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Final Report
Halsey
ConceptualStreetDesignProject
Prepared by:
Cogan Owens Cogan, LLC
SERA Architects, Inc.
Falconi Consulting
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
Background and Objectives......................................................................................... 1 
Study Area Overview .................................................................................................... 2 
Physical Features and Conditions ............................................................................... 2 
Existing and Future Land Uses.................................................................................... 3 
Transportation Facilities and Conditions...................................................................... 6 
Planning Process .......................................................................................................... 9 
Proposed Concept Plan Elements............................................................................. 10 
Community-Specific Standards and Facilities............................................................ 14 
Fairview.................................................................................................................. 14 
Wood Village .......................................................................................................... 17 
Troutdale ................................................................................................................ 20 
Implementation and Cost........................................................................................... 23 
Appendix A.  Public Workshop Summaries..............................................................A1 
 
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Figure 1. Existing Land Uses .......................................................................................... 4 
Figure 2. Comprehensive Plan Designations .................................................................. 5 
Figure 3. Minor Arterial Standards, Multnomah County................................................... 7 
Figure 4. Transportation Conditions and Facilities .......................................................... 8 
Figure 5. Commercial Streetscape................................................................................ 12 
Figure 6. Residential Streetscape ................................................................................. 12 
Figure 7. Lighting Standards ......................................................................................... 13 
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Figure 8. Fairview Street Design Cross-Section 1......................................................... 15 
Figure 9. Fairview Street Design Cross-Section 2......................................................... 15 
Figure 10. Concept Plan Map – Fairview ...................................................................... 16 
Figure 11. Wood Village Street Design Cross-Section 1 ............................................... 18 
Figure 12. Wood Village Street Design Cross-Section 2 ............................................... 18 
Figure 13. Concept Plan Map – Wood Village............................................................... 19 
Figure 14. Troutdale Street Design Cross-Section 1 ..................................................... 21 
Figure 15. Troutdale Street Design Cross-Section 2 ..................................................... 21 
Figure 16. Concept Plan Map – Troutdale..................................................................... 22 
 
