride lots along the Highway 34 corridor in order to improve access to public transportation services that link residents of Linn County with jobs and education in Corvallis. These lots are also an important component of a larger multimodal effort to reduce congestion on the routes connecting Linn County to Corvallis. As the State of Oregon’s top transportation policy body, the Commission reviewed TIGER IV grant proposals. After reviewing this proposal, we agree that the project would benefit Oregon’s transportation system, and it would also have a positive impact on the state’s economy and the livability of our communities. Thank you for considering this grant application. Sincerely,
Pat Egan Chair, Oregon Transportation Commission