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CENTRAL OREGON INTERGOVERNMENTAL COUNCIL

ODOT REGION 4 PARK AND RIDE LOT PLAN

January 2014

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Prepared by: Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council

334 NE Hawthorne Ave. Bend, OR 97701

In coordination with project partners: Mid-Columbia Economic Development District

515 East Second Street The Dalles, OR 97058

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Klamath County Planning Division

305 Main Street Klamath Falls, OR 97601

Accepted By:

Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation September 12, 2013

Lower John Day Area Commission on Transportation

January 6, 2014

South Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation August 8, 2013

This project funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation Flexible Funds Program and the

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council.

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Committee Members Project Management Team

Bill Adams, Klamath County Planning Department Scott Aycock, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council

Tamara Geiger, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Devin Hearing, Oregon Department of Transportation

Scott Turnoy, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District

Technical Committee

Central Oregon Jeff Monson, Commute Options

Tyler Deke, Bend MPO Karen Friend, Cascades East Transit

Joni Bramlett, ODOT-PTD

South Central Oregon Beverly Leigh, Klamath County Public Health

Sandra Fox, City of Klamath Falls Ernie Palmer, Basin Transit

Darwin Johnson, Lane County

Lower John Day Area Marty Matherly, Wasco County Public Works

Dan Schwanz, Columbia Area Transit/The Link Transportation Network Brad DeHart, ODOT

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 7 2 Existing Conditions Overview .......................................................................................... 11 3 Stakeholder Interview Summary ....................................................................................... 16 4 Demand Estimates ............................................................................................................ 18 5 Prioritized List of locations ................................................................................................ 20 6 Priority Lot Profiles ........................................................................................................... 31

The Dalles Transit Center ....................................................................................................................... 32 Wal-Mart (Bend) ..................................................................................................................................... 33 Cascade Village Shopping Center Area (Bend) ............................................................................... 34 La Pine Park and Ride Lot – Existing Formal Lot ............................................................................... 35 Safeway (Madras) .................................................................................................................................. 36 Erickson’s Thriftway (Prineville) ............................................................................................................. 37 COCC/WorkSource (Redmond) ........................................................................................................... 38 Rite Aid/DMV/Cinemas (Redmond) ..................................................................................................... 39 Klamath Fire Department District 4 (Klamath Falls) .......................................................................... 40

7 Cost Considerations .......................................................................................................... 41 8 Implementation Steps ....................................................................................................... 44 Appendix A Stakeholder Interviews and Questionnaire .................................................... 47 Appendix B ODOT Region 4 Formal, Existing Informal, and Potential Park and Ride Lots80 Appendix C Current and Future Demand Estimate Criteria and Scoring ............................ 89 Appendix D Outreach, Engagement, and Adoption ........................................................... 95

Table of Figures Page

Figure 1 ODOT Region 4 ........................................................................................................................ 8 Figure 2 Region 4: Formal Park and Ride Lots ................................................................................. 12 Figure 3 Region 4 Priority Demand Markets ..................................................................................... 19 Figure 4 High Priority Park and Ride Lot Locations ......................................................................... 21 Figure 5 Park and Ride lot Locations Scoring ................................................................................... 22 Figure 6 Line Item Costs for Park and Ride Lot Development........................................................ 41 Figure 7 Park and Ride Lot Cost Estimate .......................................................................................... 43 Figure 8 Park and Ride Lot Inventory ................................................................................................. 81 Figure 9 Current Potential Demand for Park and Ride Lots by Directional Commute .............. 90

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1 INTRODUCTION This plan identifies, prioritizes and provides preliminary design & cost information for Park and Ride lots in areas of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Region 4. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) defines Park and Ride lots as:

“Park-and-ride lots can be classified as intermodal transfer facilities. They provide a staging location for travelers to transfer between the auto mode and transit or between the single occupant vehicle (SOV) and other higher occupancy vehicle (HOV or carpools) modes. With planning and forethought, park-and-ride lots can serve a much wider array of intermodal transfers, thereby increasing the activity at the park-and-ride facility, and better integrating it with the surrounding community. Other modes potentially supported by a park-and-ride facility include: pedestrian, bicycle, paratransit, carpool and vanpool, intercity bus transit, airport service, intercity rail, and other modes, based on the location and opportunities available.”1

Park and Ride lots:

are important to providing a multi-modal transportation system in Region 4 and their development provides an efficient connection between auto, bike, and pedestrian modes and carpool, vanpool, and local/regional transit.

facilitate alternatives to medium to long single occupancy vehicle (SOV) commute trips, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and critical resource use;

reduce the need for additional travel lanes on the roadway systems and reduce miles traveled by single occupant vehicle;

help build livable communities by creating more cost-effective connections between people and their destinations.

This Plan includes an analysis of existing formal and informal Park and Ride lots as well as potential lots across Region 4, and prioritizes lot development and enhancements to existing lots. While the Plan prioritizes specific markets and sites, in reality Park and Ride lots are developed opportunistically and the Plan should not be read as precluding additional locations. Any new proposed facilities could be analyzed using the same prioritization criteria and designated or built as appropriate.

There are currently no formally-designated Park and Ride lots or rideshare programs in Region 4 outside of the Central Oregon Area (Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes counties). ODOT Region 4 has funded an analysis of rideshare feasibility in the Lower John Day (Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler Counties) and South Central Oregon (Klamath and Lake Counties) Areas and preliminary findings from this work suggest that there is interest and demand for an expanded rideshare program in these areas. This Region 4 Park and Ride Lot Plan project is a natural complement to current rideshare outreach.

1 AASHTO Guide for Park and Ride Facilities, 2004. p. 3

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[ODOT Region 4 Park and Ride Lot Plan]

Regional Context ODOT Region 4 is one of five administrative geographic areas of the Oregon Department of Transportation. Region 4 is charged with the safe and effective construction, operation and maintenance of US and State highways from the shores of the Columbia River to the California border and from the crest of the Cascade Range well into the Oregon High Desert. Region 4 is comprised of the following counties: 1) Lower John Day Area – Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler; 2) Central Oregon Area – Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson; 3) South Central Oregon Area – Klamath and Lake.

The region is generally rural, with dispersed urban areas. The total population is 304,5082 over approximately 28,4903 square miles (population density of 10.4 persons/square mile). Long distances separate the three major population centers of the region: The Dalles, Redmond/Bend, and Klamath Falls. U.S. Highway 97 is the primary north-south corridor, connecting Klamath Falls to the Central Oregon Area cities and continues north through Washington. Interstate 84 runs along the Washington border and the Columbia River to connect the The Dalles and other Lower John Day Area communities with Portland and Interstate 5 to the west and U.S. 97 to the east. U.S. Highways 20 and 26 run east-

2 U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-Year Averages 3 U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010

Figure 1 ODOT Region 4

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west through the center of the Region. These corridors are used extensively for long-distance commute and other trips, which will be discussed in further in Section 4, Demand Estimates.

Assumption: Nature of the Demand for Park and Ride Lots in Region 4 Region 4 is primarily rural with low population density and traditionally heavy reliance on the personal vehicle. In most communities, there is not sufficient congestion, high parking fees, or parking limitations to support the development of rim lots4. However, there are locations within the Region which may be approaching, or will soon approach, the densities and parking constraints sufficient to merit consideration of “rim lots”. These locations are identified in the notes section of Figure 5 and may warrant further study.

The rising cost of single-occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips is incentivizing a growing number of commute options as many live far away from major destinations and job centers. Park and Ride lots use will therefore be focused primarily on providing an efficient transition point from SOV travel (as well as biking and walking) to lower-cost carpool, vanpool, and transit trips for longer-distance commutes between Cities.

Methodology This plan evaluates Park and Ride lots throughout Region 4 in order to identify the best locations to provide residents with travel options for the highest demand trips. The methodology to determine the feasibility of different Park and Ride lots is outlined below:

1. Stakeholder Interviews. Conducted interviews with technical experts and stakeholders from each community in order to develop a list of existing formal, informal and potential Park and Ride lots in Region 4. Definitions: − Joint or Shared use lots. Park and Ride shares a parking lot with other designated use;

such as, church, grocery store or mall. Development is often opportunistic. Advantage is minimal construction cost and relatively quick development.

− Formal. Formally designated by government or transportation authority to be used for Park and Ride. May or may not be a joint or shared use lot.

− Informal. Not formally designated by government or transportation authority but is currently used for Park and Ride activities. Often a joint or share use lot but sometimes an unimproved area on the side of a road or other similar use.

− Potential. Potential lots that have been recognized based on location, ownership, or land availability. No current Park and Ride activity at the facility. May be developed as a standalone Park and Ride lot or be a joint or shared use lot.

2. Data Collection. Collected additional data about zoning, utilization and access (bike, pedestrian, transit) for the identified sites.

3. Commuter Statistics/Primary destinations. Determined commuter demand between communities in Region 4. Developed demand estimates to prioritize different commute origin to destination community “markets”.

4. Prioritization. Prioritized potential Park and Ride lots based on ability to serve identified demand and three other criteria – cost, access, and local area considerations.

4 “Rim lots” are park and ride facilities that allow in-bound commuters to park at the edge of dense urban areas and take transit – often light rail or rapid transit – to city centers and other employment areas.

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5. Site Identification. Identified nine sites (7 in Central Oregon, 1 in Lower John Day Area, and 1 in Klamath and Lake Counties) that could serve primary commute market destinations/directions. Conducted preliminary due diligence on the sites’ feasibility as park and ride lot facilities. The final details of site development – e.g. design, engineering, use agreements, etc., were outside the scope of this process.

6. Cost estimates. Investigated general cost estimates for the development of parking lots through interviews with local public works and ODOT project managers and private construction firms.

Limitations This plan relies on demographic, economic and travel data in addition to local expert evidence gathered in interviews with community stakeholders. U.S. Census Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) commute data was used to determine the commuter demand between different Cities and CDPs in Region 4. Many rural communities and unincorporated areas are not included in Census data collection and therefore could not be analyzed for the purposes of this plan. Noteable communities include Crooked River Ranch and Juniper Canyon in Prineville. Also, persons living in unincorporated areas north of La Pine may be served by Park and Ride (see Commercial Store location in Appendix B). While these communities could not be analyzed due to limited data, future identification of Park and Ride lot sites serving these areas should be considered and could be analyzed using similar criteria.

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2 EXISTING CONDITIONS OVERVIEW This section provides information on existing Park and Ride lot infrastructure as well as programs that enhance Park and Ride lot functionality, such as transit and transportation demand management programs (TDM).

Existing Formal Lots Figure 2 outlines the existing formal Park and Ride Lots in Region 4 (all are located in Central Oregon). Opportunities and challenges associated with each site are identified in the notes section.

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Figure 2 Region 4: Formal Park and Ride Lots

Name Address City Spaces Zoning Utilization5 Bike6 Ped7 Transit8 Paved Lights Shelter Bike Rack

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Sunriver Marketplace Park and Ride

18160 Cottonwood Rd. Sunriver 6 Commercial

District (SUC) 1-5 Yes NI NI X X X Demand for P&R in this location is low. Not recommended for additional investment.

Mount Bachelor Park and Ride

SW Simpson and Columbia Bend 200 Light Industrial (IL) 10+ during ski

season Yes Yes Yes X X X X Used primarily for shuttle to Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort.

ODOT Park and Ride 20340 Empire Blvd. Bend 8 Light Industrial (IL) 1-5 Yes Yes Yes X X X

Incorporated into new building’s parking lot. Bike racks designated for P&R users. Low use due to poor visibility and access.

Bend Park and Ride: Powell Butte Hwy

Powell Butte Hwy and E Hwy 20 Bend 10

Multi-Use Agriculture (MUA10)

1-5 Yes NI No Low demand and minimal use. Not recommended for any future investment.

La Pine Park and Ride 17000 Burgess Rd La Pine 25 La Pine Community Facility Limited (LPNCFL)

10+ Yes NI Yes X X X Very popular, especially for transit use.

Prineville Park and Ride

305 NW Madras Hwy Prineville 12 Light Industrial

(M1) 5-10 Yes NI Yes Not ADA accessible and unsafe access. Not recommended for future investment, may be decommissioned.

Sisters Pumphouse Park and Ride 591 E Hwy 20 Sisters 6 Commercial (C) 1-5 Yes Yes Yes X X Lacks promotion.

Terrebonne Park and Ride 8150 N Hwy 97 Terrebonne 5+10

overflow Commercial 10+ Yes Yes Yes X X High demand. Difficult left turn onto 97 South for bus.

5 Anecdotal from stakeholder interviews 6 Bike Access. NI = Needs Improvement, Yes = Bike access from community nearby. 7 Pedestrian Access. NI = Needs Improvement, Yes = Sidewalks connect residential to the lot. 8 Transit Access. NI = Needs improvement, Yes = Located on a local or commuter shuttle route.

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Public Transit Service

Central Oregon In Central Oregon, public transportation is provided by Cascades East Transit (CET), which is operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council. CET service is offered within and between the 8 incorporated cities of Central Oregon. CET provides the following types of service across the region:

Bend Fixed Route and Complementary Dial-A-Ride. CET provides 7 fixed routes in Bend, with routes running from approximately 6:15am to approximately 6:20pm. The routes all converge at Hawthorne Station, which is also the hub for the Bend-Redmond and Bend-La Pine shuttles. CET also offers complementary paratransit (DAR) available to any eligible individual (persons with disabilities and low-income senior citizens) within the city limits. Routes run at full service (40 headways) from Monday to Friday, and operate from 8am to 5pm on an 80-minute headway on Saturdays.

Local General Public Dial-A-Ride. CET provides local dial-a-ride (reservation-based) service to any members of the public in the following Central Oregon communities: La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond and Sisters. Service hours vary from community to community, but are generally 7am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday (with the exception of Sisters where service is only offered on Tuesdays from 9am to 3:30pm). Service areas are the designated urban growth boundary (UGB) in all communities except for Sisters and La Pine, where local settlement patterns justify a broader service area that includes significant areas outside the UGB.

Community Connector Shuttles. CET provides fixed-schedule Community Connector Shuttles connecting all 8 incorporated cities. The shuttles run Monday-Friday, on various schedules. The shuttles all pick up and drop off at central transit hubs in each community, from which riders can transfer to local transit services.

Lower John Day Area In the northern section of Region 4, public transportation is provided by each county: Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties:

Wasco County. Public transportation is provided by Mid-Columbia Council of Governments, which administers The Link Transportation Network, providing Dial-A-Ride services to The Dalles area. The Link offers regular shopping trips around The Dalles on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Link also connects to Columbia Area Transit in Hood River on Thursdays for a fixed-route to Portland. The Link Dial-A-Ride is available on weekdays by reservation with office hours of 8am-5pm. Columbia Area Transit, which is based in Hood River, provides a fixed-route intercity connector service between Hood River and The Dalles three times a day on weekdays, which runs from 6am-6:30pm. There is also a volunteer-driven Dial-A-Ride service for seniors and individuals with disabilities that serves south Wasco County communities.

Sherman County. Public transportation is provided by Sherman County Community Transit, which offers Dial-A-Ride services throughout Sherman County on weekdays from 8am-5pm (office closed on Fridays), as well as a regular trip from Moro to The Dalles on Mondays and Thursdays leaving Moro at 8am and departing The Dalles at 2pm.