Tables 
Table 1. Summary of Cost Estimates by Jurisdiction .................................................... 24 
Table 2. Jurisdiction/Project Characteristics.................................................................. 25 
Table 3. Cost Elements by Jurisdiction ......................................................................... 25 
Table 4. Sidewalk Characteristics ................................................................................. 25 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES 
This report describes the proposed conceptual design for the portion of Halsey Street 
that goes through the communities of Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village between 
223rd Avenue and the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH).  The plan has been 
prepared for Multnomah County, with assistance from the consulting team of Cogan 
Owens Cogan, Falconi Consulting and SERA Architects, and a technical advisory 
committee (TAC) that includes representatives of the county, the three cities, TriMet, 
Metro and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).  Residents and property 
owners participated in the planning process and provided guidance during two public 
workshops conducted in January and March, 2005. 
The planning process grew out of earlier planning efforts associated with the Fairview 
Village project.  Prior to planning for that project, this section of Halsey Street had been 
classified as a major arterial street, designed for five lanes of traffic.  During that project, 
the City of Fairview and other jurisdictions requested reclassification of the street to a 
three-lane minor arterial street.  The cities and County also recommended a design that 
would enable increased use by pedestrians, bicycles and transit users, while preserving 
adequate traffic capacity along the street.  Traffic modeling undertaken at that time 
indicated that Halsey Street would operate at acceptable level of service as a minor 
arterial, presuming that capacity would not be compromised on parallel facilities.  No 
additional modeling was conducted for this project. 
In addition to the overall goal of developing a multi-modal plan for Halsey Street, other 
objectives of the planning process included the following: 
9 Involve the public in designing the streetscape for Halsey Street in Troutdale, 
Fairview and Wood Village. 
9 Create a corridor that links the older portions of Wood Village, Fairview and 
Troutdale with newer portions, while visually supporting the character of each. 
9 Create sense of identity and entryway to each community. 
9 Explore the potential to incorporate green-street designs in the streetscape. 
9 Minimize the need for acquisition of additional needed public right-of-way.  
This Conceptual Design described in this report is expected to be implemented over 
time as development occurs, land uses change and/or funding becomes available.  
Overall, the plan may take a number of years to complete.  Some sections may be 
implemented more quickly than others, depending on how quickly specific areas 
develop or change in use. 
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STUDY AREA OVERVIEW 
Physical Features and Conditions 
As noted previously, the project area includes portions of the cities of Fairview, Wood 
Village and Troutdale.  Most of the land directly adjacent to Halsey Street is relatively 
flat. In the eastern half of the study area, land slopes uphill to the south and downhill to 
the north to some degree, particularly just east of 244th Avenue. Farther from the street, 
the land slopes more significantly uphill to the south.  Large trees are scattered along 
the corridor, with concentrations/groves east of the apartment complex north of Halsey 
Street, east of 238th Avenue, and east and west of 244th Avenue.   
Three streams cross Halsey Street -- one just east of 244th Avenue, one near 223rd 
Avenue, and one just east of 227th Avenue.  All three streams flow through culverts 
where they cross roadways.  Data from Metro and National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) 
maps indicate several relatively large wetlands within the study area; each is within 
approximately 400 feet of Halsey Street.  Additional information provided by the County 
and Cities of Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village indicate the presence of other 
wetlands, some of which are within 100 – 200 feet of the roadway.  The City of Wood 
Village Comprehensive Plan indicates that areas in the eastern part of the city near 
Halsey Street (between 238th and 244th Avenues) have poor drainage and a history of 
flooding.   
There are some historic resources in the study area, most notably the Edgefield 
Property and the County Farm.  They are included in the National Register of Historic 
Places.  There is also a historic tree on the east side of 238th Avenue in front of a care 
facility.  The original or old Wood Village also is of historical significance as it was a 
company town for Reynolds Aluminum.  This includes City Hall and the commercial 
complex at the southeast quadrant of the intersection of 238th Avenue and Halsey 
Street. 
Public community facilities located along Halsey Street within or just outside the study 
area include the following: 
9 Marilyn’s Park (northeast of 223rd 
Avenue /Halsey Street) 
9 Donald L. Robertson City Park 
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9 Wood Village City Hall (northwest of 
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9 County Farm property, north of Halsey 
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9 Property surrounding Edgefield Manor south of Halsey Street that also includes a 
county jail (vacant) 
9 Arata School (near Donald L. Robertson Park and just south of the study area), 
which includes the Edgefield Children’s Center 
Existing and Future Land Uses 
There is a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, community, and resource land uses 
within the study area.  The western portion of the study area (223rd to 244th Avenues) is 
more intensely developed with an approximately even mix of residential and non-
residential uses.  These uses include commercial and industrial uses just east of 223rd 
and primarily residential uses south of Halsey between approximately 229th and 244th 
Avenues.  North of Halsey between 229th and 244th Avenues, there is a mix of 
residential, commercial, and community uses that include the Mt. Hood Community 
College/Head Start (apartment complex) facility, Wood Village City Hall, and several 
large commercial and industrial businesses. 
The eastern portion of the study area is less developed, particularly north of Halsey 
Street and within ½ mile east of 244th Avenue.  The Edgefield Manor 
restaurant/brewpub/bed-and-breakfast complex is south of Halsey Street about 700 feet 
east of the 244th Avenue.  The area at the eastern end of the corridor is comprised of 
residences, open space, and commercial and industrial use (at the far eastern end).  
The density of residential uses varies significantly from relatively dense multi-family 
units to single houses on large lots. 
Policies and plans for future development continue to envision a mix of land uses along 
Halsey Street that is fairly similar to the existing mix of uses, with the following 
exceptions: 
9 Fairview’s Community Vision plan anticipates development/extension of a mixed-use 
town center area between 223rd Avenue and approximately 229th Avenue.  Much of 
this area north of Halsey Street is currently undeveloped. 
9 The area east of 244th Avenue and north of Halsey (currently undeveloped) is zoned 
and expected to be used for light industrial or commercial development. 
9 The area both east and west of Edgefield Manor is zoned for future commercial 
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9 Additional, denser residential and mixed-use development is anticipated at the 
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Transportation Facilities and Conditions 
Halsey Street is classified as a minor arterial by the County and Cities of Fairview and 
Wood Village.  The City of Troutdale defers to county standards for the road.  Minor 
arterials are defined in the County’s Functional Classification System as streets that 
“typically carry less traffic volume than principal and major arterial streets, but have a 
high degree of connectivity between communities.  Minor arterial streets provide major 
links in the regional road and bikeway networks; provide for freight mobility and transit 
corridors; and may serve as significant links in the local pedestrian system, especially 
where they are designed as community boulevards.” 
For minor arterials, county standards call for two to four travel lanes (two preferred), 
bicycle lanes, sidewalks, planting strips (optional but preferred) and a median/center 
turn lane.  The county standards provide for a range of dimensions for the width of each 
element of the street and are illustrated in Figure 3.  
Halsey Street is classified as a bicycle, pedestrian and transit route throughout the 
study area.  Street classification standards call for bicycle lanes and sidewalks along the 
roadway throughout the study area.  Within the study area, bicycle lanes currently exist 
along virtually the entire length of Halsey Street on both sides of the road.  Between 
223rd and 238th Avenues, there are sidewalks on both sides of the street.  East of 238th 
Avenue, there are several short, discontinuous sections of sidewalk. 
The TSPs and other plans of the county and cities within the study area call for a variety 
of improvements related to Halsey Street, including the following: 
9 Widen Halsey Street to a minor arterial street in all three jurisdictions 
9 Complete a continuous system of bicycle lanes and sidewalks on both sides of the 
street 
9 Implement traffic calming, improved crossings, signage and other pedestrian 
improvements within the city of Fairview (Fairview Community Vision), including 
enhanced intersection/crossing improvement at the intersection of 223rd 
Avenue/Halsey Street 
9 Create directional signage for businesses in Fairview 
9 Redesign the intersection of Halsey Street/HCRH 
In addition, the City of Wood Village has recommended consideration of additional 
pedestrian crosswalks, speed display signs and traffic-calming facilities to reduce traffic 
speeds and improve pedestrian displays.  TriMet also has discussed enhancing or 
increasing the visibility of transit stops in the area. 
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Figure 3.  Minor Arterial Standards, Multnomah County 
 

