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1 VAM FRAMEWORK 4 ACTION This document outlines the final VAM deliverable including 1) Vision Statement, Vision Principles, Goals 2) Topic areas with strategies, actions, and concepts including phasing and funding status 5/17/21 PURPOSE The purpose of the Framework 4 Action is to demonstrate implementable actions supporting Vision achievement. The Actions reflect the overall Vision and supporting Principles, Goals, and Strategies. The Framework 4 Action will serve as a resource and guiding document. Examples of uses include but are not limited to: Project implementation Informing policy development and decisions Leveraging strategic investments Reference for grant applications/proposals Integration of transit programs Capital improvements planning and purchasing Research, studies, plans Customer engagement, outreach, marketing Ongoing collaborative action The Framework 4 Action will also inform the project list for the Mt. Hood Multimodal Transportation Plan (MHMM) 2.0 update. The MHMM is 15 year rolling plan updated every five years. [Web link to MHMM]

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VAM FRAMEWORK 4 ACTION This document outlines the final VAM deliverable including 1) Vision Statement, Vision Principles, Goals 2) Topic areas with strategies, actions, and concepts including phasing and funding status

5/17/21

PURPOSE The purpose of the Framework 4 Action is to demonstrate implementable actions supporting Vision achievement. The Actions reflect the overall Vision and supporting Principles, Goals, and Strategies.

The Framework 4 Action will serve as a resource and guiding document. Examples of uses include but are not limited to:

• Project implementation

• Informing policy development and decisions

• Leveraging strategic investments

• Reference for grant applications/proposals

• Integration of transit programs

• Capital improvements planning and purchasing

• Research, studies, plans

• Customer engagement, outreach, marketing

• Ongoing collaborative action

The Framework 4 Action will also inform the project list for the Mt. Hood Multimodal Transportation Plan (MHMM) 2.0 update. The MHMM is 15 year rolling plan updated every five years. [Web link to MHMM]

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2021/2022 Route Network Connecting the Mountain and Gorge Corridors

VISION [CONTENT TO BE ADDED FROM WORKSHOP 3]

Vision Statement

Vision Principles

Goals

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ACTIONS AND CONCEPTS

Key Topics Governance ................................................................................................................................ 5 Route Network ............................................................................................................................ 7 Transit Hub Network ................................................................................................................. 10 Transit Hub & Stop Amenities ................................................................................................... 12 Service Levels ........................................................................................................................... 13 Equitable & Safe Access ........................................................................................................... 14 Fare structure ............................................................................................................................ 15 Travel Times ............................................................................................................................. 16 Economy ................................................................................................................................... 18 Real-Time Information .............................................................................................................. 19 Recreation Lands Access & Congestion Management .............................................................. 20 Marketing, Branding & Customer Engagement ......................................................................... 22 Capital Equipment .................................................................................................................... 23 Transit-Oriented Policies ........................................................................................................... 24

Definition of Terms Service Types: Local, Express, Circulator/Shuttle

- Local – Closely spaced stops providing high levels of access all day

- Express – Connects major destinations and prioritizes short travel times by minimizing the number of stops. Passengers access service at major hubs. Service may be concentrated around peak times.

- Circulator/Shuttle -

HB 2017 – House Bill 2017

Immediate Action – Action to be completed in 1-2 years

Near-Term Action – Action to be completed in 3-5 years

Longer-Term Concepts – Concepts needing further study and resource allocation, that likely would take more than 5 years to implement

Planned – Recommended in a previously adopted plan or confirmed element of an agency’s workplan

Funded – Full funding available to complete the work described

Unfunded – No funding has been identified yet to complete the work described

Visioning Concept – Idea for service to be implemented in longer-term

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Acronyms ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act

CAT – Columbia Area Transit

CET – Cascades East Transit

CGE – Columbia Gorge Express

COIC – Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council

GTM – Gorge to Mountain

HRCTD – Hood River County Transportation District

MHMM – Mount Hood Multimodal Plan

MHTA – Mount Hood Transportation Alliance

MHX – Mount Hood Express

PAOT – Persons At One Time

SAM – Sandy Area Metro

TMP – Transit Master Plan

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GOVERNANCE Strategy Relevant Goals

S-01: Governance: determine model(s) for operationalizing regional service and achieving VAM goals

VP8, G18; VP5 G13

7S-01A: Maximize existing transit network: Maximize use of the existing network of transit providers.

