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f17 d b lJ t fJ fr u 9 J9r @ J J tIN i fJy I l f 1 x C r Green Springs Interchange Exit 14 North Ashland Interchange Exit 19 INTERCHANGE AREA MANAGEMENT PLANS lAMP ODors Mission Provide a safe efficient transportation system that supports economic opportunity and livable communities for Oregonians r lAMP 14 19 Overview What is lAMP 1 4 1 9 Why an lAMP lAMP Content lAMP Process Flowchart Ashland s Partnership Role 1

r I st ftw 4 r dLl t Exit 19 N Ashland Valley View view northwest on 5 1964 r Other ODOT Area Bridge Projects Bundles 301 and 314 f2 Bundle 301 Replaces 5 bridges 1 5 overpass Eagle Mill Road Bridges located 2 miles south of Exit 19 Bear Creek Bridges located 0 8 miles north of Exit 14 and Neil Creek Road Bridge located approximately 3 miles south of Ashland tjidz Al Design work beginning Construction scheduled early 2008 Bundle 314 Replaces 2 bridges 1 5 underpass Ashland St Greensprings Hwy Bridge at Exit 14 South Valley View Road Bridge at Exit 19 Design work to begin Spring March 2007 @ 2 yrs Public participation opportunity during design Construction anticipated 2009 2011 k d 2

I J4 r What is lAMP 14 19 An Interchange Area Management Plan a 20 year plan for managing Interchanges to achieve a balanced land use and transportation relationship An agency partnership plan expressing Ashland Jackson County and ODOT s management objectives A plan to protect the function capacity 0 an managing the margin interchange i e An element of the Ashland Jackson County TSPs Transportation System Plans adopted by City Co An ODOT Facility Plan adopted by the OTC dU5 crQ tJ r Why an Purpose Need lAMP JI f f Similar to the movement of blood throughout the I b7tTjt1M body a transportation network serves as the lifeline for the movement of people goods and services within and beyond the ity commuf L tf tMU Without effective management the network may become overly congested and clogged leading to local street traffic problems prior interchange to the design and functional life of the facility An IAMP provides the management tools necessary for the long term sustainability of the network 3

Id OC r Why Land Use Transportation Basics Koepke Transportation andLandnevelopment 2 d edition Source Stover pw t d5 Complete Access Control I Id I tl i Movement Arterial j E E l a 0 c Collector it D 0 Access Ll local Access Figure 4 3 ure fi 1 1 1M T 1ion Und U DfNeIopment Cyck IIJsic Functional Clnses r Why Land Use Transportation Basics Source Stover Koepke TI N ansporlalion andLand Development 2nd edition Supply Growth Demand IAMP Purpose HI Congestion To manage This margin Private Development Perfect Equilibrium Points Time Figure 1 3 Balance Between Increments of Development and Improvements in Transportation Facilities 13J as modified by Owolabi Source Winick 81 4

lI r k AJ fik 5 JJdd T lAMP Content Front matter purpose a intent problem statement interchange function goals a objectives management area authority Existing Conditions Inventory a Data Analysis Future Conditions Analysis Management Alternatives Development and Analysis Interchange Area and Access Management elim Adoption a Implementation Local Gov t a the OTC o o 1OOOf1 D PIIl TIC Cr I W f j ftf We lJ 5

r Potential lAMP Management Tools Transportation System Management TSM traffic control lane striping signing Transportation Demand Management TOM Y d TOM strategies transit service multi tJu crt modal facilities Trip Budget Ordinance trip caps trip allocation strategies Other land use strategies and ordinances to preserve capacity safety and performance standards zone changes density controls U Interchange Ramp Metering 7lt f1 j Other transportation system improvements A I r IAMP Future Fiffects crJ Ltud tt5t r Increased quality in balancing LU T 1 4L better planning leading to better I z to lffi r h management decisions Recognition of the importance of Access Management to interchange area safety operations balancing mobility access Increased predictability among Local Governments ODOT and developers 6