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PLANNING PROCESS 
In developing a conceptual design for Halsey Street, the consulting team worked with 
county staff and members of the TAC to conduct the following activities: 
9 Obtained, mapped and summarized data on existing conditions in the project area, 
including: 
− Parcel boundaries and ownership  
− Comprehensive plan, zoning and design overlay designations  
− Existing land use  
− Topography  
− Environmental features, including existing mapped wetlands or riparian areas 
− Historic features, including historic districts, structures or trees identified in 
county or city inventories 
− Existing right-of-way 
− Travel lane width  
− Intersection configurations including crosswalks 
− Location and width of bike lane and sidewalks  
− Existing transit facilities  
− Driveways and other property 
9 Described transportation and land use planning issues associated with different 
potential design elements of the street, including use and design of sidewalks, 
bicycle lanes, medians, center turn-lanes, transit facilities, landscaping, gateway 
features and other elements. 
9 Identified examples of street designs used in similar areas elsewhere in the Portland 
metropolitan region and other communities in Oregon. 
9 Prepared graphics illustrating design elements, typical design examples and related 
issues. 
9 Conducted a public workshop on January 12, 2005 in Fairview to discuss possible 
plans for the future design of Halsey Street.  Identified preferences and priorities for 
specific design elements in the corridor overall and in each individual community. 
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9 Prepared a draft Concept Plan based on the results of the public workshop and 
guidance from the TAC. 
9 Presented the draft Concept Plan at a second public workshop on March 10, 2005 in 
Fairview.  Participants provided comments and suggested revisions to the Plan. 
9 Reviewed results of the workshop and proposed changes to the draft Concept Plan 
with members of the TAC; revised the Concept Plan accordingly. 
9 Prepared this Final Report. 
PROPOSED CONCEPT PLAN ELEMENTS 
Development of the Concept Plan was driven primarily by the overall project objectives 
and results of public workshops.  In reviewing and recommending possible design 
elements, public workshop participants recommended the following: 
9 Consistency throughout the corridor is important for the look and feel of the street 
design, but preserving the unique qualities of each community needs to be a 
consideration.  Changes in design 
among communities can be subtle, 
rather than pronounced.  For example, 
different lighting standards may be 
used to differentiate among the 
communities. 
9 On-street parking should be provided 
where beneficial, such as in 
commercial areas, but is not 
necessarily desirable or needed in 
other areas because of perceived 
impacts to pedestrian safety, 
neighborhoods and driver visibility.  
9 In general, an open center turn-lane is preferred to allow for traffic access and 
making turns onto both sides of the street, particularly for emergency vehicles.  
Pedestrian islands are recommended in specific locations such as mid-block 
crossings near locations with significant pedestrian movement. 
9 Landscaping is desired but in a manner that will not increase maintenance work or 
costs.  Tree wells and planters are preferred.  Most participants did not favor 
continuous planting strips.  However, members of the consulting team and TAC note 
the following drawbacks with wide sidewalks that do not include planting strips: 
− Higher construction costs 
− More impervious surface 
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− A more urban look and feel that would be 
inconsistent with the existing and proposed 
character of the study area in 
predominantly residential sections. 
For these reasons, a landscaping buffer strip 
in areas planned for future residential and 
industrial use is recommended to accomplish 
other goals of the project such as improved 
aesthetics, more effective stormwater 
management, lower construction costs, and 
consistency with neighborhood character.   
9 A pedestrian-friendly environment is desired, 
and can be addressed with amenities such as lighting, landscaping and sidewalks 
that are at least six feet wide.  Wider sidewalks are recommended in commercial 
areas and/or to accommodate street trees in tree wells. 
9 Workshop participants would like more room for buses (both school and public) to 
pull out of traffic to make stops.  However, TriMet makes limited use of bus pullouts.  
Their general practice is to use “inflow loading” where the bus picks up passengers 
while stopped in the right-of-way.  This improves transit speed and reduces conflicts 
between cars and buses as buses pull into the travel lane.  
In response to these recommendations, the Concept Plan includes the following 
elements (see Figures 10, 13 and 16): 
9 Bicycle lanes are provided throughout the length of the corridor, consistent with City 
and county standards and public comments. 
9 Sidewalks are located along the full 
length of the corridor.  Sidewalks will be 
nine feet wide, including a 
landscaping/furnishing zone in areas 
zoned for commercial use and a 
landscaping strip in areas zoned for 
residential or industrial use (see Figures 
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9 On-street parking will be provided in 
areas zoned for commercial use.  On-
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the side of the street adjacent to land 
zoned for such use. 
9 Two travel lanes (one in each direction) will be provided, with a width of 10 – 12 feet 
(per county standards).  
 
