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Steering CommitteeMeeting #5
Monday, July 18, 2016
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Spokane Regional Transportation Council
Paulsen Building
421 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA
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Agenda
• Welcome, Introductions and Agenda Review
• Public Expressions
• Administrative Tasks
• Small Starts Grant Submittal Timeline Update
• Strategic Overlay Plan Review
• Small Starts Grant Submittal Work Plan
• Next Meeting Date
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Public Expressions
At this time, the Steering Committee will give the
public an opportunity to express comments or
opinions pertaining to the project
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Administrative Tasks
• Approval of May 16 meeting minutes
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Small Starts Grant SubmittalTimeline Update
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Strategic Benefits of New Timeline
• Alignment with November ballot measure
• Provide stronger stakeholder and community
understanding of project and integrated vision
• Flesh out key stakeholder support opportunities
(both financial and non-financial)
• Higher design level better capital cost definition
Stronger Small Starts Application
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Strategic Overlay Plan
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Objectives of the Strategic Overlay Plan
• Maximize
community benefits
of the CCL
• Land use, economic
and development
strategies to help
ensure success of
the CCL
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Strategic Overlay Plan Public Outreach
• 3 Charrette Workshops
• CCL Website
• Web-based Open House
• Plan Commission Meeting July 13
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Strategies: Land Use
• Adopt new Comprehensive Plan policies encouraging transit-
supported development
• Develop a “Transit Overlay District” that addresses parking,
incentives, and design standards
• Modify zoning/design standards in key areas of the corridor
(Mission near Hamilton; design standards in Browne’s Addition)
• Identify potential areas for residential infill development in the
Chief Garry neighborhood
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Economic Development Strategies
• Promote opportunities to
redevelop property
• Champion an
opportunity site
• Identify possible joint
development
opportunities
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Housing Strategies
• The plan supports an increase in
housing for a variety of incomes
• Develop a coordinated
approach to preserving/creating
affordable housing in the corridor
– Adopt a “no net loss”
affordable housing policy
– Include an affordable housing
monitoring program
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Transportation Strategies
• Address pedestrian barriers
throughout the corridor
• Coordinate local wayfinding
that complements the
Regional Wayfinding Project
• Develop a residential
parking pass program in
areas of the corridor where
parking demand is high
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Transportation Strategies, cont’d
• Develop a U-District
Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) Plan
– Integrated parking
– Transit pass program expansion
– Marketing/outreach
• Implement a U-District bike
share program
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Next Steps for the Strategic Overlay Plan
• Today: CCL Steering Committee review and
discussion of plan
• City Council Adoption late July/early August
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Small Starts Grant Submittal
Work Plan
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Key Application Elements
Engineering and
Design
Engineering and design of project elements
Cost estimating
Construction schedule
Strategy and
Finance
Determine local financial commitment
Prepare supporting financial information
Service Plan and O&M costs
Community
Commitment
Statements of commitment (resolutions, MOU’s,
board actions, etc
Letters of support
Support CCL in the community
Land Use and
Economic
Development
Advance Strategic Overlay Plan findings and
recommendations
Complete quantitative analysis necessary for the
Small Starts application
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Engineering and Design
Key Infrastructure Decisions
• …are critical path for developing the capital cost estimate
• …will make the CCL project elements and benefits more tangible for the community
• …require external/community outreach
• …may involve local financial contributions or cost sharing
• …may involve coordination of multi-agency projects
• …may impact other STA strategic priorities and messaging
• …may require negotiated agreements between STA and third parties
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Browne’s Addition
• Key Issueso Noise/vibration/safety concerns about 60’ vehicles
o Confirm station and layover locations