VP3, G8; VP7, G17; GP8, G18

Example of Transit Integration Models

Source: TCRP

Immediate-Term Actions (Unfunded)

1. Formalize MHTA. Adopt charter with purpose, roles and responsibilities, and scope of activities. (Planned and Unfunded)

2. Develop VAM Leadership Team. Create leadership consortium to guide and lead VAM implementation and to advise the MHTP Executive Team. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

3. Evaluate Governance Goals and Identify Appropriate Models. Identify the benefits and shortcomings of the region’s existing governance models for achieving the Vision. Evaluate potential alternative governance model(s). Based on identified governance gaps and goals, recommend model(s) to achieve VAM. (Planned and Unfunded in MHMM 1.0; Visioning Concept)

Near-Term Actions (Unfunded)

4. Implement Governance Model(s). Use desired governance model(s) (Action 3) to leverage funding and implement the route network, transit hub network, and other Vision concepts. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

Longer-Term Concepts

A. Research Resource Balancing. Research other regional transit systems that successfully manage seasonal demand and develop list of solutions for resource optimization. Identify which solutions (e.g., resource sharing,

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contracting with private operators) may help the Gorge/Mountain region scale up and scale down operations to meet peak demand times. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

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ROUTE NETWORK Strategy Relevant Goals

S-02: Trunk and Feeder System: Create a network of express, local, and circulator routes connecting to and from the mountain

VP1: G1; VP4, G12

S-03: Access Priorities: Prioritize access to well-developed sites in the near-term, until policy and infrastructure has been formalized for access to less-developed sites.

VP2, G6; VP3, G10

S-04: Regional Connections: Make connections between transit providers convenient.

VP1 G1; GP8 G18

Routing Network Vision

Service Phasing Option

PLACEHOLDER – UNDER DEVELOPMENT

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Immediate-Term Actions (Funded)

5. Connect Warm Springs to Government Camp. Implement CET’s Warm Springs to Government Camp service in 2021/2022 (STIF 2019-2021)

Near-Term Actions (Unfunded)

6. Fill Missing Mountain Transit Link. Pilot expansion of transit service between Timberline Lodge and Mt. Hood Meadows, providing additional direct access to recreation lands. (Visioning concept, Unfunded)

7. Pilot Limited-Stop Service on Highway 26. Run limited stop service along the corridor served by MHX, serving only major stops to streamline travel time. (Visioning concept, Unfunded)

8. Plan Mountain Circulator. Develop cost and operating feasibility of piloting a mountain circulator between ski resorts, Government Camp, and Sno-Parks. (Visioning concept, Unfunded)

Longer-Term Concepts

B. Connect Sandy to Clackamas Town Center. Extend SAM from Sandy to Clackamas Town Center via Highway 212. (Planned and Unfunded in Clackamas County TDP)

C. Provide Highway 26/35 Local Service. Provide all-day, frequent local service in the corridors served by the Villages Shuttle and GTM, from Sandy to the mountain via Highway 26, and from Hood River to the mountain via Highway 35. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

D. Provide Highway 26/35 Express Service. Provide all-day, frequent express routes in the corridors served by MHX and GTM, from Sandy to the mountain via Highway 26, and from Hood River to the mountain via Highway 35. Serve primary transit hubs only to streamline travel times. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded).

E. Determine East Multnomah County Travel Demand. Evaluate the demand for travel between the Troutdale and Gresham markets, which are currently served by CGE, SAM, and TriMet. High demand may indicate the need for more direct service between these communities. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

F. Develop Mountain Transit Circulator. Continue developing mountain transit circulator (Action 8) and adding desired stops as site facilities and access policies are formalized. Connect at each end to major park and rides. (Visioning concept, Unfunded)

G. Provide On-Demand Services. Provide car share or other on-demand options so visitors can “park once” and take an alternate service to destinations around the mountain. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

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H. Explore Gondola/Aerial Tram. Continue exploring an aerial tram between Government Camp and Timberline Lodge. (Planned and Unfunded in MHMM 1.0, Timberline Master Plan)

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TRANSIT HUB NETWORK Strategy Relevant Goals

S-05: Transit Hubs: Develop network of primary and secondary transit hubs

VP1: G1; VP1, G4; VP4, G1

S-06: Park and Ride: Develop park and rides below the snow line

VP1, G1; VP2, G6; VP4, G1

Primary Transit Hubs

Immediate-Term Actions (Funded)