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Figure 5. Commercial Streetscape 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 6. Residential Streetscape 
 
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9 A continuous center turn-lane will be provided along most of the corridor.  The center 
lane will include raised pedestrian islands located at strategic points in the corridor 
near significant pedestrian generators.   
Three locations are identified: 
− Just west of the entrance to the 
Fairview Oaks development 
− Adjacent to Donald L. Robertson City 
Park 
− Adjacent to Edgefield Manor 
Two future possible locations also have been identified, assuming an increase in 
development density and pedestrian traffic.  These locations could vary, depending 
on future conditions and identified community needs.  They include:   
− Between the Fairview/Wood Village city limits and 238th Avenue 
− Approximately halfway between Edgefield Manor and the Historic Columbia River 
Highway 
9 Ornamental street lights will be added 
per city and county standards.  
Lighting standards for Multnomah 
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Troutdale.  City of Wood Village 
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community (see Figure 7). 
9 Transit stops will continue to be 
located throughout the corridor.  
Additional bus shelters will be 
constructed based on community 
needs, ridership and passenger pickup 
levels.  Existing bus pullouts will be 
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Figure 7. Lighting Standards 
Wood Village Standard County Standard 
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Community-Specific Standards and Facilities 
As noted above, design standards for Halsey Street are expected to vary, depending on 
the type of planned land use adjacent to each side of the road.  Because land uses vary 
throughout the corridor, the design varies within each city.  Cross-sections have been 
prepared for specific locations within the project area to illustrate typical design cross-
sections.  The design is described for each jurisdiction below and on the accompanying 
figures. 
Fairview 
Throughout Fairview, the road will include the following: 
9 Two 12-foot travel lanes 
9 One 12-foot center turn lane, with pedestrian crossing islands located just west of 
the entrance to the Fairview Oaks development 
9 Two six-foot bike lanes 
9 Ornamental street lights per county standards (see Figure 7 on page 13) 
Additional features include: 
9 On the north side of the road between 223rd Avenue and 227th Avenue, a combined 
nine-foot sidewalk and furnishing area and an 8-foot-wide parking lane (see Figure 
8) 
9 On the north side of the road between 227th Avenue and Wood Village city limits, a 
combined nine-foot sidewalk and furnishing area and no on-street parking (see 
Figure 9) 
9 On the south side of the road between 223rd Avenue and the future Wood Village 
Boulevard, a combined nine-foot sidewalk and furnishing area and an 8-foot-wide 
parking lane (see Figures 8 and 9) 
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Figure 8.  Fairview Street Design Cross-Section 1 
 
