Transportation System Plan: 2023-25 Update

Hi, 

Thanks for the question and for sharing your concern. 

While we haven't discussed specific solutions for that intersection, it has been identified as a challenging intersection in need of improvement. If you look at the draft map of proposed improvements, you'll see that project no. P-71 and no. B-37 propose general safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians crossing Highway 224 on Harrison Street. What those specific improvements look like will require more planning and engineering work (beyond what's normally considered through a TSP) and collaboration with the Oregon Department of Transportation (as the owner/operator of Highway 224).  

I also appreciate you bringing the parking challenges at Olsen St and 32nd Ave to our attention. I'll make sure to pass this concern along to the Milwaukie Police Department. Just so you know, you can always report these types of concerns to the City of Milwaukie’s non-emergency line at 503.786.7500.

Best,
Ryan 

Hello, 

First, I sincerely apologize for the long delay in getting back to you. I completely missed the question until now. 

Second, to answer your question, if you take a look at pages 9-17 of the Funding Forecast document (found under the Documents tab or by clicking here), you'll see a variety of local, state, and federal mechanisms that could be leveraged to fund active transportation projects. 

Take a look and let me know if you have any follow-up questions. 

Best, 

Ryan 

Hi. Thanks for your question. A few notes in response: 

1. We haven’t gotten to the stage of the TSP update where we’re identifying specific improvement projects, such as adding a crosswalk. That’s up next, however, so stay tuned!
2. On December 5^th a community open house was held at the Ledding Library where attendees provided feedback on the city’s gaps analysis. This comment about 23^rd and Harrison fits into that discussion. I’ll include it in our feedback summary from the event.
3. We’ll be posting materials from the gaps analysis today for community review. Please take some time to review those materials and provide additional feedback/ask questions!
4. Lastly, the city recently received a federal grant to study safety improvements along Harrison Street. This should provide additional opportunities to review concerns like the one you raise.

Ryan Dyar, Associate Planner 

Please see my answer to your more specific question about improvements on 32nd Ave. 

Thank you for your question! At this stage of the TSP update, we are focusing on identifying deficiencies across the entire city for all types of transportation. We're referring to this stage of the project as the System Conditions & Needs - Gaps Analysis. This process helps us understand where conditions are inadequate or have deteriorated.  We haven't yet reached the stage of prioritizing or identifying specific improvement projects, but your feedback is valuable in highlighting areas of concern. Please stay engaged as we move forward in the process! 

Note: On December 5th, 2024, we're holding a open house to discuss what we've learned from the System Conditions & Needs - Gaps Analysis. The event will be held in the Community Room at the Ledding Library (10660 SE 21st Ave) from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Please stop in to learn more about the process and share your feedback!  Attendees will be entered into a drawing for two $50 gift cards to Spoke & Word Books in downtown Milwaukie! We'll also be handing out free bicycle wheel lights to attendees (while supplies last).

Looks like this question was posted twice - see below for my response. 

Thanks, 

Ryan 

Hi David, 

You can find a good overview of the State's requirements for Transportation System Plan updates here: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/planning/tsp-guidelines/pages/default.aspx. The information provided includes details about the changes that resulted from the Climate Friendly Equitable Communities rulemaking. 

For the city's update, we'll begin looking at freight and general automobile traffic through Milwaukie during the transportation system conditions and needs/gaps analysis phase of the project. That phase is scheduled to begin this summer and wrap up in the fall. 

Best, 

Ryan 

Hello, 

Thanks for taking the time to carefully consider each goal and policy! I have uploaded the draft goals and policies in PDF format to this page. You can find it under Documents. 

Thanks, 

Ryan