Gilliam County. The Senior Services department of Gilliam County provides Dial-A-Ride services with volunteer drivers for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the general public throughout the county as space is available. Service is offered Monday-Friday on a variable

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schedule to meet the needs of county residents/passengers, primarily those in the areas of Arlington and Condon. Passengers must reserve a ride 36 hours in advance.

Wheeler County. Wheeler County Community Transportation (WCCT) provides Dial-A-Ride service for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the general public as space is available. Service is offered to residents throughout the county, primarily in the areas of Fossil, Spray, and Mitchell and uses volunteer drivers. Service is available on weekdays and passengers must reserve a ride at least two days in advance. WCCT makes frequent trips to Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, and The Dalles.

Klamath and Lake Counties In the southern part of Region 4, public transit service is primarily provided by Basin Transit Service in Klamath Falls.

Klamath County. Basin Transit Service (BTS) provides service in and around the urban area of Klamath Falls. BTS operates a fixed route program with six (6) routes, including two routes in the downtown area. Buses operate generally from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. BTS also operates a dial-a-ride service for seniors and people with disabilities. The Klamoya Tribes operate a shuttle from Chiloquin to Klamath Falls on a weekly basis. The Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Councils operates an on-call shuttle around the Klamath Falls area.

Lake County. No fixed route transit service exists in Lake County. A shuttle operates for seniors at the Lake County Senior Citizens Association in Lakeview.

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program Overview

Central Oregon

Commute Options for Central Oregon is the TDM program advocate and provider across ODOT Region 49 and offers several programs, including vanpool programs, carpool ride-matching (as regional administrators of the 3-state Drive Less Connect program), park and ride lot development and marketing, and a transportation options rewards program:

Advocacy and Outreach. Commute Options has been the primary regional organization advocating for non-SOV modes since the early 1990s, and has worked to promote non-SOV infrastructure (e.g. park and ride lots, bike corrals, pedestrian facilities), public transportation, carpool and vanpool programs; outreach to citizens and organizations; policy advocacy to local governments and state agencies; and more recently the Safe Routes to Schools program and transportation Health Impact Assessment policy advocacy.

Drive Less Connect regional administrator. Drive Less Connect is a tri-state (OR, WA, ID) online rideshare and TDM tracking program that helps interested users and organize carpools, identify “bike buddies”, and track out-of-pocket savings accrued from non-SOV trips. It is also the reporting basis for the rewards program described in the next section.

Commute Options Partners (COPs) and Reward Program. Commute Options enlists the involvement of area businesses, non-profits, and government agencies as TDM partners.

9 In the areas of Region 4 that are outside Central Oregon, Commute Options partners with and works through local entities – most recently the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District in the Lower John Day Area and Klamath County Public Health in the South Central Oregon Area.

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Interested organizations pay a fee of $50-$500, depending on number of employees, and designate an Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC) to act as a liaison with Commute Options and to oversee TDM activities and rewards programs. The ETC registers employees into the Drive Less Connect online database, and assists with reporting their non-SOV commute (and other) trips. The COPs fee helps pay for a rewards program in which employees are eligible to receive $25 gift certificates to area businesses after every 45 non-SOV work round trips (home to work and back). Only employees with COPs are eligible to receive this award.10

Vanpool Program. Commute Options does not directly provide vanpool services, however it assists interested employers and employees in accessing the vanpool programs offered by Enterprise and V-Ride, in which companies lease vans that are then driven by vanpool participants. Currently, V-Ride leases 9 vans serving 91 US Forest Service employees; Enterprise leases 1 van serving 13 riders, and Sunriver Resort operates their own van serving 9 employees.

Lower John Day Area

Advocacy and Outreach. In partnership with Commute Options, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) hosts a Project/Mobility Manager position, who is responsible for coordinating public transportation agencies and services in Wasco and Sherman counties, as well as Hood River, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.

Drive Less Connect/Commute Options. The MCEDD Mobility Manager promotes commute options programs in the region and works with employers in Wasco and Sherman counties to promote the use of Drive Less Connect, sign up employers as Commute Options Partners, and generally increase awareness of and participation in ridesharing programs throughout the region.

Klamath and Lake Counties

Drive Less Connect. Commute Options for Central Oregon is contracted by ODOT to provide TDM outreach and administers the Drive Less Connect program in the South Central Oregon Area. As of this writing, Commute Options was working to identify a sub-contracting partner with which to work in the Area.

10 COPs fees don’t cover the entire cost of purchasing the gift certificates; other sources include the City of Bend.

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3 STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEW SUMMARY Stakeholder interviews were conducted with key representatives in each community in order to generate a comprehensive list of existing formal, informal and potential Park and Ride lots in Region 4 as well as to understand issues and opportunities salient to park and ride lot demand and usage. The stakeholder committee list, interview questionnaire and a complete summary of the stakeholder interviews are included in Appendix A. The comprehensive list of all existing formal, informal and potential Park and Ride Lots is included in Appendix B. In addition to the list of lots, the following opportunities and challenges for Park and Ride Lot development in the region were identified in the interviews:

General Findings

Challenges

It is less convenient to use Park and Ride lots to connect to transit or carpools than to drive alone. Lack of traffic and ease of commuting between communities weakens demand. Rural communities have ample space for parking and may not need designated Park and Ride

lots (rim lots).

Opportunities

The greatest demand for park and ride lots will be for lower-income households traveling long distances.

Demand for Park and Ride Lots could increase with rising gas prices. Demand could increase with development of enhanced transit services to desired destinations. Sharing existing parking lots may be the easiest, most cost effective option and promotes

economic development. Increased economic growth could increase demand for Park and Ride lots. Greater promotion and marketing of the location and purpose of P&R lots could increase

demand.

Perceived Stakeholder Demand for Park and Ride Lots

Central Oregon

Crook County – Medium to Low Bend – Medium Redmond – Medium Sisters – Unknown South Deschutes County – Medium to High Jefferson County – Low to Medium

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Klamath and Lake Counties – Low/Undefined

Lower John Day Area

Gilliam County – Medium to Low Sherman County – Medium Wasco County – Medium to High The Dalles/Wasco County – Medium Wheeler County – High

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4 DEMAND ESTIMATES Priority Markets As stated in the opening section, a key assumption for this plan is that the primary purpose for park and ride lot use in Region 4 will be to provide access to lower-cost transportation options for long-distance commutes. Each of these commutes can be identified as an origin-to-destination “trip pair”. Due to the scale of this project, origins and destinations were only analyzed at the whole-community scale (rather than, for instance, different areas or neighborhoods within communities). Persons living in Bend and commuting to Redmond are one trip pair, and commutes from Redmond to Bend form a separate trip pair. Trip pairs that travel in the same direction, for instance persons living in The Dalles and commuting west to Hood River or to Portland, are accumulated into one “market” – “The Dalles-west”.

There are hundreds of individual long-distance commutes in Region 4 and many dozens of “markets”. In order to provide a basis for prioritizing new park and ride lot development, it is necessary to understand which of these “markets” are sufficient to generate potential park and ride lot usage. The identification of priority markets was based primarily on the number of directional commutes per day for each trip pair.

High market demand was defined as 450+ commutes per day and medium market demand was 100-449 commutes per day. Some discretion in scoring was allowed in areas that were known to have higher than average demand for alternative commute options. For example, the La Pine-north market was changed from a score of “low” (70 commutes per day) to “medium” due to higher poverty, a higher-than-average rate of non-SOV mode use, and known high demand for the existing Park and Ride Lot at Wickiup Junction.11

The Demand Estimate criteria are explained in full in Appendix C. Figure 3 shows the priority commutes for Park and Ride Lot use in ODOT Region 4.

11 U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Census LEHD OnTheMap 2010 data sources were used for the characterization of markets: population, poverty rate, commute origin and destination, destination employment, and alternative commuting (carpool and transit).

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Figure 3 Region 4 Priority Demand Markets

Origin Direction Destinations Number of Commutes Commuter Demand Redmond South Bend, Tumalo 2,226 High

Bend North Redmond, Madras, Eagle Crest 1,787 High

The Dalles West Hood River, Portland, Gresham, Tigard, Odell, Milwaukie

819 High

Prineville West Bend, Redmond 721 High

Bend South La Pine, Three Rivers, Sunriver 678 High

Klamath Falls West Medford, Ashland 488 High

Madras North Warm Springs 351 High

Bend East Prineville 325 Medium

Sunriver North Bend 265 Medium

Bend West Sisters 201 High

Redmond East Prineville 199 Medium

Redmond North Madras 168 Medium

Klamath Falls South Merril 108 Medium

La Pine North Bend 70 Medium

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5 PRIORITIZED LIST OF LOCATIONS Site evaluation criteria Upon identifying the high and medium markets, the existing formal or informal lots and potential new Park and Ride Lots at the origin side of the markets were then scored according to criteria (see Appendix B for a list of all identified sites). The prioritization criteria were developed based on the opportunity for Park and Ride lot investment to be successful, including potential ridership (based on market demand and lot location), site access, cost, and existing amenities. Following is a description of each criterion:

Market Demand. The score for Market Demand was based on commuter demand for the corridor (U.S. Census 2010, LEHD OnTheMap data) and the location of the lot within the community to enable it to serve the maximum number of commuters with minimal out of direction travel. (weight = 1.5)

Potential Cost. The score for Potential Cost considered a variety of factors including: the presence of existing amenities (primarily paving but also other amenities such as lighting, ADA sidewalks, etc.), even slope (to minimize grading cost), an existing relationship with a landowner (public-private partnership opportunity) and knowledge of any environmental concerns in the proposed area. (weight = 1.3)

Access. Convenient arterial access and a long-distance transit route stop (e.g. a commuter service that could serve the market demand) were the primary criteria for the Access score. Also considered were bike/pedestrian access, local transit access, and visibility of the lot from a highway or major arterial. (weight = 1.3)

Local Area Considerations. Local Area Considerations are factors such as zoning and local government policies, residential proximity and neighborhood impact (would the neighborhood oppose the sighting of the lot), and perceived safety/security. (weight = 1.0)

P&R Lot Development Opportunity Locations The Project Management Team scored the lots, and nine priority sites were identified within the top 15% of scores. Seven sites were identified in Central Oregon, one in the Lower John Day Area and one in Klamath and Lake Counties. The two identified Redmond sites are redundant; if it proves difficult to develop a shared-use agreement for the site along Highway 97, the COCC site would be developed. The Plan does not promote the development of both sites.

Figure 4 shows the resulting high-priority locations and Figure 5 shows the scores for all formal, informal or potential lots that were located in a community at the origin end of a high or medium market.

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Figure 4 High Priority Park and Ride Lot Locations

Location Address Market Served Score Safeway parking lot 80 NE Cedar St. Madras – N 15.3

Rite Aid/DMV parking lot12 1651 SW Odem Medo Road Redmond – S 15.3

Wal-Mart Area 20120 Pinebrook Rd. Bend - S 14.0

Cascade Village Shopping Center Area 63455 N Hwy 97. Bend - N 14.0

Erickson’s Thriftway parking lot 315 NW 3rd St. Prineville – W 14.0

COCC/WorkSource Redmond parking lot12 2030 SE College Loop. Redmond – S 14.0

La Pine Park and Ride 17000 Burgess Rd. La Pine - N 13.8

The Dalles Transit Center 3600 W 6th St. The Dalles - W 13.35

Klamath Fire Department Dist. 4 4041 Balsam Dr. Klamath Falls - W 13.0

Additional information for each location is provided in Section 6, Park and Ride Lot Profiles.

12 The two Redmond sites are redundant. The Plan does not promote the development of both sites. Rather, the Rite Aid site, being located on Highway 97, is the preferred location. However, if it proves difficult to develop a use agreement, the COCC site has landowner support and would serve.

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Figure 5 Park and Ride lot Locations Scoring

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13 While located on the east end of The Dalles, site could serve east The Dalles residents commuting east or west on I-84.

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Could serve commuters going east or west on 84. Good access to freeway, ped/bike connectivity, but less convenient entry/exit for cars and transit. Not far from residential areas, but main use is for customers of nearby businesses and the downtown area.

Big Box Stores 3600 W 6th St The Dalles The Dalles – W I (3)

4.5

(2.5)

3.25

(2)

2.6

(1.75)

1.75

12.1

Ownership and need for partnership is main issue. Also need improved bike/ped connectivity.

Discovery Center 5000 Discovery Dr. The Dalles The Dalles – W I (2)

3.0

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(1)

1.0

10.5 Long way from residential areas and freeway access.

Lone Pine Village 551 Lone Pine Blvd. The Dalles The Dalles – E/N/S

I (2.5)

3.75

(2.5)

3.25

(1.5)

1.95

(1)

1.0

10.0

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The Dalles Transit Center 3600 W 6th St. The Dalles The Dalles – W P (3)

4.5

(2)

2.6

(2.5)

3.25

(3)

3.0

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Granada Theater Parking Garage

E 1st and Washington The Dalles The Dalles – Downtown

P (1.5)

2.25

(1)

1.3

(1.5)

1.95

(1)

1.0

6.5

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School District Site E 10th St and Thompson

The Dalles The Dalles – E/N/S

P (1)

1.5

(1)

1.3

(1)

1.3

(1.5)

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In residential area; low visibility or access to highways. Ownership and zoning may be an issue.

CENTRAL OREGON Mount Bachelor Park and Ride SW Simpson and

Columbia Bend Bend - None F (1)

1.5

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(3)

3

11 Primarily serves Mt. Bachelor. Not positioned to serve other commutes.

ODOT Park and Ride 20340 Empire Blvd. Bend Bend – N F (2)

3

(3)

3.9

(1)

1.3

(3)

3

11.2 Poor access and visibility. Recently upgraded.


Powell Butte Hwy and E Hwy 20

Bend Bend – E F (2)

3

(2)

2.6

(2)

2.6

(1)

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Wal-Mart 20120 Pinebrook Rd Bend Bend -S I (3) (3) (2) (3) 14 Proposed as La Pine-Bend shuttle route stop.

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Riverwoods Country Store 19745 Galen Baker Rd.

Bend Bend – S I (3)

4.5

(2)

2.6

(3)

3.9

(1)

1

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Cascade Village Shopping Center

63455 N Hwy 97 Bend Bend – N P (3)

4.5

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(3)

3

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Westside Stores/Church Near COCC Bend Bend – None P (1)

1.5

(3)

3.9

(1)

1.3

(3)

3

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ODOT property adjacent to Les Schwab

61085 S Hwy 97 Bend Bend – S P (3)

4.5

(1)

1.3

(1)

1.3

(3)

3

10.1 Inconvenient access.

Colorado and U.S. 97 Bend Bend – N or S P (2)

3

(1)

1.3

(3)

3.9

(2)

2

10.2

Regal Cinemas 2717 U.S. 20 Bend Bend – E P (2)

3

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(3)

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La Pine Park and Ride 17000 Burgess Rd La Pine La Pine – N F (2)

3

(3)

3.9

(3)

3.9

(3)

3

13.8 Future road construction may impact access. Only need is lighting.

La Pine City Hall 16345 Sixth St. La Pine La Pine – N P (1)

1.5

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(3)

3

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Commercial Store 53750 Hwy 97 La Pine La Pine – N I (2)

3

(2)

2.6

(2)

2.6

(2)

2

10.2

Safeway 80 NE Cedar St. Madras Madras – N I (3)

4.5

(3)

3.9

(3)

3.9

(3)

3

15.3 Access score assumes re-initiation of Madras-Warm Springs shuttle.

DMV/WorkSource 249 SW 3rd St. Madras Madras – N I (2)

3

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(3)

3

12.5 Existing transit shuttle hub.

SW of Sonic North Y Madras Madras – N P (3)

4.5

(1)

1.3

(2)

2.6

(2)

2

10.4

Jefferson County Fairgrounds 430 SW Fairgrounds Rd.