 
 
 
Figure 9.  Fairview Street Design Cross-Section 2 
 
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Wood Village 
Throughout Wood Village, the road will include the following: 
9 Two 12-foot travel lanes 
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¾ Just west of the entrance to the Fairview Oaks development 
¾ Between the Fairview/Wood Village city limits and 238th Avenue (second phase) 
¾ Adjacent to Donald L. Robertson City Park 
9 Two six-foot bike lanes 
9 Ornamental street lights per City of Wood Village standards (see Figure 7 on page 
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9 On the north side of the road between the Fairview/Wood Village city limits and 244th 
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parking lane (see Figures 11 and 12) 
9 On the south side of the road between the Fairview/Wood Village city limits and 
approximately 235th Avenue, and between Birch Street and the Fairview/Troutdale 
city limits, a combined nine-foot sidewalk and landscaping area and no on-street 
parking (see Figure 11) 
9 On the south side of the road between approximately 235th Avenue and Birch Street, 
a combined nine-foot sidewalk and furnishing area and an 8-foot-wide parking lane 
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Troutdale 
Throughout Troutdale, the road will include the following: 
9 Two 12-foot travel lanes 
9 One 12-foot center turn-lane, with pedestrian crossing islands located at Edgefield 
Manor and approximately halfway between Edgefield Manor and the Historic 
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9 Two six-foot bike lanes 
9 Ornamental street lights per Multnomah County standards (see Figure 7 on page 13) 
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9 On the north side of the road between the Wood Village/Troutdale city limits and 
Edgefield Meadows, a combined nine-foot sidewalk and landscaping strip and no 
on-street parking (see Figure 14) 
9 On the north side of the road between Edgefield Meadows and the Historic 
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9 On the south side of the road between Edgefield Meadows and the Historic 
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Implementation and Cost 
The improvements described in this report and accompanying Concept Plan will be 
implemented over time as funding becomes available.  Funding may come from a 
variety of sources, including Regional Transportation Plan project funds, state or federal 
grants, contributions from developers or property owners made as properties are 
redeveloped, and city and county transportation budgets. 
Improvements are likely to be made as changes in land use occur, as properties 
redevelop and as sufficient funds are available to construct improvements in 
meaningful-sized areas of the corridor.  A number of factors will need to be considered 
as improvements are made, including: 
9 Consistency with existing land use.  Designs in this plan are oriented to planned 
future land uses, which in some areas differ from existing use.  During public 
workshops, a number of participants commented that some features proposed for 
commercial areas (e.g., on-street parking) are not appropriate for existing residential 
areas.  It is expected that on-street parking would not be added until areas are 
converted to commercial use. 
9 Maintenance issues.  Participants in public meetings voiced concerns about the 
cost and ability to maintain landscaping and other amenities identified in the street 
design.  In preparing detailed designs for the street, low-maintenance landscaping 
techniques should be considered and adjacent property owners should be consulted 
or have the ability to modify landscaping if they desire. 
9 Transit facilities.  The Concept Plan identifies existing bus stops and shelters.  
Additional shelters are expected to be constructed over time, with locations based 
on ridership and passenger pickup data.  The proposed street design includes 
adequate space for bus shelters. 
Planning level cost estimates have been prepared for the proposed improvements to 
Halsey Street.  It is assumed that the existing roadway base and surface are adequate 
to accommodate future needs.  Cost estimates have been prepared for sidewalk, 
landscaping, lighting, and pedestrian island improvements, as well as needed striping.  
Costs are summarized in Tables 1 - 4.  It is expected that these cost estimates will be 
refined as part of future detailed planning and engineering studies for specific individual 
projects within the study area.  Cost estimate assumptions include: 
9 No roadway work (widening, etc.) was included 
9 Spacing for the lighting poles was provided by county staff 
9 Cost estimates for trees are $200/each; this is slightly higher than estimates used by 
Friends of Trees and the City of Portland (to be conservative) 
9 Unit prices are based on ODOT Region 1 typical bidding pricing 
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9 All estimates are rounded to the nearest $500, except those under $200 
Table 1. Summary of Cost Estimates by Jurisdiction 
City and Item Units Cost Total Cost 
Fairview   
Striping Linear foot $0.07 $500  
9' sidewalks Square foot $3.02 $70,000  
6' sidewalks Square foot $3.02 $9,000  
Trees Tree $200.00 $4,500 
Curb and gutter Linear foot $8.95 $27,000  
ADA ramp Ramp $759.62 $3,000  
Pedestrian Crossing signs Sign $18.58 $0  
Street Lights Sign $4,500.00 $153,000  
Sod Square yard $5.20 $1,000  
Concrete Islands Square foot $6.59 $0.00  
Tree Grates Tree grate $85.20 $2,000  
Fairview Total   $270,000  
Wood Village     
Widen pavement to 3 lanes Linear foot   
Striping Linear foot $0.07 $1,500  
9' sidewalks Square foot $3.02 $92,500  
6' sidewalks Square foot $3.02 $66,000  
Trees Tree $200.00 $11,000 
Curb and gutter Linear foot $8.95 $67,000  
ADA ramp Ramp $759.62 $8,500  
Pedestrian Crossing signs Sign $18.58 $111  
Street Lights Light $4,500.00 $373,500 
Sod Square yard $5.20 $6,500  
Concrete Islands Square foot $6.59 $9,500  
Tree Grates Tree grate $85.20 $5,000  
Speed Signs Sq ft-sign $19.72 $75 
No parking Signs Sq ft-sign $14.70 $50 
Street Base Ton $13.60 $38,000 
Asphalt Ton $16.57 $21,000 
Wood Village Total   $700,236 
Troutdale     
Widen pavement to 3 lanes Linear foot   
Striping Linear foot $0.07 $2,000  
9' sidewalks Square foot $3.02 $42,500  
6' sidewalks Square foot $3.02 $160,000  
Trees Tree $200.00 $14,000 
Curb and gutter Linear foot $8.95 $91,000  
ADA ramp Ramp $759.62 $4,000  
Pedestrian Crossing signs Sign $18.58 $75  
Street Lights Sign $4,500.00 $508,500  
Sod Square yard $5.20 $15,500  
Concrete Islands Square foot $6.59 $6,500  
Tree Grates Tree grate $85.20 $6,000  
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City and Item Units Cost Total Cost 
Speed Signs Sq ft-sign $19.72 $75 
No parking Signs Sq ft-sign $14.70 $150 
Street Base Ton $13.60 $106,500 
Asphalt Ton $16.57 $59,000 
Troutdale Total   $1,015,800 
Project Total   $1,986,036 
 