9. Complete Clackamas County Transit Hubs Study. Complete Clackamas County transit hubs study to identify (1) 2-4 locations for an intermodal hub on the mountain (2) hub requirements (3) management plan (4) cost estimating (5) design concepts. Use this opportunity to identify primary and secondary hubs. Visioning process identified primary and secondary hubs as a way of framing the level of transit service and amenities desired. (Clackamas County)

10. Develop Highway 35 Park and Ride Options. Review land use and park and ride options in the Highway 35 corridor as part of the HRCTD Transit Master Plan update (HRCTD includes CAT and CGE service). (Planned, Funded)

11. Develop Location for Hood River Transit Hub. Develop Anchor Way at the Port of Hood River as a transit hub for local service, intercity service, and service connection to the mountain. (Planned, Unfunded)

Immediate Term Actions (Unfunded)

12. Finalize Government Camp Rest Area Relocation. Complete relocation study and coordinate opportunities for transit with the Clackamas County transit hubs study (Action 9). (Planned, Unfunded)

13. Explore Sandy Transit Hub. Research the funding and implementation of a Transit-Oriented Development Park & Ride in Sandy. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

Near-Term Actions (Planned, Unfunded)

14. Develop Phased Bus Stops List. Build off transit hubs study (Action 9) to map out a phased list of future bus stops, including primary hubs, secondary hubs, and local/recreation stops. Work with USFS on site management and access priorities. Work with ODOT to improve safety at potential stop locations along Highway 35 to make sites viable for transit service. Develop list of desired amenities at each type of stop. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

PLACEHOLDER FOR MAP HIGHLIGHTING PRIMARY TRANSIT HUBS

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15. Formalize Existing Highway 26 Park and Rides. Add signage and amenities at park and rides along Highway 26. Evaluate existing usage and desired future functions in the express/local network. (Planned and Unfunded in MHMM 1.0)

16. Explore New Highway 26 Park and Rides. Continue exploring locations identified in MHMM 1.0 for robust park and rides to reduce driving into the main destinations area of Highway 26. (Planned and Unfunded in MHMM 1.0)

Longer-Term Concepts

I. Develop Transit Hubs as Places. Create an environment where bus riders have access to retail activities and can easily hop off a bus, visit a place, and hop back on the bus. This supports existing retail and encourages additional development. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

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TRANSIT HUB & STOP AMENITIES Strategy Relevant Goals

S-07: Amenities: Make waiting areas comfortable VP1 G5

S-08: Off-Bus Gear Storage: Provide secure locations for gear at transit hubs

VP1 G5; VP1 G3

S-09: Bus Tracking: Provide bus tracking information online, in apps, and on message boards

VP1 G4; VP1 G5

Vision – Primary Transit Hub

Immediate-Term Actions (Funded)

17. Upgrade MHX Stops. Options include improved signage, shelter, lighting, and other transit amenities to improve the safety and transit experience of rural riders. (2021-2023 STIF)

Immediate-Term Actions (Unfunded)

18. Research Bus Stop Amenities & Create Capital Cost Estimates. Conduct research and produce product list of desired primary and secondary hub amenities for inclusion in future funding requests. (Visioning Concept)

Near-Term Actions (Unfunded)

19. Add Gresham Transit Center Amenities. Add passenger amenities. (Planned and Unfunded in SAM Transit Master Plan)

Longer-Term Concepts

J. Build Out Transit Hub Amenities. Build out primary transit hubs serving major destinations and secondary hubs serving smaller destinations, with robust amenities. These include comfortable waiting areas, gear storage, bike lockers, wayfinding and local information, and next bus information. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

PLACEHOLDER for GRAPHIC:

Primary transit hub. Heated shelters, restroom, bike lockers, gear lockers, next bus arrival board, info kiosk (like to nearby restaurants), seating, lighting, nearby retail.

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SERVICE LEVELS Strategy Relevant Goals

S-10: Service Span: Scale service levels to demand VP1 G1

S-11: Frequency: Run frequently enough so people don’t need a schedule

VP1 G1

Near-Term Actions (Unfunded)

20. Accommodate Peak Winter Transit Demand. Identify cost to add trips during the highest demand times of the year to relieve peak transit demand, when demand is so high not all passengers can board (Thursday/Friday/Saturday in December and January). (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

21. Evaluate Service Levels. Explore cost and value of adding weekend service in the Highway 26 corridor served by SAM and MHX. (Planned and Unfunded in SAM Transit Master Plan) Examine feasibility of increased frequency on the Highway 35 corridor served by GTM in the HRCTD Transit Master Plan update (HRCTD includes CAT and CGE service). (Planned, Funded)