Madras Madras - S I (1)

1.5

(2)

2.6

(2)

2.6

(2)

2

8.7

Jefferson County Senior Center 860 SW Madison Madras Madras –S P (1)

1.5

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(2)

2

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Across from Madras Fire Department

4th and J St. Madras Madras – S I (1)

1.5

(1)

1.3

(2)

2.6

(2)

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Prineville Park and Ride 305 NW Madras Hwy Prineville Prineville – W F (3)

4.5

(2) 2.6

(1)

1.3

(1)

1

9.4 Unsafe and inconvenient access, not recommended for future investment.

City Hall 387 NE 3rd St. Prineville Prineville – W I (2)

3

(1)

1.3

(2)

2.6

(1)

1

7.9 Limited parking, can’t expand lot.

Erickson’s Thriftway 315 NW 3rd St. Prineville Prineville – W I (3)

4.5

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(3)

3

14 Satellite parking lot, sidewalks may need ADA improvements.

Crook County Fairgrounds 1280 S. Main Street Prineville Prineville – None P (1)

1.5

(3)

3.9

(1)

1.3

(2)

2

8.7

Davidson Field 251 SE Court St. Prineville Prineville – W P (2)

3

(1)

1.3

(2)

2.6

(3)

3

9.9 Limited parking.

Ochoco Lumber Co. 200 SE Combs Rd Prineville Prineville – W P (1)

1.5

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(3)

3

11 Future home of St. Charles, cost score depends on a joint use agreement with the hospital. Serves Juniper Canyon residents heading west but would require out of direction travel for most Prineville residents. CET transit plan proposes local and Community Connector route stops at this location.

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Hwy 126/Tom McCall Rd.

Prineville Prineville – W I (2)

3

(2)

2.6

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

12.1 Access for new data centers, may become a roundabout. Location may be too far west to serve market demand well. May become a CET shuttle stop in the future.

30-40 Acre Commercial Site N Main and Peters Rd

Prineville Prineville – None P (1)

1.5

(1)

1.3

(1)

1.3

(2)

2

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Downtown Redmond Transit Center

827 SW Deschutes Ave

Redmond Redmond – All I (2.5)

3.75

(1)

1.3

(3)

3.9

(3)

3

12.0 Limited availability to expand.

COCC/WorkSource Redmond 2030 SE College Loop

Redmond Redmond - S I (3)

4.5

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(3)

3

14.0 No visibility from highway.

Rite Aid/DMV parking lot 1651 SW Odem Medo Road

Redmond Redmond – S I (3)

4.5

(3)

3.9

(3)

3.9

(3)

3

15.3 Serves the #1 commute in Region 4.

Wal-Mart 300 NW Oak Tree Ln Redmond Redmond – N I (2)

3

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(3)

3

12.5 Difficult access to 97.

ODOT Right-of-Way SW 25th and SW Yew Redmond Redmond – S P (3)

4.5

(1)

1.3

(1)

1.3

(1)

1

8.1 Ramp and local roads are compromised. Site will not be available for Park and Ride.

Fred Meyer 944 SE Veterans Way

Redmond Redmond – All P (2) (3) (2) (2) 11.5

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U.S. 97 and Vandevert Rd U.S. 97 and Vandevert Rd

South Deschutes County

La Pine-N I (2)

3

(1)

1.3

(2)

2.6

(1)

1

7.9 Unsafe and no opportunity for improvement.

Sunriver Marketplace Park 18160 Cottonwood Rd.

Sunriver Sunriver – N F (2)

3

(3)

3.9

(1)

1.3

(2)

2

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KLAMATH AND LAKE COUNTIES Klamath Community College 7390 S 6th St. Klamath Falls KF - W I (1)

1.5

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(2)

2

10 Poor location relative to demand.

Klamath Fire Department Dist. 4 4041 Balsam Dr. Klamath Falls KF-W P (3)

4.5

(3)

3.9

(2) 2.6

(2)

2

13 Would require signage to direct traffic. Access to US 66 will be cut off in the future per Interchange Area Management Plan but access points nearby will remain. Limited pedestrian and bike access.

Sky Lakes Medical Center 2865 Daggett Ave Klamath Falls KF – S I (1)

1.5

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(2)

2

10 Poor location relative to demand.

North Chevron 3730 U.S. 97 Klamath Falls KF - S I (1) (3) (1) (2) 8.7 Safety concerns. Not connected to residential.

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Large Retail Stores 3600 Washburn Way Klamath Falls KF - S I (1)

1.5

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(2)

2

10 Could serve as a rim lot.

Klamath Falls Airport 6775 Arnold St. Klamath Falls KF - W P (1.5)

2.25

(3)

3.9

(2)

2.6

(2)

2

10.75 Could serve as a rim lot.

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6 PRIORITY LOT PROFILES

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THE DALLES TRANSIT CENTER Location: 800 Chenoweth Loop W, The Dalles (Near W 6th St. & Chenoweth Loop) Primary Commute Served: The Dalles – West Zoning: General Commercial Zone Current Utilization: NA Park and Ride Plan Score: 13.35 Implementation Feasibility: High. This is a new development that deliberately includes a Park and Ride lot. See write-up below.

The proposed Park and Ride Lot will accompany the development of a new public transit center by the Mid-Columbia Council of Governments, which now owns the property. The site is within a general commercial zone and enterprise zone for the City of The Dalles. The site is located at the west end of The Dalles in an appropriate area to serve the high demand commute to points west of The Dalles, has relatively good access to the western-most on-ramp to Interstate 84, and will have direct connections to transit once the transit center is built. There are residential areas adjacent to and near the proposed lot and there are sidewalks and bike lanes on Chenoweth Loop W providing multi-modal access. The LJD Area Commission on Transportation ranked the project highest for ODOT’s Enhance-It program. The project has received approval for a Connect Oregon IV grant and 2012 Flex Funds, but the project requires full funding to be built.

Street View of the Site

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WAL-MART (BEND) Location: 20120 Pinebrook Rd., Bend Primary Commute Served: Bend-South Zoning: General Commercial District (CG) Current Utilization: 1-5 cars Park and Ride Score: 14.0 Implementation Feasibility: Good. Approval is a partnership between the local store and corporate. The local store manager saw no reason that they would not consider this type of use.

The proposed Park and Ride Lot would be a joint use with the Wal-Mart on the South side of Bend, specifically the parking stalls on the south-eastern portion of the site contiguous with Pinebrook Boulevard. The lot is well situated to serve commuters heading south to La Pine and is on an existing local transit route. The location has also been suggested as a strong candidate for adding a stop on the Bend-La Pine Community Connector shuttle. There are residential areas adjacent to the lot and sidewalks and bike lanes providing multi-modal access. The large lot is paved, has lighting and passive security provided by store patrons. Proposed improvements include signs and a transit shelter. While the site currently lacks a signalized interchange at Pinebrook and Highway 97, making left turns out of the lot difficult for buses, the site is adjacent to the Murphy Road Interchange project which includes the construction of a roundabout which would allow buses and other uses to exit the site to the south and then turn around north at the roundabout.


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CASCADE VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER AREA (BEND) Location: 63455 N Hwy 97, Bend Primary Commute Served: Bend-North Zoning: Commercial General Current Utilization (Estimate): Unknown Park and Ride Score: 14.0 Implementation Feasibility: Mixed. The area managed as Cascade Village Mall is unlikely due to existing lease arrangements that preclude alternate long-term use of the parking lot. The Lowe’s location, just north of Cascade Village Mall proper, is a good site due to access considerations and the size of the lot, but these decisions are made at the corporate level. Local management saw no reasons to preclude this use.

The proposed Park and Ride Lot would be joint use with one of the existing parking lots in the vicinity of the Cascade Village Shopping Center on the north side of Bend and would serve commutes to Redmond and beyond. The area is currently served by Bend’s fixed-route system and could be a southbound stop on the Bend-Redmond Community Connector in the future. Northbound egress for transit is difficult for portions of the area, with the exception of the Lowe’s parking lot, and multi-modal access (bike and pedestrian) is limited due to the proximity to US 97 and 20. Future road realignment will provide an area for a dedicate Park and Ride facility on ODOT property that would provide better northbound and southbound access for a Community Connector shuttle. The large shopping center has ample paved parking, lighting and passive security provided by store patrons. Proposed improvements include signs and a transit shelter at the location.


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LA PINE PARK AND RIDE LOT – EXISTING FORMAL LOT Location: 17000 Burgess Rd, La Pine Primary Commute Served: La Pine-North Zoning: La Pine Community Facility Limited (LPNCFL) Current Utilization (Estimate): 10+ Park and Ride Score: 13.8 Implementation Feasibility: N/A, Existing lot. Amenity improvements suggested below.

This existing, formal Park and Ride Lot is located on the north end of La Pine and is well situated to serve commuters heading north to Bend and beyond. It is served by the Bend-La Pine Community Connector shuttle. The lot is primarily accessed by vehicles but distance from residential areas makes it difficult to access by pedestrian and/or bike. Suggested improvements to the site include lighting, increased signage and an improved shelter. A key consideration resulting from the listing of this site in the Plan is that access to and from this site should not be limited by the proposed US 97 @ Wickiup Junction project.


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SAFEWAY (MADRAS) Location: 80 NE Cedar St., Madras Primary Commute Served: Madras – North Zoning: Corridor Commercial (C1) Current Utilization (Estimate): 5-10 Park and Ride Score: 15.3 Implementation Feasibility: Good. The store manager has reviewed the concept and is in favor. Additional process with Safeway’s corporate office is required.

The proposed Park and Ride Lot would be joint use with Safeway on the north side of Madras. The lot is well situated to serve commuters heading north to Warm Springs. The lot could potentially be served by a Community Connector shuttle between Madras-Warm Springs in the future and is currently accessible with local public transit. The location can be accessed by both bike and pedestrians. The large lot has ample paved parking, lighting and passive security provided by store patrons. Proposed improvements include signs and a transit shelter at the location.


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ERICKSON’S THRIFTWAY (PRINEVILLE) Location: 315 NW 3rd St., Prineville Primary Commute Served: Prineville - West Zoning: Commercial Center Current Utilization (Estimate): Unknown Park and Ride Score: 14 Implementation Feasibility: High. Landowner is interested.

The proposed Park and Ride Lot would be joint use with the Erickson’s in Prineville and the landowner has already expressed interest in a partnership. The lot is well situated to serve commuters heading west to Bend and Redmond and could potentially replace the Community Connector shuttle stop at Prineville City Hall (where there is a parking shortage). The lot has good bike and pedestrian access. Proposed improvements include signs, lighting, a transit shelter, and improvement of the sidewalk to ADA standards.


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COCC/WORKSOURCE (REDMOND) Location: 2030 SE College Loop Primary Commute Served: Redmond - South Zoning: Commercial Center Current Utilization (Estimate): 1-5 Park and Ride Score: 14.0 Implementation Feasibility: Good. COCC is conceptually in favor of the lot.

The proposed Park and Ride Lot would be a joint use with the Redmond COCC and WorkSource campuses. The lot is situated on an existing fixed-route local bus service with plans to include it on the Bend-Redmond Community Connector route in the future. The lot is not easily accessible by bike or pedestrian. Proposed improvements include signage and a shelter. This site is proposed as a backup to the Rite Aid site on Highway 97.


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RITE AID/DMV/CINEMAS (REDMOND) Location: 1651 SW Odem Medo Road, Redmond Primary Commute Served: Redmond - South Zoning: Strip Service Commercial (C1) Current Utilization (Estimate): Unknown Park and Ride Score: 15.3 Implementation Feasibility: Unknown. Rite Aid is planning to move.

The proposed Park and Ride Lot would be a joint use at the existing parking lot serving Rite Aid/DMV and would serve commuters heading south to Bend and beyond. The lot is situated with easy access to and from Highway 97 due to an existing signalized interchange. The draft Redmond and Regional Transit Master Plans each propose fixed-route local bus service for the area. Proposed improvements include signage and a transit shelter. This is the priority preferred site to serve the Redmond south market. The Rite Aid store is planning to move; therefore implementation feasibility is difficult to determine at this time. Due to this uncertainty, the Redmond COCC location has been included in the Plan as a backup location.


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KLAMATH FIRE DEPARTMENT DISTRICT 4 (KLAMATH FALLS) Location: 4041 Balsam Dr., Klamath Falls Primary Commute Served: Klamath Falls - West Zoning: Public Facility Current Utilization (Estimate): 0 Park and Ride Score: 13 Implementation Feasibility: Interested but needs more information/proposal.

The proposed Park and Ride Lot would be a joint use with the Klamath Fire District and would serve commuters heading west from Klamath Falls and Altamont to Ashland and Medford. The lot is situated with easy access to and from US 66 and is served by Basin Transit Service. Proposed improvements include signage and a transit shelter.


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7 COST CONSIDERATIONS Cost Considerations Park and Ride lots are often developed opportunistically, particularly in the current environment of scarce public finances, with designation of existing parking lots preferred due to cost considerations. However, there may be cases where new lots should be developed due to high market demand and/or the opportunity to serve multimodal needs (e.g. The Dalles Transit Center project). Figure 6 provides line-item cost estimates for park and ride lot development and amenities. The costs for new lot development assume minimal pre-construction costs:

Minimal grading. No major excavation. Minimal storm water management. No hardware for drainage (no manholes). Power available on site or on adjacent property.

Figure 6 Line Item Costs for Park and Ride Lot Development

Item Description Unit Unit Cost Paving14 8” if ¾-0 gravel and 3” of

pavement Sq. ft. $3

Grading $8,000 for 3,000 sq. ft lot Sq. ft. $2.67

Paving15 Light fine, 4-6” base, 2# asphalt Sq. ft. $1.50-$2.25 (depending on size of lot)

Curb16 Ln. ft. $10-20

Sidewalk17 Ln. ft. $40

Irrigation Foot $7

ADA Ramps Each $750

Lighting Foot $40

Landscaping Ln. ft. $15

Wheel Stops18 Each $65

Metal Hand Rails Foot $70

Chain Link Fence Foot $27

Striping19 4” Parking stall line Each $8 (1-10) $7 (11-20) $6 (21-40) $5 (40+)

Striping 4” Parking Stall Centerline Each $3.50 (<40)

14 From here to the next footnote: Tim McGinnis, ODOT 15 Tri-County Paving 16 Wilsons Curb 17 From here to the next footnote: Ana Jovanovich, ODOT 18 From here to the next footnote: Hood River Park and Ride – 60% Cost Estimate 19 From here to the next footnote: MillSite Landscape Services

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Item Description Unit Unit Cost $2.50 (>40)

Striping Handicap Stall with Cross Hatch Each $85 (1) $75 (2-4) $60 (4+)

Striping 12” ‘Fire Lane’ Stencil Each $10

Striping 18” ‘No Parking’ Stencil Each $20

Striping Paint Curb Ln. ft. $.60

Striping Speed Bump Each $60 (1) $50 (2-4) $40 (4+)

Striping Small Arrow Each $20

Striping Large Arrow Each $25

Striping Paint Bollard Each $20

Lighting (fixtures)

Signage20 Post, Sign and Install Each $900

Transit Stop21 ADA Pad, Design, Sign Each $2,745

Small Transit Shelter Including small bench Each $2,500

Large Transit Shelter Including large bench Each $6,000

Bicycle Rack Each $450

Trash Can Each $100

Area Required The following lot size estimates were based on existing parking lots, with additional space to accommodate wider lanes for bus access and sufficient space for sidewalks and transit amenities:

90 to 100 parking spaces = 72,000 sq ft. 45 to 50 spaces = 36,000 sq. ft. 20 to 25 spaces = 18,000 sq ft.

