On Thursday 1/16 the Tigard Chamber GAPP Committee received an update on this potential measure that could go on the November 2020 ballot, that would fund improvements/projects for a better, safer more reliable transportation system for all in the Metro area.
The focus of this measure would be on priority corridors and connecting with existing regional programs. You may hear this measure referred to as T2020. It would include road improvements, bike lanes, side walks, trails, bus lanes, signals, street lights and light rail. The SW Corridor Light Rail project is part of this measure.
As we all know our transportation system is complex and getting more congested as more people are moving to our area and most community members choose a place to live and then commute quite a ways for work, school and more. One look at this picture, helps bring that home.
In February 2019, Metro Council President Lynn Peterson appointed a task force to advise the council in the development of a possible regional transportation investment measure. The members of the task force were chosen to reflect the diversity and interests of a wide range of people and communities across greater Portland.
This task force has recently come back with their initial recommendation to Metro Council for funding of Tier 1 investments in the corridor. The investment from within Oregon will leverage Federal and other funds outside Oregon for the total package. The image below gives an idea of the size of the project.
It is estimated that this project could build:
• 40-45 miles of new sidewalk
• 130-140 miles of improved bikeways
• 4000 new street lights
• 280 safe marked crossings
• 250 new transit priority signals
• 25-30 miles of new bus lanes
• 24 miles of new MAX tracks
We will continue to bring you updates on this possible measure.
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