Longer-Term Concepts

K. Understand Unique Trip Patterns. Travel patterns of recreational, employment, and local resident needs vary. Conduct robust outreach to employers and traditionally marginalized communities to understand the unique travel demand patterns of the region. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

L. Establish Target Service Levels and Increase Service. Establish target service levels by season and weekday/weekend for hours of operation and frequency. Over time, increase service levels to meet targets. Strive to run service frequently enough that people do not have to consult a schedule. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

PLACEHOLDER: Order of magnitude costs for hourly or 30-minute service around the mountain compared to funding available today;

Show historical trends of FLAP/STIF other grants to show delta between vision and historically available funds

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EQUITABLE & SAFE ACCESS Strategy Relevant Goals

S-12: First-Last Mile Connections: Connect people who may not live near a bus stop to routes

VP6 G14

S-13: Underserved Populations: Reach out to underserved populations to understand transit needs

VP6 G14

S-14: Safe Access: Provide safe and accessible bus stops VP1 G5; VP6 G14

S-15: Translation: Translate all service materials VP6 G14; VP7 G15; VP7 G16

Immediate-Term Actions (Funded)

22. Purchase New Dispatch Software. Purchase new dispatch software to be shared by MHX and Transportation Reaching People programs, Clackamas County Senior Centers, and Last Miles Shuttles. (2021-2023 STIF)

23. Enhance Accessibility. Complete ADA upgrades near bus stops in Hood River County, Hood River, and Cascade Locks. (2021-2023 STIF)

24. Increase Service for Transit-Dependent Populations. Provide up to 8 hours of daily transit service in the Hood River County Transit District meeting the needs of low-income transit-dependent populations. Target marketing to low-income, minority, elderly, and disabled populations. (2021-2023 STIF)

Immediate-Term Actions (Unfunded)

25. Improve Bus Stop Safety along Highway 26. Continue addressing safety needs identified in the Villages Plan. (Planned and Unfunded in Villages Plan)

Longer-Term Concepts

M. Prioritize Walk/Bike Links to Transit. Identify bus stop catchment areas and work to prioritize sidewalk and bicycle linkages to stops in capital and maintenance programs, Transportation Systems Plan (TSP) updates, and long-range plans. Ensure walk routes within primary catchment area are ADA accessible. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

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FARE STRUCTURE Strategy Relevant Goals

S-16: Guaranteed Seat: Allow for reservations VP1 G1

S-17: Transit Pass: Develop universal transit pass program VP4 G12; VP2 G6; VP5 G13

S-18: Fare Structure: Develop a fare structure that is easy to understand

VP6 G14

S-19: Accessibility: Make the mountain accessible for low-income visitors

VP 6 G 14

Immediate-Term Actions (Funded)

26. Expand Low-Income Fare Program. Expand annual GO Pass program and continue low-income program for Hood River County residents. Evaluate expansion opportunities with other transit providers. (2021-2023 STIF)

27. Complete Clackamas County Integrated Fare Study. Complete study, which will include ideas on pass programs/fare mediums/collection infrastructure. (Clackamas County)

Near-Term Actions (Unfunded)

28. Upgrade SAM fareboxes to allow for tap cards and phone payment. (Planned and Unfunded in SAM TMP)

29. Research Seat Reservations. Research regulatory parameters and legal implications of allowing for reserved seats. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

Longer-Term Concepts

N. Integrate Dynamic Booking. Allow passengers to dynamically book a seat on the bus if capacity is available. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

O. Develop Transit Pass Program. Develop a regional pass program with employer bulk buy option for employees. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

P. Consider Locals Discount. Consider a locals discount. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

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TRAVEL TIMES Strategy Relevant Goals

S-20: Travel Times: Make transit travel times competitive with driving, door to door

VP1 G1; VP2 G6

S-21: Seamless: No more than one transfer between major destinations

VP1 G1; VP2 G6

Make transit travel times competitive with driving, door to door

Immediate-Term Actions (Unfunded)

30. Minimize Transfer Times. Evaluate transfer times on existing services to see if there is opportunity to reduce transfer times. This increases convenience and reduces travel times. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

31. Identify Delay Locations. Use AVL data to identify areas of high delay to buses and when that delay typically occurs. Publish in annual transit agency reports to build the case for transit priority. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

Near-Term Actions (Unfunded)

32. Set Up Systems for Real-Time Integration. Finish outfitting existing fleets with Automatic Vehicle Locators (AVL) with open Application Programming Interface (API) interfaces so all systems can be tracked real-time and can “talk” to each other. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

33. Place Transit at the Front Door. Provide a prominent front door location for transit stops at ski resorts to reduce door to door travel times and adequate space to circulate through parking areas. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded).