Sample Cost Estimate This cost estimate considers paving, grading and curbs for an 18,000 sq. ft. lot (134 X 134) with 20 parking spaces, space for bus lanes, a transit stop and a shelter. Costs for sidewalk, striping, landscaping, lighting and other amenities are additional and are not included because they are too site specific to be estimated accurately.

20 Tod LaFrance, ODOT Region 4 21 From here on, Cascades East Transit.

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Figure 7 Park and Ride Lot Cost Estimate

Item Unit Cost Cost Paving $1.50/sq. ft. $27,000

Grading $2.67/ sq. ft. $48,060

Curb $15/ln. ft. $8,040

Transit Stop $2,745/each $2,745

Large Transit Shelter $6,000/each $6,000

TOTAL BASELINE CASE COST22 $91,845.00

22 This should be considered to be a minimum cost for a 20-stall P&R lot facility, and does not include many of the required features.

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8 IMPLEMENTATION STEPS Plan Acceptance The Region 4 Park and Ride Lot Plan will be proposed for “acceptance” by the three Area Commissions in Region 4: the Lower John Day, Central Oregon, and South Central Oregon Area Commissions on Transportation in the summer and Fall of 2013. The plan will be used to help local jurisdictions, stakeholders, and ODOT prioritize future park and ride lot funding decisions.

The Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation reviewed the draft Final Plan at their July 11 2013 regular meeting accepted the Plan at their September 12, 2013 regular meeting.

The Lower John Day Area Commission on Transportation accepted the plan at their January 6, 2014 regular meeting.

The South Central Area Commission on Transportation accepted the Plan at their August 8, 2013 meeting.

Potential funding sources and other resources Currently, there are two primary known options for the funding of park and ride lot development and improvements:

1. Oregon “Enhance It” Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) process. This process allows Area Commissions to prioritize a broad array of transportation projects for funding. Recently, the process requires demonstration of multimodal and other non-traditional transportation goals for selected projects, and park and ride lots appear to meet the criteria very well. As of the development of this Plan, ODOT has submitted a pending Region 4 Park and Ride Lot project into the Enhance It process. For more on the Enhance It process, see: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/pages/stip_guide.aspx

2. Local Partnerships. The development of park and ride lots at existing parking lots can be achieved with minimal funding, with most requiring signage and other low-cost amenities such as transit shelters, bike racks, etc. Partnerships between private landowners, transit systems and TDM managers, ODOT, and local communities can effectively implement these types of projects.

Site Design & Engineering The scope of work for this planning process did not include site design and engineering for the prioritized lots. Additional work will be required to determine final needs for each identified location.

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APPENDIX A: STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS AND QUESTIONNAIRE

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[ODOT Region 4 Park and Ride Lot Plan | Appendix A]

Appendix A Stakeholder Interviews and Questionnaire

Stakeholder Interview Summary

Stakeholders Crook County

Scott Edelman – City Planner, City of Prineville Penny Keller – Road Master, Crook County

Deschutes County

Tyler Deke – Manager, Bend MPO

Chris Doty – Road Department Public Works Director, Deschutes County Steven Hasson – City Manager, City of La Pine James Lewis – Senior Planner, City of Redmond Nate LiaBraaten – Business Development Manager, Economic Development for Central

Oregon Eric Porter – Principal Planner, City of Sisters Rick Root – Transportation Planner, City of Bend Peter Russell – Senior Transportation Planner, Deschutes County Jon Stark – Manager, Redmond Economic Development, Inc

Jefferson County

Gus Burril – City Administrator, City of Madras Patrick Hanenkrat – City of Metolius Jeff Hurd – Public Works Director, City of Madras Joe Krenowicz – Executive Director, Madras Chamber of Commerce Mike McHaney – Public Works Director, Jefferson County EV Smith – City of Culver Nicholas Snead – Community Development Director, City of Madras

Regional Representative

Jeff Monson – Executive Director, Commute Options


Sandra Fox - City of Klamath Falls

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Brent Frazier - Keno Community Susan Galloway - Collins Products Tom Hottman - Skylakes Medical Darwin Johnson - Lake County Beverly Leigh - Klamath County Health Ernie Palmer- Basin Transit Jennifer Palmer - Jeld-Wen Curtis Raines - Klamath Tribes Mike Stinson- ODOT Region 4 District 11 Stan Strickland- Klamath County Public Works Matt Balkwill * - Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services Jerry Bowers * - Bowers Fencing Debra Caldwell * - Caldwell Catering Jan Goodyear * - Oregon Institute of Technology Amy Hathaway * - Business Efficiency Group Cheryl Hukill * - Klamath County Commissioner Larry Jones * - NEW Corp Pamela Redding * - Southern Oregon Goodwill Dan Shoun * - Lake County Commissioner Chris Stickles * - Klamath Community College *Respondents from October 11, 2012 Regional Workforce Investment Board (RWIB)

Gilliam County

Delene Durfey – Gilliam County Peter Mitchell – Port of Arlington

Sherman County

Marnene Benson-Wood – Sherman County Community Transit Paula King – Sherman County Community Transit Jaclyn McCurdy – City of Rufus René Moore – City of Moro

Wasco County

Dave Anderson – City of The Dalles Marsha Davis – Mid-Columbia Medical Center Brad DeHart – ODOT Kathy Fitzpatrick – City of Mosier Marty Matherly – Wasco County Mike Miles – City of Maupin Glenn Miller – City of Dufur

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Dan Schwanz – Mid-Columbia Council of Governments/The Link Transportation Network Dan Spatz – Columbia Gorge Community College

Wheeler County

Candy Humphreys – Wheeler County Community Transportation

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Summary findings In addition to the community specific findings in the following profiles, some respondents provided input that is potentially relevant to the entire region.

As gas prices increase, so will demand for Park and Ride Lots Lack of traffic and ease of commuting between communities weakens demand for P&R Desire to be “green”/environmentally friendly/live a more sustainable lifestyle could

increase demand for P&R Increase in seniors, veterans and handicapped persons may increase demand for Park

and Ride Partnerships with businesses and sharing existing parking lots may be the most cost

effective Using Park and Ride lots for business, shopping, and medical ties in with economic

development Increased economic growth could increase demand for Park and Ride Need to overcome the challenge of convenience – it is less convenient to Park and Ride

transit or carpool than to drive alone. Best locations are on the peripheries of communities with easy highway access Demand could increase with continued and enhanced transit services to the location Need to promote and market the location and purpose of P&R lots

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Interview Questionnaire Introduction

Statement of the purpose of the project:

“The goal of this project is to identify, prioritize and provide preliminary design & cost information for Park and Ride lots in areas of Region 4 where longer distance commuting is occurring. This will include an analysis of supplemental Park and Ride lots and enhancements to existing lots in the Central Oregon area, as well as potential lots in other areas of Region 4. Priority will be given to locations near existing or needed transit stops, thus helping with intermodal connectivity.”

Definition of what a Park and Ride Lot is and what purpose it serves. One definition/overview:

“Park-and-ride lots can be classified as intermodal transfer facilities. They provide a staging location for travelers to transfer between the auto mode and transit or between the single occupant vehicle (SOV) and other higher occupancy vehicle (HOV or carpools) modes. With planning and forethought, park-and-ride lots can serve a much wider array of intermodal transfers, thereby increasing the activity at the park-and-ride facility, and better integrating it with the surrounding community. Other modes potentially supported by a park-and-ride facility include: pedestrian, bicycle, paratransit, carpool and vanpool, intercity bus transit, airport service, intercity rail, and other modes, based on the location and opportunities available.”

Interview Questions

7. What do you think is the primary current and future demand for Park and Ride lot facilities in your (community, neighborhood, region, etc.?). a. For instance, travel between what communities? b. What modes would be used to meet this demand? Carpool, vanpool, and/or transit? c. In your opinion, is it a high, medium, or low priority to serve this demand?

8. Are you aware of any formal (i.e. ODOT-signed) Park and Ride lots (in your community, near your business, in your region, etc….?). a. Where are they (exact location)? b. What condition are they in? Paved? How much capacity? Amenities, etc.? c. Do you know how they are currently being used? For what purpose, where are

people coming from/going to?; carpool/vanpool, transit, bike/ped, etc.? d. In your opinion, are they sufficient for current demand? Future demand? e. Do you know who owns/maintains them? Are there any agreements in place? f. Should any of the informal P&R locations be designated as formal P&R Lots and

receive improvements, etc.? If so, what improvements?” 9. Are you aware of any informal Park and Ride lots (in your community, near your

business, in your region, etc….?). a. Where are they (exact location)? b. What condition are they in? Paved? How much capacity? Amenities, etc.? c. Should any of the informal P&R locations be designated as formal P&R Lots and

receive improvements, etc.? If so, what improvements?”

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10. Are you aware of locations where you or others think a new Park and Ride lot should be located? a. Why should there be a Park and Ride lot in that location? b. What purpose would it serve? c. What capacity should it have? What amenities should be developed there? d. What modes should be served at that location (e.g. carpool, transit, bike/ped, etc.)?

11. Would your organization (City, business, transit system, etc.) be interested in partnering to develop new park and ride lots or improve existing ones? a. for maintenance, b. in terms of securing rights to use the land, c. to construct the lots, d. to fund projects? e. Are you aware of any organizations (e.g. businesses, local governments, state

agencies, non-profits, etc.) that might be interested in partnering to either upgrade existing or develop new Park and Ride lot facilities?

12. In sum, what do you think are your community/region/area’s priority needs in terms of Park and Ride lot development?

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Interview Summary: Crook County

Stakeholders

Scott Edelman – City Planner, City of Prineville Penny Keller – Road Master, Crook County

Demand for Park and Ride Lots

Current demand for Park and Ride lots in Crook County is medium to low. Commutes from Prineville to Redmond and Bend present the greatest opportunity to

encourage P&R usage.

Existing Formal Park and Ride Lots

Les Schwab Offices (305 NW Madras Hwy) - West end of Prineville. This lot has 12 spaces for P&R but has limited amenities. The gravel lot is not ADA accessible and the location is not easily/safely accessible.

Existing Informal Park and Ride Lots Crook County has several informal P&R locations, some of which have potential to become formal P&R Lots.

Powell Butte Post Office (16052 Oregon 126, Powell Butte). This gravel lot currently has space for 5-6 vehicles. The County is interested in purchasing the land but it needs intersection improvements for safety (Powell Butte Hwy and 126, ODOT). The location presents an opportunity for formal P&R.

Powell Butte Church (13720 Oregon 126, Powell Butte). The Church is a CET stop and an activity center for the area. Since the Church is privately owned and very busy already, the Post Office may present a better opportunity for the formal P&R Lot.

Top of the Grade (OR 126, Prineville). This location has P&R activity and is frequently used by truck drivers as a rest area. The large, ODOT owned, gravel area could accommodate over 50 spaces but would need lighting and more gravel base (to prevent mud in the winter).

Prineville City Hall (387 Northeast 3rd Street, Prineville). City Hall has P&R activity due to the CET stop and shelter on the property. However, it does not have slots available to dedicate to P&R activity or area to expand. The central location is great for P&R because it is bike and pedestrian accessible; however, the lot is just not large enough.

Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations These are locations that do not have recognized Park and Ride activity, but could be viable options in the future.

Crook County Fairgrounds (1280 S. Main Street, Prineville). The Crook County Fairgrounds parking lot on the south end of Prineville (not central) has a large capacity and is easily accessible to COCC.

Davidson Field (251 SE Court Street, Prineville). Currently a softball field, the site may be redeveloped into a recreation center with ample parking. It is located across the street

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from City Hall (about a block behind the courthouse) in downtown Prineville. This location is ideal for all transportation modes.

Ochoco Lumber Site (200 SE Combs Rd, Prineville) The lumber site may will be developed as a new St. Charles Medical Center location. They could be willing to offer lot space for P&R that could be especially valuable to Juniper Canyon residents.

North Main and Peters (Prineville) The large 30-40 acre commercial site may have potential for P&R in the future.

Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: 10-20 vehicle capacity, lighting, covered shelter, bike rack, at least partial paving, visible signage, and potentially a restroom.

Potential Partnerships

Staff support from the City of Prineville – staff support, secure rights to use land City Street Department – maintenance School District – maintenance Crook County – maintenance Parks district – maintenance Ochoco Lumber – secure rights to use land Crook County Fairgrounds – secure rights to use land Project Pillar – construction partnership National Guard – does projects as training opportunities (grading, gravel, etc)

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Interview Summary: Bend

Stakeholders

Tyler Deke – Manager, Bend MPO Nate LiaBraaten – Business Development Manager, Economic Development for Central

Oregon Rick Root – Transportation Planner, City of Bend


Current demand for Park and Ride lots in Bend is medium. Respondents emphasized Bend-La Pine and Bend-Redmond commutes as important for

P&R. Other potential for P&R include Bend-Sisters and Bend-Madras travel. P&R lots should be accessible to transit, bikes and pedestrians in addition to providing

space for carpoolers. Respondents encouraged the value of partnerships in developing new P&R locations,

such as existing store parking lots.


Mount Bachelor Park and Ride (SW Simpson Ave. and SW Columbia). The paved and striped Mt. Bachelor P&R has over 100 spaces available for commuters but is generally used as P&R for the shuttle to Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort.

ODOT Park and Ride (20340 Empire Blvd #E6). ODOT is relocating to a new building that will include 8 spaces for P&R, lighting, and bike racks designated for P&R users.

Bend Park and Ride - Powell Butte Highway (Powell Butte Hwy and Hwy 20). This P&R is located on the far eastside of Bend next to the ODOT maintenance area. It has 10 spaces but does not have lighting and is unpaved. It is generally believed to have low demand and minimal use.

Existing Informal Park and Ride Lots

Wal-Mart/South Third (20120 Pinebrook Blvd). Wal-Mart’s southern location has P&R potential for people traveling from Bend to La Pine. The large lot is paved, has lighting, and passive security (“eyes” on the parking). A designated P&R area should have 10 spots and a Bend-La Pine shuttle stop.

Riverwoods Country Store (19745 Galen Baker Rd). A P&R at this location could serve Bend-La Pine and South Bend-Bend commutes. The lot should have 10 spots for P&R, lighting, and at least partial paving for ADA (or heavily compacted gravel surface). An agreement with the Country Store could create a mutually beneficial relationship.

Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations These locations do not have recognized P&R activity, but could be viable options in the future.