Table 2. Jurisdiction/Project Characteristics 
Project Site Total Length (ft) Without Intersections 
Fairview 1,567 1,510 
Wood Village 4,067 3,740 
Troutdale 5,200 5,083 
 
 
Table 3. Cost Elements by Jurisdiction 
Item Fairview Wood Village Troutdale 
ADA ramps 4 11 5 
Trees 23 56 69 
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P-signs 0 6 4 
Lights 34 83 113 
Sod (sq.yrd) 167 1,211 2,944 
NP signs  3 10 
Speed Signs  4 4 
Widening (sq ft)  38,400 107,160 
 
 
Table 4. Sidewalk Characteristics  
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Wood Village 3,400 30,600  
Troutdale 1,566.7 14,103  
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Wood Village 3,633 21,798 10,899 
Troutdale 8,833 52,998 26,499 
 
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APPENDIX A.  PUBLIC WORKSHOP SUMMARIES 
The Halsey Street Concept Plan was influenced significantly by the results of two public 
workshops held with property owners and citizens in the study area.  Results of those 
workshops are briefly summarized on pages 10 and 11 of this report and described in 
detail in the following pages. 
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PUBLIC WORKSHOP #1 
JANUARY 12, 2005 
6 – 8:30 PM 
FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER 
300 HARRISON STREET 
 
SUMMARY 
 
Multnomah County, with the consulting team of Cogan Owens Cogan, Falconi 
Consulting and SERA Architects, conducted a public workshop on January 12 in 
Fairview to discuss possible plans for the future design of the portion of Halsey Street 
that goes through the communities of Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village between 
223rd Avenue and the Historic Columbia River Highway.  Nearly 25 residents attended 
and the three communities were fairly evenly represented. 
 