o Compatibility of stations with historic neighborhood (Customizations)
o Coordination with Coeur d’Alene Park improvements
• Next Stepso Meet with the community this fall to discuss design proposals and key issues
o Meet with neighborhood representatives to discuss policy for station
customization
o Coordinate with City on Coeur d’Alene Park rehabilitation
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West Downtown
• Key Issueso Confirm station locations
o Redevelopment of CSO parcel at Adams
o Coordinate with City/DSP initiatives for Downtown visioning and
streetscape
o Develop a coordinated plan for infrastructure in the CCL corridor
o Define the extent of CCL project and local match contributions
• Next Stepso Develop work group to coordinate downtown design vision, project
coordination, and cost sharing
o Coordinate with City on CSO parcel development and station location
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Downtown Core
• Key Issueso Confirm station locations based on preferred alignment
o Coordinate with City/DSP initiatives for Downtown visioning and
streetscape
o Develop a coordinated plan for infrastructure in the CCL corridor
o Define the extent of CCL project and local match contributions
• Next Stepso Meet with DSP, UDA and the City of Spokane to understand downtown
design vision(s) and discuss project coordination and cost sharing
o Advance engineering analysis for STA Plaza refinements
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U-District
• Key Issueso Finalize station configuration for Spokane Falls and Pine St Stations
o Coordinate with Jensen Byrd Site, which impacts immediate vicinity of
both proposed stations
o Identify co-investment opportunities and clarifying scope of the CCL
project (CCL, U-District, City of Spokane)
• Next Stepso Follow-up workshop with WSU to discuss proposed station designs based
on initial conversations
o Discussions with University to develop MOU on proposed design and cost
sharing
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Gonzaga University / Cincinnati St.• Key Issues
o Reach agreement with Gonzaga University and City on design of
Cincinnati corridor and stations
o Accommodate bicycles as part of the Cincinnati Greenway initiative and
the Centennial Trail crossing
o Identify co-investment opportunities and clarifying scope of the CCL
project (CCL, U-District, City)
• Next Stepso Revise preliminary design concepts to address University comments and
design criteria
o Workshop #3 to review latest corridor refinements and station
configuration concepts
o Discussions with University to develop MOU on proposed design and cost
sharing
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Cincinnati St. / E. Mission Ave
• Key Issueso Address City concerns re traffic congestion and transit operations in the
Cincinnati/Mission/Hamilton area
o Coordinate with City Parks / Capital Planning to align Mission Park/Avista
Campus stations with new Ped Bridge Crossing
o Compatibility of Cincinnati/Mission intersection with Cincinnati Greenway
initiative
• Next Stepso Meet with City staff to discuss issues and proposed designs
o Discussions with City to develop MOU on proposed design and cost
sharing
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East Mission Ave. / Chief Garry
• Key Issueso Finalize station locations and design
o Incorporate requested safety and pedestrian improvements in the Mission
Ave station areas where possible
o Communicate vision for future stations and improvements to the
community
• Next Stepso Meet with City traffic and planning staff to discuss issues, proposed
designs, and potential complementary investments
o Meet with the community this fall to discuss proposed station
improvements
o Discussions with City to develop MOU on proposed design and cost
sharing
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East Mission / SCC / Upriver TC
• Key Issueso Develop a vision for the Upriver TC with STA and SCC
o Improve connections from SCC with the neighborhood west of Greene
o Update the SCC community on the project
• Next Stepso Meet with SCC to discuss strategy and design for Upriver TC
o Discuss design, timeframe, and cost allocation for Upriver TC with STA
o Discuss potential SCC contributions as local match (e.g. land donation)
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Maintenance Facility:
Key Issues and Next Steps
• Key Issues
– Finalize Maintenance Facility Location
– Determine Project Needs, Cost Allocation, Funding Sources
• Next Steps
– Confirm Maintenance Facility Location
– Advance Maintenance Facility Design and NEPA
Documentation
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• Community Support of
CCL is Critical!
• Support Opportunities
Vary
• Continued
Engagement is
Required
• Support from Steering
Committee is
Paramount
• What are you hearing?
Community Commitment
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Next Meeting DateMid-September?
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