Cascade Village Shopping Center (63455 N Hwy 97, Bend). This large shopping center has ample paved parking, lighting, and passive security. It is a stop on the Bend fixed-

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route CET service, and the P&R would serve Bend-RDM commutes. The services offered by the shopping center could provide incentive and convenience for P&R users.

Westside Stores/Church (Near COCC). The exact location is undetermined, but the idea for this P&R is to alleviate student traffic and insufficient parking at COCC. The ideal location would be close to campus and have shuttles taking students from the lot up to the campus.

Les Schwab (61085 S Hwy 97). ODOT property adjacent to Les Schwab on South Hwy 97 could serve commutes to South County. However, access to the location is not convenient.

Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: pavement, lighting, passive security (“eyes” on the parking), bike racks, shuttle/CET stops, and sidewalk connectivity.


Bend MPO Commute Options Deschutes County - maintenance City of Bend - maintenance Bend Parks and Recreation - maintenance Adjacent landowners (i.e. Riverwoods store) – secure rights to land ODOT – secure rights to land Central Oregon Community College (COCC) OSU Cascades

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Interview Summary: Redmond Stakeholders

Chris Doty – Road Department Public Works Director, Deschutes County James Lewis – Senior Planner, City of Redmond Jon Stark – Manager, Redmond Economic Development, Inc


The current demand for Park and Ride lots in Redmond is medium. The Bend-RDM commute has the greatest potential for P&R use, followed by Prineville-

RDM and Madras-RDM. The primary need for a P&R is the Downtown Redmond Transit Center (Redmond Public

Library) which currently does not have any dedicated spaces for P&R. Carpool and transit would be the primary modes served by P&R, but they would ideally

be accessible for bike/pedestrian as well. As Redmond and its industries continue to grow, more people will be commuting to Redmond for work and play.

Existing Formal Park and Ride Lots Redmond does not have any formal Park and Ride lots, but one in Terrebonne serves commutes to Redmond.

Terrebonne Mini Market Park and Ride (8150 N Hwy 97). 5 spaces (plus overflow of about 10 more). The market is also a stop on the CET Madras-Redmond Community Connector.


Downtown Redmond Transit Center/Redmond Public Library (827 SW Deschutes Ave). The library is the CET transit hub in Redmond, but does not have any spaces designated for P&R activities. Currently, there is informal P&R in the library parking lot and surrounding streets.

WorkSource Redmond (2158 SE College Loop). The WorkSource office (SE side of RDM) is in a high activity area next to the COCC campus and across from the Redmond municipal airport. This area could have a Community Connector shuttle stop to connect it with downtown Redmond and for P&R going to Bend.

Safeway (1705 U.S. 97). The convenient location of Safeway (and other large stores) directly off of U.S. 97 presents an opportunity for formal P&R. The large parking lot has ample space at the periphery and a partnership with a store can provide a mutually beneficial relationship.

Wal-Mart (300 NW Oak Tree Ln). Wal-Mart, located at the north end of RDM, has a large parking lot that could have spaces dedicated to P&R. This location could serve carpool travel for employees at the Madras industrial park.23

23 Suggested by Madras/Jefferson County respondents

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Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations These locations do not have recognized P&R activity, but could be options in the future.

SW 25th and SW Yew. ODOT owned right-of-way in SW Redmond presents an opportunity to collect people who live in the area. It is a convenient location for Redmond-Bend commuters.

Redmond COCC (2030 SE College) (Deschutes County Fairgrounds and/or Redmond Airport). The Redmond COCC campus has the potential to become another transit hub in Redmond. There are many people traveling to/from the area, and it is conveniently located on the south end of town for those catching a shuttle to Bend. The location could have a fixed route service connecting it with the downtown hub.

Fred Meyer (944 SE Veterans Way). Fred Meyer does not have easy access off and on to 97, but does have an adjacent vacant dirt lot.

Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: shelters, designated area, 30 spaces (with room to expand), sitting space, restrooms, marquee, payphone, bike racks. Wifi on wish list.


City of Redmond Deschutes County - Paving/striping/maintenance of transportation assets Redmond Airport (City) Deschutes County Fairgrounds (County) COCC REDI - Studies or planning to understand demand, provide forecasting based on

employment School district Hospital Wal-Mart Consumer Cellular

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Interview Summary: Sisters

Stakeholders

Tyler Deke – Manager, Bend MPO Eric Porter – Principal Planner, City of Sisters Rick Root – Transportation Planner, City of Bend


Current and projected future demand for Park and Ride lots in Sisters is unknown. Emphasized commutes from Sisters to Bend and RDM as important for P&R. Respondents noted that many citizens are environmentally conscious and would choose

P&R for transit use, but doubted interest in carpooling.


Sisters Pumphouse Park and Ride (591 E Highway 20) – This 6 space P&R is behind the gas station on the east edge of town. The location facilitates commutes to Bend and Redmond, but lacks signage and/or promotion.


Rays Food Place (635 N Arrowleaf Trail, Sisters). Rays has a large parking lot and is located on the west side of town. Rays is known for community involvement and so may be willing to enter into a formal P&R partnership to serve those living west of town.

Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations This location does not have recognized P&R activity, but could be a viable option in the future.

McKenzie Meadow Village (adjacent to 1700 McKinney Butte Rd). This thirty-acre parcel on the west end of town (in between the Sisters High School and Middle School) will be home to an assisted living facility and clinic. The volume of activity could support a viable transit stop and P&R location. The location could serve those living west of town.

Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: lighting, paving, shelter, bike facilities, served by buses that can take wheelchairs.


City of Sisters (per City Council decision) Sisters Trail Alliance Sisters Chamber of Commerce ENERGYneering (Sisters Airport) Ministerial Association Rays

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Interview Summary: South Deschutes County Stakeholders

Chris Doty – Road Department Public Works Director, Deschutes County Steven Hasson – City Manager, City of La Pine Peter Russell – Senior Transportation Planner, Deschutes County

Park and Ride Lot Demand

The current demand for Park and Ride lots in South County is medium-high. Carpool/transit options are important for La Pine-Bend travel because of long distance

(30 miles) and treacherous road in the winter. The primary needs for P&R are at the north and south ends of La Pine to provide P&R

options for people who live on both sides of town. The formal P&R at Wickiup Junction is threatened by a new U.S. 97 overpass. Carpool would be the primary mode served by the P&R with vanpool potential.


La Pine Park and Ride: Wickiup Junction (17000 Burgess Rd, La Pine). This P&R is the most popular P&R in the tri-counties, especially for transit use. It has 25 spaces, is fenced and paved? It is threatened by an overpass planned for U.S. 97, and its future is unknown.

Sunriver Marketplace Park and Ride (18160 Cottonwood Rd, Bend). There are 6 spaces dedicated to P&R in the Sunriver Marketplace. Use of and demand for P&R in this location is unknown.


Commercial Store (53750 Hwy 97, Paulina Lake Rd. and U.S. 97). This lot is currently used informally by people who live north of La Pine and travel to Bend. It is easily accessible for vehicles heading both north and south on U.S. 97. The store has existing amenities (indoor shelter from weather, coffee, etc).

U.S. 97 and Vandevert Road. This intersection is located on the south end of Sunriver. People are parking on unpaved right of way, on a gravel shoulder, or in an open area in the woods. As many as 8 cars can be parked at this location. This area does not have any amenities and is not recommended as a formal P&R Lot.

U.S. 97 and State Rec Road. This location is used in the same manner as the 97/Vandevert intersection. It is not recommended as a formal P&R Lot.

Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations This location does not have recognized Park and Ride activity, but could be a viable option in the future.

La Pine City Hall (16345 Sixth St). The new building has ample parking (30-40 spaces) and is available for people who live south of town to use as a P&R. The City is responsible for maintenance, including snow removal in the winter.

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Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: designated parking spaces (6+), lighting, use existing amenities (ex. Store has inside area, coffee, etc), sheltered bike parking.


City of La Pine Deschutes County – striping/paving/maintenance of transportation assets Local storeowners Grant funding – STIP ODOT or DLCD

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Interview Summary: Madras & Jefferson county

Stakeholders

Gus Burril – City Administrator, City of Madras Patrick Hanenkrat – City of Metolius Jeff Hurd – Public Works Director, City of Madras Joe Krenowicz – Executive Director, Madras Chamber of Commerce Mike McHaney – Public Works Director, Jefferson County EV Smith – City of Culver Nicholas Snead – Community Development Director, City of Madras


The current demand for Park and Ride lots in Jefferson County is low-medium. The Madras-RDM/Bend commutes have the greatest potential for P&R use. The primary need for a P&R is in Redmond for employees who work in Madras. Carpool would be the primary mode served by the P&R for persons commuting into

Madras. For those traveling from Madras to other communities, transit may better serve a P&R.

Existing Formal Park and Ride Lots Jefferson County does not have any formal Park and Ride lots.


Culver

City Hall (200 First Ave, Culver). Extra parking on the south end of City Hall has been used informally (and inconsistently) as P&R for the CET shuttle to Madras. It is paved and a streetlamp provides lighting.

Madras Jefferson County Fairgrounds (430 SW Fairgrounds Rd). The fairgrounds has a large

capacity that is unused for most of the year. It could serve both carpool and transit. Amenities are unknown.

Across from Madras Fire Department (4th and J). This location is used frequently, has easy access to 97 and is located on the southern edge of town. The condition of the property is unknown.

Safeway (80 NE Cedar St). Safeway has a large paved parking lot with lighting and potential for a formal partnership with spaces dedicated to P&R. It is located at the north end of Madras.

DMV/WorkSource (249 SW 3rd St). DMV/WorkSource is the CET Community Connector shuttle stop in Madras. Some riders are informally parking and riding in the building parking lot and on surrounding streets. The location is paved, has a covered shelter and its location in the center of town is very convenient for riders.

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Metolius Market (3777 SW Culver Hwy). The market parking lot is used inconsistently for P&R. It has lighting and potential for a P&R partnership with the storeowners.

Warm Springs Warm Springs Tribal Administration/Warm Springs Wellness Center (Scout Dr./1270

Kot-Num Rd.). These locations were former CET Community Connector shuttle stops and have reported informal P&R activity. With future reinstatement of transit service, they may become active again. Conditions are unknown.

Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations These locations do not have recognized P&R activity, but could be viable options in the future. Madras

SW of Sonic at the North Y. A gravel lot on the north side of town provides easy access for all modes. The lot should be paved, have 20-30 spaces for P&R, a sheltered bus stop and lighting.

Jefferson County Senior Center (860 SW Madison). The senior center lot is frequently vacant. It has lighting, ample parking and an indoor waiting area (that could be supplemented with an outdoor shelter). It could be a stop for the Community Connector shuttle.

Metolius Metolius City Hall (636 Jefferson Ave). City Hall is the CET Community Connector

shuttle stop in Metolius. It has ample parking and has potential to be a formal P&R lot in Metolius.

Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: paved, lighting, sheltered bus stop, signage.


City of Madras Jefferson County Madras Chamber of Commerce Madras Redevelopment Commission Bright Wood Keith Manufacturing School district Mountain View Hospital (now St. Charles) Deer Ridge Correctional Facility EARTH2O – Culver Mid-Columbia Lumber – Culver

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Interview Summary: Klamath and Lake Counties

Stakeholders

Ernie Palmer- Basin Transit Stan Strickland- Klamath County Public Works Mike Stinson- ODOT Region 4 District 11 Susan Galloway - Collins Products Jennifer Palmer - Jeld-Wen Tom Hottman - Skylakes Medical Darwin Johnson - Lake County Sandra Fox - City of Klamath Falls Beverly Leigh - Klamath County Health Brent Frazier - Keno Community Curtis Raines - Klamath Tribes Jerry Bowers * - Bowers Fencing Debra Caldwell * - Caldwell Catering Amy Hathaway * - Business Efficiency Group Larry Jones * - NEW Corp Pamela Redding * - Southern Oregon Goodwill Matt Balkwill * - Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services Chris Stickles * - Klamath Community College Jan Goodyear * - Oregon Institute of Technology Cheryl Hukill * - Klamath County Commissioner Dan Shoun * - Lake County Commissioner

*Respondents from October 11, 2012 Regional Workforce Investment Board (RWIB) meeting Interviews were conducted during the weeks of October 1-12, 2012 by telephone or in person. The Interviews were conducted by Bill Adams, Planning Director of Klamath County. The RWIB responses were facilitated by Beverly Leigh of Klamath County Public Health.


The current demand for Park and Ride lots in Klamath and Lake Counties is low to undefined.

The primary long term need for a Park and Ride lot is in Chiloquin for commutes to Klamath Falls.

Carpools, vanpools, and transit would be the primary modes served by a future Park and Ride lot.

As Klamath Falls continues to grow, more people will be commuting to Klamath Falls for work, medical, shopping, and recreation.

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Klamath and Lake Counties do not have any formal Park and Ride lots.

Existing Informal Park and Ride Lots It is not apparent that Klamath and Lake Counties have any informal Park and Ride lots. However, there may be some informal Park and Rides activity in the following places:

Adjacent to Klamath Community College and the OC&E Trail (7390 S 6th St. Klamath Falls).

Sky Lakes Medical Center (2865 Daggett Ave. Klamath Falls). One or more places in Chiloquin (e.g. casino, tribal headquarters etc.). Crescent (for trips north and west). Keno (for trips to Medford). Chevron station (3730 U.S. 97). Located at the north end of Klamath Falls. Larger retail stores in Klamath Falls.

It is not known what condition these lots are in, who maintains them, or whether they are maintained at all. Some of the paved private lots have excess capacity, and carpool parking is tolerated by the owners at this time.

Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations These are other locations that do not have recognized P&R activity, but could be viable options in the future, assuming demand increases:

Lakeview for trips to Klamath Falls. At or near the Klamath Falls airport (6775 Arnold St.). Bonanza, Bly, Malin, Merrill and other communities in east Klamath County. ODOT stock site (North of Melita’s Restaurant in Chiloquin, 39500 U.S. 97). Old shop site in Keno (Keno Worden Road).


City of Klamath Falls Klamath Falls Airport Basin transit Klamath and Lake Counties KCC OIT Top ten employers Fairgrounds Hospitals Klamath Tribes Bicycle shops Chambers or Economic Development Agencies

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Various community organizations Vanpool, Shuttle, and parking lot owners

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Interview Summary: Gilliam County

Stakeholders

Delene Durfey – Gilliam County Peter Mitchell – Port of Arlington


The highest demand for Park and Ride lots in Gilliam County is for travel to the Arlington area by employees of Waste Management and those commuting to the Shepherds Flat Wind Farm.

Commuters also travel from Hood River County, Klickitat County, and Lexington, OR to work at Waste Management site south of Arlington.

Carpooling, maybe vanpooling, and transit could serve demand. Additional modes to serve at P&R Lots include bike and pedestrians, especially to support bike tourism.

P&R for Arlington County is a medium priority at the county level and a low priority at the local level in Arlington due to an abundance of available parking for the low population of the area.


The Lower John Day Area does not have any formal Park and Ride lots.

Existing Informal Park and Ride Lots While the respondents noted that most rideshare participants were likely to meet at each other’s houses, Gilliam County does have multiple informal Park and Ride lots:

Earl Snell Park, Arlington (along Beech Street). About 2/3 of the lot is paved. Located next to public park with restrooms, drinking water and lighting. The lot gets some carpool use for commuting and medical/shopping trips. Unused, unpaved space on the west side of the park could be developed as a primary P&R Lot. Improvements needed include signage to designate spaces and times (for new lot space), striping for 2-4 ‘carpooler’ spaces, and bike racks. Possible connection to transit.