County and consultant team representatives provided an overview of the project, 
including its history, goals and expected outcomes.  They then worked with participants 
in small groups to identify desired street design elements and priorities for the entire 
study area, as well as for specific communities.  Groups were organized by community 
for Fairview, Troutdale or Wood Village.  The suggestions that participants most agreed 
upon are listed below. 
 
Entire Corridor 
Participants generally agreed on the following: 
ƒ Consistency throughout the corridor is important for the look and feel of the street 
design, but preserving the unique qualities of each community needs to be a 
consideration.  Changes in design among communities can be subtle, rather than 
pronounced. 
ƒ On-street parking is fine where beneficial, such as in commercial areas, but is not 
necessarily desirable or needed in other areas because of perceived impacts to 
pedestrian safety, neighborhoods and driver visibility. 
ƒ Slightly more participants favored an open middle turn lane to allow for traffic access 
to both sides of the street, particularly emergency vehicles, to make turns.  Those 
that prefer a median do so for safety reasons and recommend pedestrian islands in 
specific locations such as mid-block crossings near locations with significant 
pedestrian movement. 
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ƒ Landscaping is desired but in a manner that will not increase maintenance work or 
costs.  Tree wells and planters were suggested.  Most participants did not favor 
continuous planting strips. 
ƒ A pedestrian-friendly environment is desired, and can be addressed with amenities 
such as lighting, landscaping and sidewalks that are at least six feet wide.  Wider 
sidewalks are recommended in commercial areas and/or to accommodate street 
trees in tree wells. 
ƒ Participants would like more room for buses (both school and public) to pull out of 
traffic to make stops. 
 
Responses to recommendations: 
ƒ While some participants expressed concerns about safety associated with on-street 
parking pedestrian, on-street parking can improve safety for people walking by 
buffering them from traffic. 
ƒ Sidewalks may need to be wider throughout the corridor to accommodate tree wells 
if no continuous planting strips are desired. 
ƒ Typically, the County enters into an agreement with the appropriate city for 
maintaining a given section of a street like Halsey.  The city then has the 
responsibility for maintaining it or compensating the county for doing so.  
Requirements for property owner maintenance will be clarified with individual cities.  
ƒ While participants noted concerns about the cost of maintaining landscaping strips, 
along Halsey and recommended a wide sidewalk that incorporates trees in tree 
wells, there are several drawbacks to this approach, including:  
− Higher construction costs 
− More impervious surface 
− A more urban look and feel that would be inconsistent with the existing and 
possibly proposed character of the study area in predominantly residential 
sections. 
For these reasons, we propose a landscaping buffer strip in residential areas to 
accomplish other goals of the project such as improved aesthetics, more effective 
stormwater management, lower construction costs, and consistency with 
neighborhood character.  We can work with the county and city to identify plantings 
that would have lower maintenance costs. 
 
Fairview 
ƒ For the intersection of Halsey and 223rd, participants recommend the following: 
− Wider sidewalks 
− Reduce landscaping near intersection (about 100’) 
− Turn lanes to maintain capacity, with a right-hand turn from 223rd, south to 
Halsey, west 
− A safer bus stop 
ƒ Landscaping features -- planter boxes and seasonal decorations. 
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ƒ Pedestrian crosswalks are needed.  If pedestrian islands are used, incorporate some 
landscaping for safety, but high visibility reflectors, contrasting pavements. 
ƒ Maintain the option to add additional lanes without moving sidewalks. 
 
Responses to recommendations: 
ƒ Maintaining the option to add more lanes is not necessarily consistent with the 
overall objective of creating a three-lane road. 
ƒ A separate traffic analysis at the intersection of 223rd is recommended to determine 
the need for turn lanes recommended above. 
 
Troutdale 
ƒ Build more sidewalks now in anticipation of future growth. 
ƒ Create marked crosswalks or lighted intersections to accommodate areas that are 
already pedestrian and bicycle-friendly, such as Edgefield.  Tree wells are the 
preferred method of landscaping. 
ƒ Use natural landscaping to reflect the natural environment. 
ƒ Make sure the design incorporates the new scenic byway designation of Halsey 
between Troutdale and 238th. 
ƒ Consider on-street parking only if the benefits will outweigh the costs.  For example, 
it may be beneficial in commercial areas but not in other areas, particularly where 
topography is a challenge. 
ƒ More participants in this group favored a turn lane over a median in the middle lane 
of Halsey to provide access, especially in anticipation of more development. 
 
