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OR 217 Interchange Management Study. A la carte planning for an unpredictable fiscal future. John Bosket, PE. Downtown Portland. Beaverton Regional Center. Washington Square Regional Center. Tigard Town Center. 120,000 ADT. 12 interchanges in 7 miles. 2 lanes. 2 nd.
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OR 217 Interchange Management Study A la carte planning for an unpredictable fiscal future John Bosket, PE
Downtown Portland Beaverton Regional Center Washington Square Regional Center Tigard Town Center 120,000 ADT
12 interchanges in 7 miles 2 lanes
2nd Least reliable freeway
60% Non-recurrent congestion
70% Rear end collisions 50% Crashes in AM and PM peak periods
Is there a project we can afford that will make a difference?
mobility reliability cost safety
1. System management 2. Ramp management 3. Surface streets 4. Interchange improvements
1. System management 2. Ramp management 3. Surface streets 4. Interchange improvements
A menu of compatible projects A range of project costs
A menu of compatible projects A range of project costs Flexible funding
A menu of compatible projects A range of project costs Flexible funding All projects advance the objective of improving reliability and safety
1.5 miles of shoulder widening Ramp meter upgrades 28 dynamic message signs on mainline and arterials Full detection and communications upgrades All new pavement By 2013
So…? We can make a difference with less money
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