Additional lots noted include the following: − Gravel pull-out (Clem-Mikkalo Road and Highway 19). – serves travel to The Dalles

and to Arlington from Condon and remote Gilliam County. Lot is a large gravel pull-out without any amenities.

− Bus Barn in Condon − St. Johns Catholic Church (412 W Walnut St, Condon). Large paved lot with street

lighting behind the church. − United Church of Christ (114 S East St, Condon). Paved lot with street lighting. − Bank of Eastern Oregon (325 on the Mall, Arlington). Paved and lit lot that could fit 10

vehicles for carpooling. Improvements needed include access to restrooms, although Earl Snell Park is not far away.

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Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations The respondents indicated that new lots were unnecessary beyond improving the existing informal lots mentioned above. Interviewees emphasized the west side of Earl Snell Park in Arlington as having the strongest potential to become a formal P&R.

Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: designated area – signs, striping, access to restrooms, drinking water, and lighting. The lots would mostly serve carpooling/vanpooling, but could also serve transit, especially if lots are paved. Potential Partnerships

Gilliam County: Potential partner, especially if considering lots on county property. Port of Arlington could facilitate partnerships with the City of Arlington to develop the lot

at Earl Snell Park.

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Interview Summary: Sherman County

Stakeholders

Marnene Benson-Wood – Sherman County Community Transit Paula King – Sherman County Community Transit René Moore – City of Moro Jaclyn McCurdy – City of Rufus


Park and Ride in Sherman County is a medium priority, respondents recognized the reluctance of local residents to change behavior but that increasing gas prices and the need for travel options may increase demand.

Primary demand is for travel to The Dalles (commuters, appointments, services and shopping)

Local transit serves Rufus-Dalles and Moro-Dalles travel Carpool/vanpool has potential to serve commuters


The Lower John Day Area does not have any formal Park and Ride Lots.

Existing Informal Park and Ride Lots Sherman County has many informal Park and Ride Lots:

Fulton Canyon and Hwy 30 Junction. Gravel pull-out frequently used by trucks and RVs, possibly some commuters, capacity for 20 vehicles, no lighting or other services currently available. Improvements include formal designation, spaces, pavement, possibly bike racks, lighting, drinking water, and restrooms – however there are several of these amenities at nearby Deschutes State Park. It was also noted that cyclists use the lot at Deschutes State Park as a meeting place to start long rides around the county. (Noted as a priority lot).

Biggs Junction. There are private lots that may be used for carpooling currently. There is an empty store lot at the busy intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 30 that is paved and in close proximity to convenience stores with restrooms and water. There is also a private lot used by trucks and RVs next to the church and across from the McDonald’s that could be used in the event that there are no spaces available closer to the gas stations or convenience stores. Capacity depends on lot owners’ willingness to dedicate limited parking to Park and Ride use. Recommend keeping use of these lots informal, especially at the Grand Central lot (next to Subway/Shell station). (Noted as a priority lot).

Wasco Triangle (across from Wasco City Hall, Junction Hwy 206 and old 97). Gravel lot used for carpooling with capacity for 5 or 6 vehicles max. Improvements needed include striping, signage for designated spaces, crosswalks to connect to city sidewalks, possibly pavement, drinking water, and restrooms (if there are no public restrooms in the main street area of Wasco). Grade School lot is a few blocks to the northeast of the Triangle, but has additional capacity. (Noted as a priority lot).

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Sherman County Senior Center/lot across from Senior Center (300 Dewey St.). Currently owned by Mid-Columbia Producers, gravel lot with capacity for about 40 spaces, plus paved lot used by Senior Center and City Park patrons which has 12-15 spaces, close to City Park which has public restrooms. Frequently used as a meeting place for carpoolers and transit passengers. Improvements include signage designating spaces for the Park and Ride Lot and signage letting travelers on Highway 97 know where to turn to find the lot.

Moro City Hall/lot across 1st Street from City Hall (500 Court Street). Public parking lot, gravel, capacity for 8 to 10 vehicles, with one light, and good proximity to City Park restrooms. Improvements needed include additional lighting, signage designating spaces, and striping of spaces. (Noted as a priority lot).

Rufus Community Center (304 West 2nd, Rufus). Gravel lot, has some lighting (could use more or better lighting), capacity for 20 vehicles, benefits from periodic police patrol, and currently used by carpoolers and cyclists. City of Rufus currently working on a solar/electric vehicle charging station and canopy for 14 vehicles at the community center. Improvements include better lighting, striping, signage, and bike parking to serve recreation and windmill biking tours. Improve lot to serve RVs and a transit stop.

Additional lots mentioned: − REA lot in Grass Valley (Wasco Electricians): Currently not in use − Wasco Grade School: gravel lot with lighting − Sherman County Courthouse: paved, lit, and currently used as a meeting place for

transit pick-ups. − Grass Valley School: paved and lit lot with access to water if the school is open. − Grocery store lot in Grass Valley: gravel lot with lighting, and capacity for 10 vehicles. − Kent Post Office: gravel and lit lot with 12 spaces.

Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations The existing informal Park and Ride lots mentioned above are the priority new formal Park and Ride lots. Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: shelters, designated area – signs, striping, restrooms, bike racks, drinking water, and lighting. The lots would mostly serve carpooling/vanpooling, but could also serve transit, especially if lots are paved.


City of Rufus: Potential partner for use of land, especially at Community Center, and some improvements and maintenance on such property. The city would need funding assistance for paving or grading the lot.

City of Moro: Potential partner for use of land, if owned by the city, and some improvements and maintenance on such property.

Sherman County School district

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Sherman County Community Transit currently partners with Gilliam and Wheeler counties for veterans transportation and could support P&R lot use by serving connections between communities in each county.

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Interview Summary: Wasco County

Stakeholders

Glenn Miller – City of Dufur Mike Miles – City of Maupin Dan Schwanz – Mid-Columbia Council of Governments/The Link Transportation Network Kathy Fitzpatrick – City of Mosier


Park and Ride in Wasco County is a medium to high priority due to increasing gas prices and the need for travel options.

Primary demand is for travel to The Dalles and to Hood River (both serve commuters, appointments, services and shopping).

There is existing perceived demand for ridesharing for trips to The Dalles. Carpooling, maybe vanpooling and transit (The Link) could serve demand. P&R could

serve bike and pedestrians too.


The Lower John Day area does not have any formal Park and Ride Lots.

Existing Informal Park and Ride Lots Wasco County has multiple informal Park and Ride Lots:

Greenway Park, Maupin. Many carpoolers already use this lot, which is in the center of Maupin’s main street district. The lot is privately owned, but could be owned by the city soon. It is paved on one side and will be paved on a second side once the city finishes its acquisition and improvements. It has lights, water, and restrooms. Capacity is currently 13 spaces in city-owned section and will have 19 spaces of angles parking once improvements are complete. Security features, such as wiring for surveillance cameras, are already in place. Improvements include signage, better drinking water fixture, grading, paving, and striping the proposed acquisition on the 6th Street side of the park.

Dufur School (802 NE 5th St. Dufur). Some carpoolers already use this lot, which is lit, paved, has access to water, and has space for 20 vehicles in addition to the 30 spaces regularly used by the school. Improvements needed include signage to designate spaces and times, restrooms, striping, and bike racks.

Keith Chamberlain Park, Mosier. ODOT right-of-way along Hwy 30, in between I-84 overpass and spur of Rock Creek Road. The lot is gravel, has limited lighting from adjacent properties, and is currently used by carpoolers and by Columbia Area Transit out of Hood River for a bus stop. Improvements would be to formally designate the lot with signage, better lighting, and providing wayfinding for users to the main street of Mosier and its amenities. There will be a new restroom facility at a bike hub located two blocks away from the lot in the middle of downtown Mosier. Current capacity is 20 spaces. Recommendation to name the lot to make it known to residents and visitors.

Additional lots include the following:

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− Center Street (next to 10 Speed Coffee, Mosier). Street parking also used for carpooling hikers and recreation trips.

− City Park lot across from restrooms, Maupin. Dirt/gravel lot on the south side of the Deschutes River down a steep grade from main street area. Improvements needed include signage and lighting.

− Mountain Fir Park, Maupin. Located a bit north of the main street area, this space is next to restrooms and a well developed sports complex for the Maupin area. Improvements needed include grading, designation of spaces, lighting and signage.

− The Park at Hogan’s Alley, Dufur. Has lighting, restrooms, pavement, a park manager, and capacity for 20-30 vehicles although it is not right in town.

− Kramer’s Market, Dufur. Gravel lot with lighting and room for 6 or 7 vehicles. Improvements needed include grading, designation of spaces, lighting and signage.

Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations The existing informal Park and Ride lots mentioned above are the priority formal Park and Ride lots. Emphasis was placed on improving the existing lot at Keith Chamberlain Park in Mosier. Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: shelters, designated area – signs, striping, restrooms, bike racks, drinking water, and lighting. The lots would mostly serve carpooling/vanpooling, but could also serve transit, especially if lots are paved.


City of Maupin: Potential partner for lot development, grading, striping, water features, lighting, and maintenance for lots on city property.

City of Dufur: Potential partner for maintenance, striping, and facilitating partnerships. Lion’s Club, Dufur Dufur Chamber of Commerce Wasco School District City of Mosier ODOT

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Interview Summary: The Dalles - Wasco County

Stakeholders

Marty Matherly – Wasco County Brad DeHart – ODOT Dan Schwanz – Mid-Columbia Council of Governments/The Link Transportation Network Dan Spatz – Columbia Gorge Community College Marsha Davis – Mid-Columbia Medical Center Dave Anderson – City of The Dalles


Park and Ride in The Dalles is a medium priority. Primary demand is for commuters traveling from The Dalles to Hood River to the west

and Arlington/Roosevelt, and other wind farm locations to the east. Respondents indicated that the priority location for P&R was a lot at both the west end

and the east end of The Dalles to serve commuters. Carpooling, maybe vanpooling and transit could serve demand. P&R could serve bike

and pedestrians too.


The Lower John Day area does not have any formal Park and Ride Lots.

Existing Informal Park and Ride Lots The Dalles has many informal Park and Ride lots:

Junction between Highway 30 and 197. ODOT right-of-way at the base of a steep grade where Highway 197 meets Highway 30 at the east end of The Dalles. The lot is gravel, lacks lighting, and was described as essentially a wide shoulder. Several respondents noted that the current location of this lot is not the safest, especially in inclement weather due to the steep grade and curve in the highway, a lack of enforcement, and the potential for large trucks to lose control and damage vehicles parked in the lot. There is perhaps capacity for 30 to 40 vehicles. Recommended improvements include designation of the lot, signage, paving, lighting if possible, and moving the lot to the north to alleviate some of the safety issues. This lot is currently used by many carpoolers heading east for work and demand for ridesharing at this location is expected to increase in the future.

Lot in front of Shilo Inn along Highway 197. This is a paved lot that is currently used by carpoolers, trucks and RVs. It has capacity for 12-15 vehicles but may lose right-of-way when a roundabout project goes in at this location or it may have an opportunity to be incorporated into the roundabout and the Riverfront Trail projects that will provide multi-modal connections to downtown The Dalles. This lot would serve travel going north, east, and south from The Dalles. If formalized, this lot would need paving, striping, lighting, signage and access to water and restrooms. Increasing capacity to 20 spaces would be adequate for future demand.

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Downtown lot off of 1st Street and Federal. This is a paved, striped, lit lot primarily used for downtown patrons, but is also used by local and regional transit as a P&R lot for riders of route between The Dalles and Hood River, and The Dalles to Portland. Signs indicate parking is allowed for up to 48 hours. Potential improvements to consider include signs designating the P&R Lot and/or specific spaces.

Roundabout lot at base of Brewery Grade in The Dalles. This is a relatively new lot at the east end of downtown The Dalles with space for 12 vehicles and may currently serve some carpoolers, but that is not confirmed by respondents.

Additional lots noted as accommodating carpoolers with potential for designation include the following: − Private lots at big box stores in the west end of The Dalles along West 6th Street.

Businesses to approach to establish agreements for use of the lots include Home Depot, Kmart, Coastal Farm and Ranch, and Cascade Square shopping center.

− Another private lot being used for parking right now that is not directly affiliated with a business is near the Water’s Edge at Lone Pine Village at the east end of The Dalles. The lot has capacity for 15-20 vehicles and is close to gas station and I-84 on/off ramps.

− Discovery Center: this is a paved and lit lot just a couple miles west of The Dalles, has capacity for carpoolers, depending on the Discovery Center’s schedule of events, but it is likely that 8 – 10 spaces would be available at almost any given time.

− Wahtonka High School: gravel lot at old high school not currently in use in west end of The Dalles, Chenoweth neighborhood.

Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations The following lots do not currently have recognized P&R activity, but were discussed as good locations for future P&R activity.

The Dalles Transit Center. Mid-Columbia Council of Governments is gathering resources to develop a new transit center behind the Home Depot at the west end of The Dalles. This project will contain a Park and Ride Lot with 15 – 20 spaces, paved and striped improvements, lighting and access to restrooms, water, and transit connections. However, the site has access to utilities currently. The lot will serve commuters and passengers traveling west to Hood River, White Salmon, and Portland. Pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, carpoolers, and potentially vanpoolers would be served by this project.

Granada Theater Redevelopment (E 1st and Washington). A new project is in the works for a parking garage in downtown The Dalles as part of a Granada Theater redevelopment project. Part of this lot could be designated for Park and Ride use. Improvements to include would be standard P&R Lot design and signage.

E 10th Street and Thompson. Additional site owned by District 21 School District for North Wasco County at E 10 Street and Thompson (2 blocks east of site). Currently unused location that would need grading, paving, lighting, striping and signage. Unclear how many spaces could be developed, but the lot could serve travel heading east or south of The Dalles.

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Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: designated area – signs, paved surface, and striping, access to restrooms, drinking water, and lighting. The lots would mostly serve carpooling/vanpooling, but could also serve transit, especially if lots are paved, biking and pedestrians.


City of The Dalles Public Works could provide maintenance for locations adjacent to an accepted city street, but not landscape maintenance.

Chenoweth Water Service District – partner for Transit Center project. City of The Dalles General Fund could potentially provide for maintenance of restrooms. Private owners of lots adjacent to big box stores. Wasco County Public Works director can offer his time but not full department

partnerships for maintenance. The Dalles Urban Renewal Program

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Interview Summary: Wheeler County

Stakeholders

Candy Humphreys – Wheeler County Community Transportation


The highest demand for Park and Ride lots in Wheeler County is for travel beyond the county for medical appointments and grocery and other shopping by seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-income residents.

Residents of Wheeler County regularly travel to Bend, The Dalles, Madras, and Redmond. It was estimated that 95% of trips starting within the county head to destinations outside the county.

Transit was noted as the primary option to serve demand, although commuters heading to Arlington may benefit from carpooling.

P&R is a high priority for Wheeler County Community Transportation to serve the need, especially for travel to medical appointments and grocery shopping for vulnerable populations.


The Lower John Day area does not have any formal Park and Ride lots.