r lAMP Future FJ Tects Protection of facility improvements serving 20 year minimum growth Better future decision making Responsible stewardship of major public investments for interchange facilities r Ashland s Role ODOT Partnership on Project Ashland Partner in project decision making process and city PC CC decisions via CAC TAC Adopt the plan City and the OTC Oregon Transportation Commission Drive Public Involvement Designate Citizens Advisory Committee CAC membership Technical Advisory Committee TAC staff Coordinate meetings facilities and timing of Public Workshops 7

r Available Resources ODOT Transportation Development Division TDD www oregon gov I ODOT ITD ITP I http lAMP Guidelines http www oregon gov IODOT ITD lAMP Iguide ITP I docs Dublications Iines Ddf John D McDonald Project Manager 541 957 3688 oh n McDona Id@odot state or us r Questions Answers thank you CONTACTS John D Project Manager McDonald 541 957 3688 John MCDONALD@odot state or us David J Pyles Development Review Planner 541 774 6399 David PVLES@odot state or us 8

I November 15 2006 Cynthia Gunn 2410 Demaray Grants Pass OR 97526 RE Hwy 199 Expressway Upgrade Dear Cynthia Thank you for your phone call regarding the Hwy 199 Expressway Upgrade project You were calling in response to our letter notifying you about surveying in along Hubbard and Demaray As we spoke on the phone the Hwy 199 Expressway Upgrade project is in a study phase to determine solutions for solving safety and congestions problems along Hwy 199 from Midway to the South Y Citizen Teams have been meeting for almost 2 years developing alternatives and narrowing the alternatives down They have forwarded 2 alternatives for additional detailed technical analysis each of which contains the same modifications in the Hubbard area Specifically in your area the proposed modifications include Traffic Signal on US 199 @ Hubbard Improvements to Hubbard and realigning the connection to Demaray Adding a left turn lane on Demaray to turn north onto Hubbard NB The Hwy 199 Expressway team will be releasing the draft project study Environmental Assessment for public review and comment after the first of the year I d encourage you to provide any comments regarding the proposal during the public comment period After the public comment period the Citizen Teams may make changes to the proposal based on the public comments In addition ODOT staff will respond and address the comments in the final study report due out in late spring I am including the concepts that the teams are studying The only difference in the two concepts is the modifications at Allen Creek and Redwood Ave they both have the same treatments along the highway and in the western section If you have questions about what the lines on the paper or anything else please call or we can meet in person to discuss further please don t hesitate to call Gary Learning or me 774 6380 anytime regarding the project 774 6388 Sincerely Eryca McCartin ODOT Project Leader Rogue Valley Office cc Debbie Timms ODOT Project Leader ODOT Public Relations Gary Learning T

PART III: IAMP PROCESS FLOW CHART Future Conditions Alternatives Development Interchange Data Existing Conditions IAMP Definition Inventory and Data Analysis Analysis and Analysis Management Plan and Background Purpose and Introduction ODOT Region office determines Data gathering, processing, and Analysis of future conditions to Develop alternative outcomes Compile draft IAMP that an IAMP is needed; assigns preparation of background identify issues and problems and findings technical memoranda ODOT Project Manager Problem Statement TAC reviews analysis and confirms problem statement Public Workshop #1 Public Workshop #2 Public Workshop #3 to introduce the plan and to present and receive present draft IAMP and gather input on potential input on potential receive input Goals and Objectives outcomes alternatives Local Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners/City Council work sessions to present the goals and objectives of the plan and adoption requirements Develop implementation Revise draft IAMP according to measures: land use plan and TAC and public feedback and ordinance amendments, access comments control, and identify future Planning and Management Area improvements ODOT Project Manager develops statement of work, timeline, staffing requirements, oversight responsibility, and budget, with local government Planning Commission hearing input to adopt resolution endorsing IAMP and amendments ODOT project manager identifies and contacts local government representative (community development director/planning director/public works director) Board of County Commissioners/City Council ODOT project manager and hearing to adopt resolution local gov't rep form TAC KEY endorsing IAMP and Oregon Department of Transportation amendments (ODOT) Local Government Interchange Functions TAC defines desired Other OTC adopts IAMP elements as interchange function, facility plan establishes goals and objectives Public Workshops plan, and delineates planning area boundaries