Sustainable City Year Reports 2020-21 (Troutdale)

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    Connecting Troutdale: Options for Future Transportation Choices
    (University of Oregon, 2021-06) Josephson, Brian; Brown, Anne; Haley, Clare
    Sustained population and employment growth in the City of Troutdale have benefited the city in a variety of ways. However, this growth has amplified demand on the city’s transportation system and impacted people’s ability to get around. The class proposed several possible solutions to address these issues. For example, the City could paint crosswalks more clearly, stripe bike lanes, and ensure that sidewalks are continuous in their construction. This provides pedestrians and bicyclists with more certainty and comfort as they navigate the city. In addition, the class recommended different ways to connect downtown to the rest of the City via a shuttle or trolley. After assessing both options, it was concluded that a shuttle could provide a better replacement for personal vehicle trips to the downtown area. The class also recommended a golf cart zone be added to augment the shuttle in low speed zones and offer even greater flexibility in transportation choices. An additional system of electric bicycles and scooters throughout the City could also offer new and exciting methods of transportation for many residents, tourists, and commuters. These scooters could be paired with a multi- use path near a bus stop to transport workers to and from the Amazon and FedEx facilities in the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park. Finally, in order to facilitate the movement of goods and people in the City center, a system of three different loading/ unloading zones could be implemented during certain hours of the day to maintain space for deliveries and drop offs without obstructing the flow of traffic. These recommendations offer diverse alternatives to help improve and increase opportunities to get around within the City of Troutdale.