Existing Informal Park and Ride Lots Wheeler County has multiple informal Park and Ride lots currently being used for carpooling and as transit stops in some cases:

Canon Tires Pull-Out (west of Mitchell). At the junction of Highways 26 and 207, across from Lower Mitchell Cemetery, there is a dirt lot with no direct lighting that has space for 8-10 vehicles. There are restrooms at the privately owned tire company next to the lot. Improvements needed include formally designating the lot with signage, better lighting, and possibly paving. There is a public restroom at the public park in Mitchell not far away.

Spray City Park (502 Willow Street, Spray). Paved lot with street lighting, no restrooms, and space for 20-30 vehicles. Improvements needed include signs, lighting where needed, restrooms, access to drinking water, and perhaps a spigot at Spray Park.

Fossil Courthouse Lot (4th and Jefferson, Fossil). The lot at the courthouse (to the west of Jefferson Street) is gravel and has capacity for 12 vehicles. The courthouse has some lighting, but lot would likely need increased street lighting.

Paleo Lands Institute (4th and Adams, Fossil). The lot at the Paleo Lands Institute is currently used by transit as a stop or meeting place for events, but does not have much capacity (2 or 3 spaces).

Potential Park and Ride Lot Locations The following locations are not recognized P&R lots, but could be viable options in the future.

Wheeler County Fairgrounds (702 3rd St, Fossil). The space to the north of the grandstands is not paved, has some lighting, but would need some grading and signage

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to improve the space for use by up to 20 vehicles. This lot would serve transit trips for shopping and medical and possibly carpoolers heading to Arlington.

Park and Ride lots should include the following amenities: designated area – signs, designate spaces, access to restrooms, drinking water, and lighting.


Wheeler County might be interested. Cities of Fossil, Spray, and Mitchell may also partner to develop lots. The Fossil Heritage Trail group, consisting of the school district, City of Fossil, and

Wheeler County, may provide a good option for partnerships.

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[ODOT Region 4 Park and Ride Lot Plan | Appendix B]

APPENDIX B: REGION 4 FORMAL, EXISTING INFORMAL AND POTENTIAL PARK AND

RIDE LOTS

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Appendix B ODOT Region 4 Formal, Existing Informal, and Potential Park and Ride Lots

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Figure 8 Park and Ride Lot Inventory

Name Address City Group Notes

LOWER JOHN DAY AREA

Earl Snell Park Earl Snell Memorial Park Arlington Existing Informal Located next to a public park, this lot has access to a restroom, drinking water and lighting. Currently used for informal carpools. Unused, unpaved space on the west side of the park could be developed as a formal P&R lot.

Bank of Eastern Oregon 325 on the Mall Arlington Existing Informal Paved and lit lot could accommodate 10 vehicles for carpooling. Improvements needed include access to restrooms (although Earl Snell Park is not far away).

Wahtonka High School W 10th St and Chenoweth Loop W The Dalles/ Chenoweth Potential Gravel lot at old high school (not currently in use) on west end of The Dalles, Chenoweth neighborhood.

Gravel Pull-Out Clem-Mikkalo Rd and Hwy 19 Condon Existing Informal Serves travel to The Dalles and Arlington from Condon and remote Gilliam County. Large gravel pull-out without amenities.

St. Johns Catholic Church 412 W Walnut St Condon Existing Informal Large paved lot with street lighting behind church.

United Church of Christ 114 S East St Condon Existing Informal Paved lot with street lighting.

Dufur School 802 NE 5th St Dufur Existing Informal Lit, paved, has access to water and 20 spaces for P&R.

The Park at Hogan's Alley 224 Hogans Alley Dufur Existing Informal Has lighting, restrooms, pavement, a park manager and capacity for 20-30 vehicles. Not located right in town.

Kramer's Market 121 Main St Dufur Existing Informal Gravel lot with lighting and room for 6-7 vehicles. Needs grading designation of spaces, lighting and signage.

Fossil Courthouse Lot 4th and Jefferson Fossil Existing Informal Gravel and has capacity for 12 vehicles. Courthouse has some lighting but would likely need more.

Paleo Building Lot 4th and Adams Fossil Existing Informal Lot at the Paleo Lands Institute is currently used by transit as a stop or meeting place for events. Does not have much capacity, 2-3 spaces.

Wheeler County Fairgrounds 702 3rd St Fossil Potential Space to the north of the grandstands is not paved, has some lighting, and would need grading. Capacity of up to 20 vehicles.

Grocery Store Grass Valley Existing Informal Gravel lot with lighting and capacity for 10 vehicles

Kent Post Office 95097 Dobie Point Rd Kent Existing Informal Gravel lot with lighting and 12 spaces.

Greenway Park 6th St and Hwy 197 Maupin Existing Informal Many carpoolers already use this lot located in Maupin's main street district. Lot is privately owned, but could be owned by the city soon. City would improve paving, install security cameras, and add more parking spaces.

City Park lot across from Restrooms

200 Bakeoven Road Maupin Existing Informal Dirt/gravel lot on south side of Deschutes River down a steep grade from main street area.

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Mountain Fir Park Mill St and Water Ave Maupin Existing Informal Next to restrooms and a well developed sports complex for the Maupin area. Needs grading.

Canon Tires Pull-Out Hwy 26 and Hwy 207 Mitchell Existing Informal Dirt lot with no direct lighting, space for 8-10 vehicles. There are restrooms at the privately owned tire company next to the lot. There is a public restroom at the public park in Mitchell not far away.

Gravel Pull-Out Fulton Canyon and Hwy 30 Moro Existing Informal Gravel pull-out frequently used by trucks and RVs (possibly commuters), capacity for 20 vehicles, and no amenities. Some amenities are available at nearby Deschutes State Park.

Biggs Junction Biggs Junction Biggs Junction Existing Informal Private lots may be used for carpooling. An empty store lot at Hwy 97/Hwy 30 is paved and in close proximity to restroom and water access. Capacity depends on owners' willingness to dedicate limited Park and Ride use. Recommend keeping use of these lots informal.

Wasco Triangle Hwy 206 and Old Hwy 97 Wasco Existing Informal Gravel lot used for carpooling with 5-6 vehicle capacity. Grade School (a few blocks NE has additional capacity)

Lot across from Sherman County Senior Center

300 Dewey St Moro Existing Informal Gravel lot with capacity for about 40 spaces is currently owned by Mid-Columbia producers. Senior Center lot is also used by City Park patrons and is frequently used as a meeting place for carpoolers and transit passengers.

Across from Moro City Hall 101 Dewey St Moro Existing Informal Public parking lot across from City Hall. Capacity for 8-10 vehicles, one light and good proximity to City Hall restrooms.

Sherman County Courthouse

500 Court St Moro Existing Informal Paved, lit and currently used as a meeting place for transit pick-ups.

Keith Chamberlain Park Hwy 30 between Overpass and Rock Creek Rd

Mosier Existing Informal ODOT right-of-way along Hwy 30. Lot is gravel, limited lighting from adjacent properties, used by carpoolers and by Columbia Area Transit out of Hood River for a bus stop. Recommend better signage and naming the lot to make it known to residents and visitors.

Center Street 1104 1st Ave Mosier Existing Informal Street parking also used for carpooling hikers and recreation trips.

Rufus Community Center 304 W 2nd St Rufus Existing Informal Gravel lot has some lighting, capacity for 20 vehicles, periodic police patrol and is currently used by carpoolers and cyclists. City of Rufus is working on a solar/electric vehicle charging station and canopy for 14 vehicles.

Spray City Park 502 Willow St Spray Existing Informal Paved lot with street lighting, no restrooms, and space for 20-30 vehicles.

Junction of Hwy 30 and Hwy 197

Hwy 30 and Hwy 197 The Dalles Existing Informal ODOT right-of-way at the base of a steep grade on the east end of The Dalles. Described as essentially a wide shoulder, gravel, no lighting. Current location is not safest - steep grade, curve in highway, and lack of enforcement). Capacity for 30-40 vehicles.

Front of Shilo Inn 3223 Bret Clodfelter Way The Dalles Existing Informal Paved lot is currently used by carpoolers, trucks and RVs. Has capacity for 12-15 vehicles. May lose right-of-way or have the opportunity to be incorporated into a new roundabout and Riverfront Trail project that will provide multi-modal connections to downtown The Dalles. Serves travel going north, east and south from The Dalles.

1st St and Federal 1st St and Federal The Dalles Existing Informal Paved, striped, lit lot primarily used for downtown patrons, but also used by local and

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Name Address City Group Notes regional transit as a P&R for The Dalles-Hood River and The Dalles-Portland routes. Parking is allowed for up to 48 hrs.

Roundabout Lot Base of Brewery Grade The Dalles Existing Informal Relatively new lot at the east end of downtown The Dalles with space for 12 vehicles - may currently service some carpoolers but not verified.

Big Box Stores 3600 W 6th St The Dalles Existing Informal Unspecified location. Large businesses on this corridor could partner for partial usage of their lots. Suggested stores include: The Home Depot, Kmart, Coastal Farm and Ranch, and Cascade Square shopping center.

Discovery Center 5000 Discovery Dr. The Dalles Existing Informal Paved and lit lot a couple miles west of The Dalles has capacity for carpoolers, depending on the Center's schedule of events. Like that 8-10 spaces would be available at any given time.

The Dalles Transit Center 3600 W 6th St The Dalles Potential Mid-Columbia Council of Governments is working to develop a new transit center behind the Home Depot on the west end of The Dalles. Project would have P&R Lot with 15-20 spaces, lighting, access to restrooms, water and transit connections. All modes will be served by the project.

Granada Theater Parking Garage

E 1st and Washington Streets The Dalles Potential Potential parking garage in downtown The Dalles as a part of a Granada Theater redevelopment project. Part of this lot could be designated for P&R use.

School District Site E 10th St and Thompson The Dalles Potential Site owned by District 21 School District for North Wasco County. Currently unused. Would need grading, paving, lighting, striping and signage. Unclear how many spaces would support, but lot could serve travel heading east or south of The Dalles.

Lone Pine Village 551 Lone Pine Blvd. The Dalles Existing Informal Not directly affiliated with the business but near the Water’s Edge. Located at the east end of The Dalles, capacity for 15-20 vehicles, close to a gas station and I-84 on/off ramps.

Wasco Grade School Wasco Existing Informal Gravel lot with lighting.

REA lot in Grass Valley (Wasco Electricians)

Wasco Existing Informal Currently not in use.

CENTRAL OREGON

Sunriver Marketplace Park and Ride

18160 Cottonwood Rd. Sunriver Formal Lot 6 spaces dedicated to P&R. Little demonstrated use.

Gravel shoulder U.S. 97 and Vandevert Rd. South Deschutes County

Existing Informal Parking on unpaved right of way, on gravel shoulder, or in an open area in the woods. Up to 8 cars parked at one time. Area does not have any amenities and is not recommended as a formal P&R Lot.

Gravel shoulder 2 U.S. 97 and State Rec Rd. South Deschutes County

Existing Informal Parking on unpaved right of way, on gravel shoulder, or in an open area in the woods. Up to 8 cars parked at one time. Area does not have any amenities and is not recommended as a formal P&R Lot.

Mount Bachelor Park and Ride

SW Simpson and Columbia Bend Formal Lot Large capacity, used primarily for P&R shuttle to Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort.

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ODOT Park and Ride 20340 Empire Blvd. Bend Formal Lot New building includes 8 spaces for P&R, lighting, and bike racks designated for P&R users. Low use, limited visibility and access issues.


Powell Butte Hwy and E Hwy 20 Bend Formal Lot 10 spaces but does not have lighting and is unpaved. Generally believed to have low demand and minimal use.

Wal-Mart 20120 Pinebrook Blvd. Bend Existing Informal Large lot is paved, has lighting, and passive security. If designated as 'formal' should have 10 spaces and a Bend-La Pine shuttle stop.

Cascade Village Shopping Center

63455 N Hwy 97 Bend Potential Large shopping center has ample paved parking, lighting and passive security. Stop on Bend fixed-route CET service. Shopping center services could provide incentive and convenience for P&R users.

Westside Stores/Church Near COCC Bend Potential Unspecified location. Idea is to alleviate student traffic and parking issues at COCC campus (rim lot).

ODOT property adjacent to Les Schwab

61085 S Hwy 97 Bend Potential ODOT-owned property adjacent to Les Schwab on S Hwy 97 could serve commutes to South County. Inconvenient access.

Colorado and U.S. 97 Colorado and U.S. 97 Bend Potential

Regal Cinemas 2717 U.S. 20 Bend Potential Proposed relocation of the formal P&R Lot on Powell Butte Hwy to the Regal Cinemas parking lot near the busy U.S. 20 and 27th St. intersection.

Culver City Hall 200 First Ave Culver Existing Informal Extra parking on the south end of City Hall has been used informally and inconsistently as P&R for the CET shuttle to Madras. Paved and streetlamp provides lighting.

Riverwoods Country Store 19745 Galen Baker Rd Deschutes River Woods

Existing Informal Location could serve Bend-La Pine and South Bend-Bend commuters. An agreement with the Country Store could be mutually beneficial. Should have 10 spots for P&R, lighting, and at least partial paving for ADA. Owner may be interested if offered parking lot improvements.

La Pine Park and Ride 17000 Burgess Rd La Pine Formal Lot Most popular P&R in the tri-counties, especially for transit use. 25 spaces. May be threatened by a planned U.S. 97 overpass.

Commercial Store 53750 Hwy 97 La Pine Existing Informal Lot is currently used informally by people who live north of La Pine and travel to Bend. Easy access for vehicles heading both north and south on U.S. 97.

La Pine City Hall 16345 Sixth St. La Pine Potential New City Hall has ample parking and is available for people who live south of town to use as a P&R. City is responsible for maintenance, including snow removal in the winter.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds

430 SW Fairgrounds Rd. Madras Existing Informal Fairgrounds has a large capacity that is unused for most of the year. Amenities are unknown.

Across from Madras Fire Department

4th and J St. Madras Existing Informal Location is used frequently, has easy access to 97 and is located on the southern edge of town. Condition is unknown.

Safeway 80 NE Cedar St. Madras Existing Informal Large paved parking lot with lighting and potential for a formal partnership with spaces dedicated to P&R.

DMV/WorkSource 249 SW 3rd St. Madras Existing Informal Location is the CET Community Connector shuttle stop in Madras. P&R activity for some transit riders in the parking lot and on surrounding streets. Location is very convenient.

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SW of Sonic SW of Sonic @ the North Y Madras Potential Gravel lot on the north side of town provides easy access for all modes.

Jefferson County Senior Center

860 SW Madison Madras Potential Lot is frequently vacant. Has lighting, ample parking and an indoor waiting area. Could be a stop for the Community Connector shuttle.

Metolius Market 3777 SW Culver Hwy Metolius Existing Informal The market parking lot is used inconsistently for P&R. Has lighting and potential for a P&R partnership with the storeowners.

Metolius City Hall 636 Jefferson Ave. Metolius Potential City Hall is the CET Community Connector shuttle stop in Metolius. Has ample parking and potential to be a formal P&R in Metolius.

Powell Butte Post Office 16052 Oregon 126 Powell Butte Existing Informal Space for 5-6 vehicles. County would like to purchase land but needs intersection improvements/safety upgrades from ODOT. Opportunity to be a formal P&R.

Powell Butte Church 13720 Oregon 126 Powell Butte Existing Informal CET transit stop and activity center for the area. Since it is already very busy and privately owned, P.O. is better location.