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34. Improve CGE-TriMet Connection in Troutdale. Consolidate Line 81/77 and CGE stops along Frontage Road in Troutdale to reduce transfer time. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

CGE stops several blocks east of TriMet buses

35. Document Infrastructure Projects that Reduce Transit Travel Times and

Improve Safety. Transit turns onto and off of Highway 26 numerous times. These turns can result in long delays and present safety concerns, as operators wait for a gap, then must accelerate rapidly when a gap appears. MHMM 1.0 identified both ends of Government Camp Loop Road and accessing the Ski Bowl areas as places needing safety improvements. Continue building the case for signals or other safety improvements at these locations. (Planned, Unfunded in MHMM 1.0)

Longer-Term Concepts

Q. Implement Transit Priority. Implement transit priority treatments (signal priority, bus lanes, bus on shoulder) connecting to and around the mountain. Continue exploring high capacity transit on Highway 97, an outcome of CET’s Regional Transit Plan. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

R. Minimize Dwell Time. Minimize dwell time (the amount of time spent loading and unloading passengers) through boarding islands, off-board fare payment, and staff employed to help people load and unload their equipment. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

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ECONOMY Strategy Relevant Goals

S-12: First-Last Mile Connections: Connect people who may not live near a bus stop to routes

VP4 G12

S-22: Leverage Transit Investments for continued development and land use planning

VP4 G11; GP3 G8

S-23: Planned Developments. Complete Major Planned Developments

VP4 G11; VP 8 G19

Longer-Term Concepts

S. Implement Summit Redevelopment. Complete Summit ski area redevelopment and integrate transit operations into planning and design. (Planned, [Funded?])

T. Complete Molly’s Portal. Complete Timberline Lodge master plan including Molly’s Portal, a new entry plaza and day lodge, and include considerations for transit. (Planned, Funded)

U. Explore Feeder Service. Explore feeder service that can bring people from outside the transit service area to a stop location. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

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REAL-TIME INFORMATION Strategy Relevant Goals

S-24: Travel Conditions: Provide real-time travel conditions via web and mobile app

VP1 G4

S-25: Regional Connections: Support regional travel with integrated trip planner for all operators

VP1 G4

Immediate-Term Action (Funded)

36. Install Digital Sign Boards. Install digital sign boards with next bus information in the City of Hood River. Goal to install at all transit hubs over time. (Planned, Funded)

Immediate-Term Actions (Unfunded)

37. Publish real-time parking capacity on ski resort web sites. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

Longer-Term Concepts

V. Provide Integrated Web Site & Phone App with Transportation Information and Options. Create a regional clearinghouse for traveler information including parking capacity, congestion levels and travel times, and next bus information. Use Intelligent Transportation System technology to provide information via web and mobile app. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

W. Expand Cell Phone Coverage. Increase cell phone coverage so people can access online information. (Planned, Unfunded in MHMM 1.0)

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RECREATION LANDS ACCESS & CONGESTION MANAGEMENT

Strategy Relevant Goals

S-26: Maximum Capacity: Determine desired maximum number of People at One Time at Sno-Parks and trailheads

VP 2 G6; VP 3 G9

S-27: Enforcement: Reduce illegal parking and unsafe driving behaviors along Highways 26 and 35

VP 2 G7

Immediate-Term Actions (Funded)

38. Complete Sno-Park Fee Analysis. Complete USFS analysis of Sno-Park fee structure and share findings with MHTA. (Planned, Funded)

39. Finish National Visitor Use Monitoring. Complete NVUM monitoring, which counts visitation at recreation sites, and publish sample data to provide a benchmark for visitation levels. (Planned, Funded)

Immediate-Term Actions (Unfunded)

40. Explore Parking Management & Mitigations. Continue interagency Mount Hood Multimodal Plan Executive Team to explore parking congestion mitigations along priority travel corridors. Update Mount Hood Multimodal Transportation Plan with applicable projects. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

Near-Term Actions (Unfunded)

41. Establish Persons At One Time (PAOT). Establish maximum Persons at One Time at Sno-Parks and trailheads; develop management plan (using a mix of permits, reservations, parking charges, and transit) to meet PAOT. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