Responses to recommendations: 
ƒ Pedestrian islands also are recommended at selected locations.  This would improve 
pedestrian safety and complement the City’s Main Street design.  
 
Wood Village 
ƒ Reduce congestion at the intersection of Halsey and 223rd. 
ƒ Include bicycle lanes. 
ƒ Beautification and continuity are important. 
ƒ Exercise common sense in designing improvements. 
ƒ Consider on-street parking where necessary for retail but not in areas with only 
residential. 
ƒ Most favor a turning lane for the following reasons: 
− To provide access to trucks at 244th 
− To provide a breakdown lane for trucks 
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ƒ Some other participants favor a median or pedestrian islands for the following 
reasons: 
− To address access management conflicts 
− To possibly increase property value 
− To improve pedestrian safety and mobility 
ƒ Consider roundabouts, particularly at 244th and the extension of Wood Village 
Boulevard. (recommended by one group member) 
 
Responses to recommendations: 
ƒ Installation of a roundabout at 244th is not recommended by the consulting team due 
to concerns about potential impacts on traffic capacity, right-of-way and truck 
movement.  However, a roundabout or some other gateway feature at one or more 
other key intersections in Wood Village could help establish a community identity for 
Wood Village.  More traffic analysis (through a separate project) would be needed to 
determine the feasibility of this. 
ƒ Many participants’ comments seemed to be oriented more towards existing 
conditions, rather than future plans, including denser and more commercial 
development in certain portions of Wood Village. 
 
 
 
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PUBLIC WORKSHOP #2 
MARCH 10, 2005 
6 – 8:30 PM 
FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER 
300 HARRISON STREET 
 
SUMMARY 
 
Multnomah County, with the consulting team of Cogan Owens Cogan, Falconi 
Consulting and SERA Architects, conducted the second of two public workshops on 
March 10 in Fairview to discuss the future design of the portion of Halsey Street that 
goes through the communities of Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village between 223rd 
Avenue and the Historic Columbia River Highway.  This purpose of this workshop was 
to present a possible design that incorporated public comments received at the first 
workshop on January 12.  Sixteen residents attended and all three communities were 
represented. 
 
County and consultant team representatives provided an overview of the project, 
including its history, goals and expected outcomes.  They then presented a possible 
design for Halsey Street and explained how public comments were incorporated into 
that design.  The following design aspects were included based on the public comments 
from the first workshop: 
ƒ No median, but a continuous and open left turn lane. 
ƒ Continuity in design throughout the corridor. 
ƒ On street parking in commercial areas. 
ƒ Pedestrian islands in specific locations, such as mid-block crossings near locations 
with significant pedestrian movement. 
ƒ Street trees. 
ƒ Wide sidewalks, lighting and landscaping. 
Time for questions and further comments was provided following the presentation.  
Participant comments are listed below. 
ƒ Some participants were concerned that allowing on street parking on Halsey Street 
in the residential area between 222nd and 224th would attract crime.  The county and 
consultant team explained that the area, which is currently residential, is zoned for 
future commercial use and that it is unlikely that parking would be allowed until 
commercial uses were in place. 
ƒ Participants restated some concerns about the cost and maintenance of landscaping 
strips.  These sentiments were consistent with comments provided at the first public 
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workshop.  However, the consulting team recommended the planting strip in 
residential areas to give them a more residential feel, improve appearances, reduce 
construction costs and assist with filtering and managing stormwater.  Planting strips 
would not be used in commercial areas.  There was agreement that if property 
owners have to maintain vegetation in the planting strip, then they should be able to 
choose and/or change what type of vegetation is planted.  Ideas for plantings 
included shrubs instead of trees to improve visibility and plants that don’t need much 
water to save maintenance costs for property owners. 
ƒ Most participants who commented were supported the idea of incorporating a 
slightly meandering sidewalk.  This idea received the strongest support in the portion 
of Halsey fronting Edgefield. 
ƒ Two features on the Draft Concept Plan map need to be relocated, including one 
bus stop and the Academy of the Alternatives, which recently moved. 
 
Responses to comments: 
ƒ Concerns about locating on-street parking in residential areas where residents have 
concerns can be addressed in implementing language for the Plan. 
ƒ Responses to concerns about maintenance of landscaping areas are described 
above. 
 
After comments from this workshop are incorporated, a final design will be presented to 
the Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village City Councils, as well as to the Multnomah 
Board of County Commissioners for approval and adoption.