Bend Metropolitan

369 Pages·2009·9.19 MB·English

Bend Metropolitan
Planning Organization

2007-2030 Metropolitan
Transportation Plan

Adopted June 27, 2007
BMPO Policy Board

Prepared by:
Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization
710 NW Wall Street
Bend, OR 97701
[phone]

With assistance from:
DKS Associates
1400 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97201-5502
[phone]

ECONorthwest
99 W. Tenth Street, Suite 400
Eugene, OR 97401
[phone]
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Copies of this document are available:

On-line at the City of Bend website:
http://www.ci.bend.or.us/depts/community_development/bend_metropolitan/mtp.html

At the Bend Public Library
Resource Section
601 NW Wall Street
Bend, Oregon

For additional information and/or arrangements for other means of
communication, please contact BMPO Manager at 541-693-2113.

The preparation of this report has been financed in part by funds from the Federal
Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and the Oregon Department of
Transportation (ODOT), Region 4. The BMPO and the authors of this document are
solely responsible for the material contained herein.
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Acknowledgements

Policy Board
Bill Friedman, Chair City of Bend
Dennis Luke, Vice Chair Deschutes County
Jim Clinton City of Bend
Mark Capell City of Bend
Bob Bryant ODOT

Technical Advisory Committee
Rick Root City of Bend
Heather Ornelas City of Bend
Nick Arnis City of Bend
Peter Russell Deschutes County &
Deschutes County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Mark DeVoney ODOT
Jim Bryant ODOT*
Rod Cathcart ODOT*
Andrew Spreadborough Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) &
Central OR Area Commission on Transportation (COACT)
Gene Zinkgraf Central Oregon Community College (COCC)
Jeff Monson Commute Options for Central Oregon
Satvinder Sandhu Federal Highway Administration*
Ned Conroy Federal Transit Administration*
Mark Radabaugh Oregon Dept of Land Conservation and Development*
Brett McKnight Oregon Department of Environmental Quality*
*Indicates non-voting members

Citizen Advisory Committee
Mike Schmidt, Chair Linda Perelli-Wright, Vice Chair
Lolly Nelson Michel Bayard
Carol Elwood Bryan Smith
Anne Goldner Robin Vora
Mike Lovely Ken Brinich

Freight Advisory Committee
Todd Taylor, Chair Hap Taylor & Sons
Stew Bennett Cascade Transport
John Douglass Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Bend
Brad Bailey Bend Garbage & Recycling
Charley Miller Miller Lumber
Robb Norby Bend Oil

City and County Staff
Jude Fulghum, City of Bend CAD/GIS Technician
Tim Berg, Deschutes County GIS Analyst/Programmer
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Table of Contents

Adopting Resolution…..………………….…………………………………………………...i

Acknowlegements…..………………….………………………………………………….....iii

List of Maps and Figures…..………………….…………………………………………...viii

List of Tables…..………………….…………………………………………………..............x

Executive Summary…...……….…………………………………………………..............xiii

1. Introduction…..………………….……………………………..………………….….…..1-1
The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization……1-1
The Importance of Transportation.……1-3
Trends and Issues….……1-3
Overview of the MTP….…1-3
Regulatory Framework……1-4
Using the MTP……1-5
The MTP in the Future…..…1-5
MTP Update Cycle……1-5

2. The Planning Process….…….……………………………………………….…………2-1
Introduction………2-1
Process………2-1
The Committee Process……2-2
Public Involvement………2-3

3. Existing Conditions…………….……………………………………………….……….3-1
Overview……3-1
Pedestrians……3-1
Bicycles……3-7
Transit……3-9
Motor Vehicles……3-12
Other Travel Modes……3-33
Land Use………3-35
Intelligent Transportation Systems……3-35

4. Goals and Objectives………….………………………………………………...………4-1
Introduction……4-1
Goals and Objectives……4-1

5. Forecast Land Use…………….……………………………………………….…...……5-1
Introduction………5-1
Population Growth……5-1
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Employment Trends……5-3
Vehicular Travel Demand……5-4
Land Use – Transportation Connection……5-4

6. Motor Vehicles…………….……………………………………………….……………..6-1
Introduction……6-1
Goals and Policies……6-2
Performance Standards……6-2
Forecasts and Needs……6-3
Scenarios……6-13
Evaluation Process……6-17
Preferred Scenario……6-24
Further Study/Additional Analysis……6-30

7. Pedestrian and Bicycle System.……………………………………………….………7-1
Introduction……7-1
The Pedestrian System……7-2
The Bicycle System……7-6
Bicycle and Pedestrian Policies……7-9

8. Public Transportation System.…………………………………………….…………..8-1
Introduction……8-1
Policies……8-1
Local Demand Response Transportation……8-2
Intercity Bus Service…..…8-2
Transit System Studies……8-3
Public Transportation Facility Design……8-3
Transit Trunk Routes and Transitways……8-5
Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan……8-6
Transit System Implementation……8-6

9. Transportation Systems Management…………………………………….………….9-1
Introduction………9-1
TSM Policies……9-1
Forecasts and Future Needs……9-2
TSM Strategies……9-3

10. Transportation Demand Management………………………………….………….10-1
Introduction & Overview……10-1
Travel Smart……10-1
Policies……10-2

11. Truck Freight Systems…………………………………….…………………………11-1
Introduction……11-1
Policies……11-1
Facilities……11-2
Freight Generators Receivers……11-3
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Forecasts and Future Needs……11-3

