Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford) Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford) for Jackson County Planning Commission May 9, 2013.

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)for Jackson County Planning Commission

May 9, 2013

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Objectives

• Provide an overview of work to date

• Explain the process and alternatives that were consider in DEIS

• Show a summary of project impacts

• Share next steps

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Study AreaThe project study area is a 7.9-mile corridor extending from I-5 through White City

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Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Project Purpose

The purpose of the proposed action is to:

• Improve transportation mobility and safety in the OR62 corridor;

• Simplify transportation system connections;

• Identify potential improvements for non-highway modes; and

• Maintain the regional economic role of the OR62 corridor.

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Project Need

DEFICIENT ROADWAY SYSTEM

• Confusing road system connections • Lacks hierarchy of connections that aids through travelers in finding their way.

COORIDOR CONGESTION

• Existing congestion is high and projected to worsen in the future.• 4 of 9 signalized intersections exceed performance targets currently• By 2035, 8 of 9 signalized intersections will exceed targets

SAFETY

• High crash rates • Multiple Top 5 and 10% SPIS Locations • Limited and deficient pedestrian, bicycle and transit infrastructure/service

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Decision-Making Process

Project Decision Needed

CAC, using input from public and staff, makes a recommendation to PDT

PDT, after considering all input, decides whether to act on the CAC recommendation

Staff provides technical input

Community (general public, local jurisdictions, businesses,

and others) provides valuable input

If PDT doesn't act on CAC recommendation, more information is gathered

and the process is repeated

OR

PDT decision is recorded

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Decision-Making Process

Project Development Team (PDT)

A team that includes City, County, State and Federal technical members, local stakeholders and development staff.

Represent disciplines such as environmental, planning, freight, traffic analysis, regional issues, as well as.

Responsible for project management decisions, technical quality of the project and assisting in the successful development of the project.   Represent the best interests of the public at large.   Provides overall strategy and direction to the project.  

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Decision-Making Process (cont.)

Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)

Includes concerned citizens from the general project area, including highway users, property and business owners.   Represents disciplines such as bicyclists, pedestrians, transit, agriculture, environmental issues and other interests.   Serves as a forum and community “sounding board” for the project.   Advises the PDT to ensure that the interests, issues, knowledge and recommendations of the local community are considered in project decisions.

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

NEPA ProcessThe National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

We are here

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

How do People Use Oregon 62?

Roughly 40% of the vehicles on OR 62 are traveling through the corridor

The other 60% of the vehicles have either an origin or a destination within the corridor

CONCLUSION: Any plan to reduce congestion in the OR 62 corridor will have to include easy access to the businesses AND a limited-access expressway for efficient through-traffic movement.

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Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Reduced Range of Alternatives

• Bypass

• Bypass with Split Diamond Interchange at I-5

• Existing Highway Build

• Texas Turnaround

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Alternatives in DEIS

•Split Diamond Interchange at I-5 “SD Alternative”

•Directional Interchange at I-5 “DI Alternative”

Design Options A, B and C

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Preferred Alternative:

SD Interchange with Design Option C

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

JTA Phase

Jobs and Transportation Act - $100 M

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

(info here on JTA + impacts)

• ie: travel time reduction using bypass)

• vpool mitigation site?

• traffic circulation (see next two slides for N.and S. terminus areas)

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

JTA Phase - Southern Terminus

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

JTA Phase – Northern Terminus

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Floodplains

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Floodplains contd.

• (Wade’s info here???)

Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Rd. (Medford)

Next Steps

May 2013: Publish FEIS/Record of Decision (ROD)

August 2013: Permits/Approvals

March 2014: Phase 1 JTA Phase Bid Date

July 2016: Phase 2 JTA Phase Bid Date