42. Evaluate Sno-Park Access. Undertake study of Sno-Park site management and access improvements. Topics potentially include:

a. ITS solutions to track and communicate parking capacity below the snow line and reduce unsafe access behaviors

b. Work with the USFS Winter Recreation Advisory Committee to understand legislative changes that would be needed to increase Sno-Park permit price and revenue sharing with USFS, ODOT maintenance, Transit providers (MHMM 1.0, Unfunded)

Longer-Term Concepts

X. Increase Enforcement. Increase enforcement resources to reduce unsafe behaviors along Highways 26 and 35, including illegal parking, sledding close to the highway, and double parking in Sno-Park/trailhead lots,

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impeding transit and emergency vehicle access. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

Y. Continue Exploring Congestion Pricing. Continue regional discussions around congestion pricing as a way of reducing driving. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

Z. Integrate Outfitter Guides as Transportation Option. Integrate outfitter guide information as a transportation option that can reduce congestion at popular sites, similar to services at the Grand Canyon National Park. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

AA. Develop Transit and Recreation Lands Policy. Develop agency policy around the role of transit in terms of access to USFS lands. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

BB. Explore Dynamic Visitor Balancing. Operators will have real-time capacity and crowding at hand and knowledge of other trailheads and sites passengers can explore, allowing them to dynamically route people to places that have capacity. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

CC. Establish Return Trip Service. Shuttle people back to their start location from the end of popular trailheads, so people do not have to hike the return trip. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

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MARKETING, BRANDING & CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT Strategy Relevant Goals

S-28: Branding: Develop a fun, attractive, light-hearted brand VP 7 G 15;

S-29: Audience: Appeal to a broad audience VP 7 G16

S-30: Promotion: Promote service through tourism agencies, hotels, destinations, etc.

VP 7 G17; VP 8 G18

S-31: Programming: Find ways of including information about the area’s history into the bus ride

GP 7 G16

S-32: Education: Develop public awareness and education campaigns

VP 7 G17; VP 7 G16; VP 2 G7

Immediate-Term Actions (Unfunded)

43. Provide Ski Pass Discounts. Provide discounts for those who arrive by transit. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

Near-Term Actions (Unfunded)

44. Promote Caring for the Mountain. Create public awareness and education campaign centered around the region’s affection for Mount Hood. Include messaging around 1) harms caused to the mountain by unsafe access 2) why you need snow tires/what are snow tires 3) benefits of transit. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

45. Create “How to get to the Mountain by Transit” Brochure. Create a “how to get to the mountain by transit” brochure and web link combining existing services into one communication message for how to travel via Highway 26 or Highway 35 to Mount Hood. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

Longer-Term Concepts

DD. Develop Regional Brand around service to the mountain. Potential models to look at include Northwest Connector. Market service using regional partners. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

EE. Integrate Education/Enjoyment. Make the bus ride fun with history and culture programming. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT Strategy Relevant Goals

S-33: On-Bus Gear Storage: Provide secure storage for bikes, skis, snowboards

VP1, G5

S-34: Vehicles: Procure vehicles that use sustainable energy VP3, G10

Immediate-Term Actions (Funded)

46. MHX Capital Upgrades. Purchase new equipment (could include bike trailers, ski boxes, bus technology, or vehicles). (2021-2023 STIF)

47. Purchase Vehicles to maintain and expand existing service on MHX and CAT systems (STIF 2021-2023)

Longer-Term Concepts

FF. Purchase Storage Equipment to safely store skis, snowboards, and mountain bikes. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

GG. Research Alternative Fuel Transit Vehicles that operate well in an alpine environment and use alternate fuels. Provide an enjoyable experience with over-the-road coaches with restrooms, WiFi, outlets, and open views. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

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TRANSIT-ORIENTED POLICIES Strategy Relevant Goals

S-35: User Fees: Implement user fees and pricing to support transit and incentivize behavior change

VP5, G13; VP1, G2

S-36: Site Design and Circulation: Prioritize and plan for transit circulation and stops at the front door of destinations

VP1, G2;

S-37: Parking Policy: Reform parking requirements and ratios

VP1, G2;

S-38: Transit-Oriented Development: encourage development near transit hubs

VP4, G11

S-39: Affordable Housing: Encourage affordable housing near transit

VP4, G12

Longer-Term Concepts

HH. Site Design. Update state/county/local facilities design and site design manuals to include transit needs. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

II. Parking Policy. Adjust parking code to reduce parking requirements near transit. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)

JJ. Zoning Changes. Upzone areas around transit to encourage development. Provide incentives for developers to build affordable housing near transit. (Visioning Concept, Unfunded)