HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item - 2023-07-20 PM JO E. •.
of CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO
Transportation Advisory Board
Forum Meeting Minutes
• °R March 16, 2023
*Not for approval*
Call to order: 7:05 PM
Attendance:
Members present: Chair Bill Jaursch;Theresa Bianco; Stephen Cohen; and Peter
Cory,Youth Member
Members Absent/Excused: Vice Chair Amin Wahab; Trevor Sleeman; Kasey Adler; and Drew
Hagedorn
Council Liaison Present:
Guest(s): Derek Abe and Philip Longenecker(with Alta Planning& Design);
Rick Cook; Several unidentified members of the public
Staff: Will Farley, City Traffic Engineer; Erica Rooney, City Engineer; Sgt.
Earl Hall (attended remotely); Katy Kerklaan, Citizen Information
Specialist (attended remotely); and Chris Fairley,Administrative
Support
Consent Agenda
• January 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes
o There being no quorum, approval of these Minutes was held over until the next meeting.
Council Report
• Councilor Wendland was not in attendance to present his report.
Public Comment:
• Rick Cook asked if there was a construction transportation plan in place for the work the Parks
Department will soon be doing at the Stafford/Rosemont roundabout. He also reported there being a
pothole growing at the roundabout; asking whether there was a maintenance plan in place or if this was
the responsibility of the construction company.
o Mr. Farley replied that he was unsure of the current construction truck routes, but he was
assisting with some traffic control while construction begins on the frontage for the Lake
Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center(LORAC); adding that he was under the impression that
the construction company was to repair anything made worse. He stated that he would
research these items and would let Mr. Cook know the results. He relayed that he would be
monitoring the traffic impacts from LORAC for a number of years following its completion.
Staff Reports
1. LO Police Department Report (presented by Sgt. Hall)
• Officer Megale (recently presented with the "2022 Officer of the Year" award) was chosen as the
newest Lake Oswego Police Department's (LOPD) motorcycle officer but has additional training
to complete prior to being released to patrol. The motorcycle patrol also participates in an
inter-agency mission,with the focus being on enforcement. The latest mission (in Lake Oswego
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on February 16, 2023)totals follow: 121 stops/116 citations/44 warnings/1 arrest (3rd offense
for cellphone use while driving).
• Sgt. Hall relayed that he had the privilege of attending ODOT's Traffic Safety Conference;
receiving information on how the engineering planning piece corresponds with law
enforcement's actions to try to curb statistics seen for fatal crashes. He commended Lake
Oswego's Planning and Engineering Departments for working well with the LOPD to draft
tailored solutions to the City's traffic concerns, along with commending community involvement
through the anonymous tips received.
2. McVey/Stafford Corridor Vision Study(presented by Mr. Abe & Mr. Longenecker) -- with this being an
informal meeting, interactive conversations were permitted. The main concepts/question topics follow:
• Prior Agenda Review: Overview/Existing Conditions/Public Input/Questions
• Concepts: Proposed transportation solutions will provide better circulation, better flow of
traffic, and a more efficient use of roadway space (through control devices and cross-sections).
There will be a need to balance the tradeoffs based on physical constraints, cost of
implementation, and roadway comfort and safety. A new mapping tool is available online. The
goal is to gain input from citizens on how they see the corridor becoming a great facility.
• Answers to Primary Questions:
o Left-hand turns on and off of Stafford Road/Alternate routes: Access restrictions are
proposed for the Maple Street/Erickson Street, Bickner Street, and Oak Street
intersections, and for the business driveways at the South Shore Boulevard intersection.
Alternate turning lanes are proposed for the Sunny Hill Drive and Bergis Road
intersections, and for the entrance to the LORAC. A more dedicated study will be
performed to assess diversion impacts. Connecting segments would be completed at
the same time.
o Speed limit reductions: There have been no applications to reduce the speed limits
from 30mph on McVey Avenue, as ODOT requires a change in driver behavior.
Additional pedestrian and bicycle lanes have a normal tendency to lower vehicle speed.
o Traffic signals: A traffic signal is proposed at the Cornell Street intersection. Any
installed traffic signals will be assessed for timing and flow. There must be traffic
patterns that warrant a traffic signal. A signal placement is not warranted at Bergis
Road at this time but will be assessed again after the LORAC construction has been
completed.
o Pedestrian walkways/crosswalks: Rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) are
proposed for the intersections with Maple Street/Erickson Street, Laurel Street, Patton
Road, and Bergis Road (further studies will be completed prior to installation). Studies
show high vehicle compliance rates with the RRFBs. A pedestrian refuge island is
proposed at the Overlook Drive intersection. The City has made it a policy to not
support shoulder pathways as pedestrian facilities (there must be either horizontal or
vertical separation between pedestrians and vehicles). The concepts include looking at
a continuous pedestrian pathway along the entire length of the corridor. Neighborhood
alternatives would always be encouraged for bicyclists and pedestrians.
o The roundabout: There have been no updates on the Rosemont roundabout (one is
coming), other than Clackamas County is still proceeding with their project south of the
roundabout.
o Next steps: Once the City Council approves the improvements,the projects will be
added to the Transportation System Plan and to the Capital Improvements Plan,with
funding be sought after that.
The next regular meeting date is July 20, 2023.
Adjournment: 8:48 PM