RESOLUTION No. 36158

Adopt the recommendations in the Foster Transportation and Streetscape Plan. (Resolution)

WHEREAS,  Southeast Foster Road is an important corridor serving many modes of travel in southeast Portland and is a major transit route linking neighborhoods and business districts in southeast Portland; and

WHEREAS,  the Foster Transportation and Streetscape Plan Citizen Advisory Committee adopted goals for the plan to:

-  Make the street a safe, pleasant, attractive and comfortable place to walk,

-  Create a safe walking environment for pedestrians walking along and across the street;

-  Provide a safe corridor for vehicle travel that maintains an acceptable level of service and ensures smooth, consistent traffic movement;

-  Improve transit service on Foster; and

-  Ensure appropriate bicycling access on Foster; and

WHEREAS,  the Foster Transportation and Streetscape Plan will identify locations for future improvements for safe pedestrian crossings, enhanced transit stops and access, improved vehicle operations, better bicycle access, improved visual character in the form of street trees, lighting and streetscape elements; and

WHEREAS, the Foster Transportation and Streetscape Plan is recommended for adoption by the Foster Transportation and Streetscape Plan Citizen Advisory Committee;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Portland recommends adoption of the Foster Transportation and Streetscape Plan attached as Exhibit A; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the staff is directed to engage in activities aimed at implementing the improvements described in the Foster Transportation and Streetscape Plan; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council gratefully acknowledges the excellent work and dedication of the members of the Foster Transportation and Streetscape Plan Citizen Advisory Committee and other community members who helped shape the plan by participating in the planning process.

Adopted by the Council, July 09, 2003

GARY BLACKMER

Commissioner Jim Francesconi  AUDITOR OF THE CITY OF PORTLAND

Lynn Weigand:slg   BY /S/ Colleen Phillips

June 25, 2003

Foster Plan Resolution 7-9-03.doc    DEPUTY

BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 778-2003

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 36158