12. Transportation Safety……………………..……………………………….…………12-1
Introduction……12-1
Safety Background Information……12-1
BMPO Safety Goals and Policies……12-4
BMPO Modal Safety Data.……12-4
Safety Strategies for Bend MPO……12-9

13. Security…………………………………..…………………………………….……….13-1
Introduction……13-1
National Background……13-1
Key National Issues……13-3
The Potential Role of the MPO in Transportation Security Planning ……13-5
Bend Area Modal Security Data……13-7
Policies……13-9

14. Parking…………………………………….…………………………………….………14-1

15. Aviation Systems…………………………………….……………………………..…15-1
Introduction……15-1
Policies……15-1
Facilities……15-2
Forecasts and Future Needs……15-3

16. Rail Systems………………………….…………………………………….………….16-1
Introduction……16-1
Facilities……16-1
Forecasts and Future Needs……16-2
Policies……16-2

17. Pipeline Systems…………………………………………………………….………..17-1
Transmission Pipelines……17-1
Policies……17-1

18. Environmental Considerations…….…………………………………….…………18-1
Introduction……18-1
Land Use & Infrastructure ……18-9
Water Resources……18-11
Fish, Wildlife & Habitat Resources……18-20
Hazards……18-32
Air Quality……18-38
Scenic Resources……18-41
Historic and Cultural Preservation……18-44
Recreation Resources……18-47
Environmental Justice……18-50
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19. Revenue Analysis…………………….…………………………………….…………19-1
Introduction……19-1
Context for the Analysis of Revenues……19-2
Overview of Current Transportation Funding in the Bend MPO……19-3
Reasonably Available Funding for Capital Improvements……19-16
Conclusions……19-37

20. Performance & Mobility Measures….…………………………………….……..…20-1

21. Outstanding Issues………………….…………………………………….……….…21-1
Introduction……21-1
Bend Urban Growth Boundary……21-1
Funding Issues……21-2
Pedestrian……21-2
Bicycle……21-2
Goods Movement……21-3
Rail……21-3
Transportation System Efficiency Management……21-3
Public Transportation……21-3
Roads……21-4
Increasing Reliance on Non-Automobile Modes……21-6

Appendix A. SAFETEA-LU Compliance Matrix…...…….…………………..…………A-1

Appendix B. Oregon Transportation Planning Rule Compliance Matrix...............B-1

Appendix C. Existing Conditions Documents…………………………….…………...C-1

Appendix D. Land Use Data………….…………………………………….……………..D-1

Appendix E. Motor Vehicle Chapter Supporting Documents……………………….E-1

Appendix F. Bicycle and Pedestrian Maps…………………………………………….F-1

Appendix G. Future Public Transportation System…………………………………..G-1

Appendix H. Deschutes County ITS Plan Project Map……………………………….H-1

Appendix I. Environmental Considerations Chapter Supporting Documents……I-1

Appendix J. Revenue Analysis – Potential Sources of Additional Road Funds…J-1

Appendix K. Plan Update & Amendment Process……………………………...…….K-1

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List of Maps and Figures

Figure No. Type Topic Page
Chapter 1
1-1 Map Study Area Map 1-2

Chapter 3
3-1 Map Pedestrian System 3-3
3-2 Map Pedestrian Crashes 3-6
3-3 Map Bicycle System 3-8
3-4 Graph Bend Dial-a-Ride Annual Ridership 3-10
3-5 Map Roadway Functional Classification 3-14
3-6 Map Posted Speeds 3-16
3-7 Map Lanes 3-17
3-8 Map Link Traffic Volume 3-19
3-9 Map Study Intersections 3-21
3-10 Map Vehicle Crashes 3-30
3-11 Map Other Transportation Modes 3-32
3-12 Map Intelligent Transportation System 3-37

Chapter 5
5-1 Graph Oregon Drivers License Data 5-2

Chapter 6
6-1 Image 2030 Committed Scenario System Performance Plot 6-8
6-2 Map Roadway Improvement Projects 6-33
6-3 Map Roadway Improvement Projects 6-34

Chapter 9
9-1 Graph Causes of Congestion 9-3

Chapter 11
11-1 Map Truck Freight Routes 11-4

Chapter 13
13-1 Chart Types of Transportation Security Problems 13-2
13-2 Chart Scenarios Considered in the U.S. DOT Vulnerability
Assessment 13-4
13-3 Chart Summary of Bend Area Modal Security Information 13-8

Appendix A
Chart SAFETEA-LU Compliance Matrix

Appendix F
Map Bend Urban Area Bicycle & Pedestrian System Plan
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Map Bend Urban Area Bicycle & Pedestrian System Plan–
Primary Trail System
Map Bend Urban Area Bicycle & Pedestrian System Plan-
System Index

Appendix G
Map Potential Future Transit Routes

Appendix H
Map Deschutes County ITS Deployment Plan Map

Appendix I
Map Relief Map
Map Zoning
Map Utilities
Map Stormwater
Map Water Quality
Map Environmental Health
Map Irrigation Service Areas
Map Fish Passage
Map Natural Resources Protection Areas
Map Vegetation
Map Natural Hazards
Map Soil Conductivity
Map Scenic Resources
Map Cultural Resource Protection
Map Public Lands and Trails
Map Percent of Minority Households
Map Percent of Low Income Households

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