Prineville Park and Ride 305 NW Madras Hwy Prineville Formal Lot Shared lot with Les Schwab, 12 space capacity. Not ADA accessible. Dangerous access, currently a Community Connector shuttle stop but proposed to be moved to a safer location.

Crook County Fairgrounds 1280 S. Main Street Prineville Potential Large capacity and convenient to COCC. South end of town - not central.

Davidson Field 251 SE Court Street Prineville Potential May be redeveloped into a recreation center with ample parking. Central location ideal for all transportation modes.

City Hall 387 Northeast 3rd Street Prineville Existing Informal Used as P&R due to CET shuttle stop and shelter on property, does not have dedicated P&R slots or have sufficient capacity to become a formal P&R lot.

Top of the Grade Hwy 126 Prineville Potential Large, ODOT owned gravel area could accommodate 50+ spaces. Currently used by truckers as a rest area, maybe carpoolers too. Needs lighting and more gravel base. Park Reserve.

Ochoco Lumber Co 200 SE Combs Rd Prineville Potential Future site of St. Charles in Prineville. Well positioned to serve residents of Juniper Canyon but not the majority of Prineville residents. Opportunity for joint use with the hospital in the future.

30-40 Acre Commercial Site N Main and Peters Rd Prineville Potential Partnership possibility with development.

Downtown Redmond Transit Center

827 SW Deschutes Ave Redmond Existing Informal The CET transit hub in Redmond does not have any designated spaces for P&R activity. Currently, there is informal P&R in the library parking lot and surrounding streets.

COCC/WorkSource Redmond

2158 SE College Loop Redmond Existing Informal WorkSource office is in a high activity area next to the COCC campus and across from the RDM municipal airport. The area could have P&R and a Community Connector shuttle stop for travel to Bend.

Safeway 1705 US 97 Redmond Existing Informal Convenient location directly off of US 97, Safeway presents an opportunity for formal P&R. Large parking lot has ample space at the periphery, and a partnership with the store can provide a mutually beneficial relationship.

Wal-Mart 300 NW Oak Tree Ln Redmond Existing Informal Has a large parking lot that could have spaces dedicated to P&R. This location could serve carpool travel for employees of the Madras industrial park.

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ODOT Right-Of-Way SW 25th and SW Yew Redmond Potential Opportunity to collect people who live in the area and is a convenient location for RDM-Bend commuters. Interchange is compromised and ODOT will not designate as a Park and Ride.

Fred Meyer 944 SE Veterans Way Redmond Potential Difficult access off and on to U.S. 97, but has an adjacent vacant dirt lot.

Sisters Pumphouse Park and Ride

591 E Hwy 20 Sisters Formal Lot 6 space P&R is located behind a gas station. The location facilitates commutes to Bend and Redmond, but lacks signage and/or promotion.

Rays Food Place 635 N Arrowleaf Trail Sisters Informal Lot Rays has a large parking lot and is located on the west side of town. Rays is known for community involvement and so may be willing to enter into a formal P&R partnership to serve those living west of town.

McKenzie Meadow Village 1700 McKinney Butte Rd Sisters Potential Thirty-acre parcel on the west end of town will be home to an assisted living facility and clinic. The volume of activity could support a viable transit stop and P&R location.

Terrebonne Mini Market Park and Ride

8150 N Hwy 97 Terrebonne Formal Lot 5 spaces (plus overflow of about 10 more). Market is a stop on the CET Madras-Redmond Community Connector shuttle. Difficult left turn onto 97 south.

Warm Springs Tribal Administration/ Wellness Center

1270 Kot-Num Rd. Warm Springs Existing Informal Locations are CET Community Connector shuttle stops and have reported informal P&R activity. Conditions are unknown.

KLAMATH AND LAKE COUNTIES

Bly Axel St. and Klamath Falls-Lakeview Hwy

Bly Potential Unspecified location. Potential for some P&R activity here, heading west to Klamath Falls.

Bonanza Casebeer Rd and Dairy-Bonanza Hwy Bonanza Potential Unspecified location. Potential for some P&R activity here, heading west to Klamath Falls.

Klamoya Casino 34333 U.S. 97 Chiloquin Existing Informal Unspecified location. May be some P&R informal activity here or at tribal headquarters.

ODOT Stock site 39500 U.S. 97 Chiloquin Potential Address is for Melita's Restaurant, site is north of this location.

Crescent Co Route 61 and Riverview St Crescent Existing Informal Unspecified location. May be some informal P&R activity here for trips north and west.

Keno OR 66 W and Keno Worden Rd Keno Existing Informal Unspecified location. May be some informal P&R activity here for trips to Medford.

Old Shop Site Keno Worden Rd Keno Potential

Klamath Community College 7390 S 6th St. Klamath Falls Existing Informal May be some informal P&R activity here, opportunity to serve as a rim lot.

Sky Lakes Medical Center 2865 Daggett Ave. Klamath Falls Existing Informal May be some informal P&R activity here, opportunity to serve as a rim lot.

North Chevron 3730 U.S. 97 Klamath Falls Existing Informal May be some informal P&R activity here for trips traveling north from Klamath Falls.

Large Retail Stores 3600 Washburn Way Klamath Falls Existing Informal May be some informal P&R activity at larger retail stores in Klamath Falls. This location is the Wal-Mart Supercenter.

Klamath Falls Airport 6775 Arnold St. Klamath Falls Potential Unspecified location. Potential for some P&R activity here.

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Westside of Lakeview Roberta Ave and Klamath Falls-Lakeview Hwy

Lakeview Potential Unspecified location. Potential for some P&R activity here for trips to Klamath Falls.

Malin Hwy 50 and Drazil Rd Malin Potential Unspecified location. Potential for some P&R activity here, heading northwest to Klamath Falls

Merrill Klamath Falls-Malin Hwy and Falvey Rd Merrill Potential Unspecified location. Potential for some P&R activity here, heading northwest to Klamath Falls.

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APPENDIX C: DEMAND ESTIMATE CRITERIA AND SCORING

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Appendix C Current and Future Demand Estimate Criteria and Scoring

Current Demand Estimates

Trip Pair Selection Trip pairs were chosen based on the following criteria:

Minimum distance separating communities: 10 miles. Maximum distance separating communities: 100 miles (The Dalles-Hermiston and The

Dalles-Yakima are just over 100 miles but were included). Minimum number of commuters: 30 (based on U.S. Census Bureau, LEHD, OnTheMap

2010 data). Some additional trip pairs with under 30 commutes were included as requested by the Project Management Team.

Additional Factors

The Demand Estimates also include additional factors: Alternative Commutes: Includes Public Transportation and Carpooling (U.S. Census,

American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates, 2007-2011). Population (U.S. Census 2010), Poverty rate (U.S. Census 2010) and destination

Employment (LEHD, OnTheMap 2010) were also included.

Relative Rankings

Rankings were based on accumulated directional trip pairs (U.S. Census Bureau, LEHD, OnTheMap 2010 data).

High: 450 or more directional commutes. Medium: 100-449 directional commutes. Low: 0-100 directional commutes.

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Figure 9 Current Potential Demand for Park and Ride Lots by Directional Commute

CURRENT POTENTIAL DEMAND FOR PARK AND RIDE LOTS IN REGION 4

City of Origin Population Poverty Rate Direction Destination

Directional Work

Demand Destination

Employment

Alternative Commuting

(Carpool/Transit) - Origin

Qualitative Rating

Redmond 26,215 14.0% 1,646 (15.9%)

Northbound Madras: 168 168 Madras: 2,921 MEDIUM

Southbound Bend: 2,178 Tumalo: 48 2,226

Bend: 35,976 Tumalo: 364 HIGH

Eastbound Prineville: 199 199 Prineville: 4,425 MEDIUM Westbound Sisters: 78 78 Sisters: 1,379 LOW

Bend 76,639 10.4% 2,957 (8.1%)

Northbound

Eagle Crest: 38 RDM: 1,636 Madras: 113 1,787

Eagle Crest: 179 RDM: 9,162 Madras: 2,921 HIGH

Eastbound Prineville: 325 325 Prineville: 4,134 MEDIUM

Southbound

La Pine: 256 Three Rivers: 243 Sunriver: 179 678

La Pine: 1,186 Three Rivers: 731 Sunriver: 511 HIGH

Westbound Sisters: 201 201 Sisters: 1,790 MEDIUM Prineville 9,253 17.4% 487 (12.4%)

Westbound Bend: 430 Redmond: 291 721

Bend: 35,976 Tumalo: 364 HIGH

North-West Madras: 62 62 Redmond: 9,162 LOW Madras 6,046 16.7% 481 (18%)

Northbound Warm Springs: 351 351 Warm Springs: 791 MEDIUM

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Directional Work

Demand Destination

Employment



Qualitative Rating

Southbound Bend: 104 Redmond: 115 219

Bend: 35,976 Redmond: 9,162 LOW

South East Prineville: 41 41 Prineville: 4,134 LOW La Pine 1,653 28.7% Northbound Bend: 70 70 Bend: 35,976 60 (12.4%) Sisters 2,038 6.9% Eastbound Bend: 80 80 Bend: 35,976 63 (7.1%) LOW Sunriver 1,393 11.8% Northbound Bend: 265 265 Bend:35,976 0 (0%) MEDIUM Terrebonne 1,257 6.7% Southbound Bend: 93 93 Bend: 35,976 27 (4.9%) LOW The Dalles 13,620 12.0% 654 (11.5%)

Westbound

Hood River: 354 Portland: 315 Gresham: 56 Tigard: 32 Odell: 32 Milwaukie: 30 819

Hood River: 4,806 Portland: 360,161 Gresham: 30,860 Tigard: 36,890 Odell: 595 Milwaukie: 12,869 HIGH

Eastbound Hermiston: 54 54 Hermiston: 6,953 LOW

Northbound

Yakima (WA): 35 Goldendale (WA): 24 59

Yakima (WA): 37,692 Goldendale (WA): 1,538 LOW

Mosier 433 7.4% Eastbound The Dalles: 39 39 The Dalles: 6,720 5 (2.3%) LOW Dufur 604 10.5% Northbound The Dalles: 36 36 The Dalles: 6,720 46 (19.6%) LOW Pine Hollow 494 20.7% Northbound The Dalles: 24 24 The Dalles: 6,720 19 (12.5%) LOW Wasco 410 16.3% Westbound The Dalles: 24 24 The Dalles: 6,720 13 (6.2%) LOW Maupin 418 15.2% Northbound The Dalles: 20 20 The Dalles: 6,720 9 (6.9%) LOW Condon 682 8.8% Southeast Lonerock: 19 19 Lonerock: 78 36 (12.7%) LOW Moro 324 35.4% Northwest The Dalles: 18 18 The Dalles: 6,720 13 (11.2%) LOW Arlington 586 14.7% Southbound Condon: 18 18 Condon: 99 27 (10.2%) LOW

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Directional Work

Demand Destination

Employment



Qualitative Rating

Mitchell 130 2.5% Northbound Fossil: 17 17 Fossil: 103 9 (15.8%) LOW Rufus 249 58.4% Westbound The Dalles: 11 11 The Dalles: 6,720 1 (1.5%) LOW Fossil 473 18.2% Southbound Mitchell: 10 10 Mitchell: 29 20 (14.3%) LOW

Klamath Falls/Altamont 40,097

20.6% (K. Falls) 16.7% (Altamont) 2487 (13.8%)

Westbound Medford: 414 Ashland: 74 488

Medford: 44,759 Ashland: 8,094 HIGH

Southbound Merril: 108 108 Merril: 326 MEDIUM

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Future Demand Estimate It is assumed that the relative demand between the directional trips will remain relatively constant into the future. The Project Management Team attempted a forecast demand estimate model for each directional commute but consistent forecasts for employment and population for all of Region 4 (especially the smaller communities) were not available. The Project Management Team concluded that relative demand would most likely remain constant into the future as the region slowly recovers from the recession.

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APPENDIX D: OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT

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Appendix D Outreach, Engagement, and Adoption

This plan was developed with the assistance of a technical committee and a stakeholder committee, and plan progress was also reviewed in a variety of public settings.

Stakeholder Committee As noted in Section 1 and detailed in Section 3, the first step in the plan methodology was to interview stakeholders from each Area within ODOT Region 4. Stakeholders were asked about existing and proposed Park & Ride lots, the demand for lots, and other factors. The Stakeholder Committee then convened on May 29, 2013 to review the identified priority Park & Ride lot locations. The full membership of the stakeholder committee is provided in Appendix A.

Technical Committee The Technical Committee was formed to ensure the validity of the methodology and assumptions, to provide data and insight into findings, and to look out for implementation issues. The project Technical Committee met three times during the plan process:

November 13, 2012 Reviewed and provided feedback on:

ODOT multi-modal funding opportunities and priorities Preliminary identification of specific lot locations and areas

February 27, 2013 Reviewed and provided feedback on:

Comprehensive list of formal, informal, and potential lots Criteria for current commute demand estimates Current and future demand estimates Final Plan outline

May 13, 2013 Reviewed and provided feedback on:

Plan assumptions and limitations Park and Ride priorities (made revisions)

Presentations and Public Outreach

Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT) Presentations

July 12, 2012

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• Briefly discussed the purpose of the Plan.

September 13, 2012

• Reviewed the scope of work • Informed COACT that they will be asked to accept the Plan.

July 11, 2013

• Presented Plan findings and answered questions. September 12, 2013

• Plan Accepted by COACT

Lower John Day Area Commission on Transportation (LJDACT) Presentations

August 6, 2012

• Plan was briefly discussed and one-page handout distributed to attendees.

October 1, 2012

• Reviewed the scope of work. • Informed LJDACT that they will be asked to accept the Plan.

November 5, 2012

• Provided progress report on the scope of work.

January 7, 2013

• Provided progress report on the scope of work.

July 1, 2013

• Provided update on the scope of work. • Reminded LJDACT that they will be asked to accept the Plan and requested time to

present findings and seek acceptance of the Plan at the next meeting.

January 6, 2014

• Plan accepted by the LJDACT

South Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (SCOACT) Presentations

November 2, 2012 • Plan process discussed informally as part of the Enhance/STIP funding process.

August 8, 2013

• SCOACT conducted a final review of the Plan and voted to “accept” it.

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Other Presentations

Transportation Options Group of Oregon (ToGo) November 12, 2013

• Reviewed the scope of work • Answered questions on the analysis methodology and demand for park and ride lots.

Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) September 20, 2012

• Summarized the purpose and scope of work and answered questions.

Les Schwab Amphitheater Free Summer Sunday Concert Series: Commute Options Little Commuters Parade and Z21 TXT L8R Safety Campaign June 9, 2012

COIC presented the Park and Ride lot plan findings and priority lots to the public. The all-day event was well attended by the public who were generally interested in the potential future for Park and Ride lots in the region. Eight attendees agreed to complete a short survey. Respondents were generally familiar with Park and Ride lots but had never used one in Oregon. The majority of respondents did not commute to another city for work and so would not use any of the proposed Park and Ride lots; however, they agreed that if it was more convenient they would consider transit, vanpool, and carpool.

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Documents

ODOT REGION 4 PARK AND RIDE LOT PLAN · PDF file12.09.2013 · central oregon intergovernmental council . odot region 4 . park and ride lot plan . january 2014 . i