• Portland Bicycle Master Plan Strategies for Integrating with Other Modes

• Extending the Pedestrian Trip–Streetcar case study

Portland Bicycle Master PlanCurrent State Transit Integration

• TriMet – Racks on Buses, MAX, WES– Limited Capacity– Focus on Secure Parking

• Portland Streetcar– Allowed, no special

accommodation• Portland Aerial Tram– Allowed, no special accommodation

OHSU Bike Valet

Bikes on Board Inherently Limited - Complementary Strategies for Transit Integration

• Secure Parking at Outlying Stations and Transit Centers

• Bike Share in Central City and Centers

Intercity Transport

• Bike Assembly Station at PDX!– Seek similar facility at Union Station

• Seek More Favorable Policies from Amtrak and bus carriers

• Need Secure Parking

Playing Nicely with Cars

• Add Bike Racks to Taxi and Car Share Vehicles– Trip Extenders– Safety net for mechanical issues and weather

“Free2Go” rack will cost you your

Car2Go membership.

Managing Rail Conflicts

• Make bike crossings as perpendicular as possible.

• Rail design processes need to be much more sensitive to cycling needs.

Photo: Bike Portland,with permission

How Not To

Photos: Bike Portland,with permission

Better

Extending the Pedestrian TripPortland Streetcar Case Study

Making it Seamless

• Stop Spacing

• Stop Visibility &Amenities

• Arrival Information

Stop Spacing

• Portland Streetcar 10th and 11th Aves, average 400 feet.

• Eastside: 800-1000 feet.

Stop Amenities• Visible and Recognizable Shelter

• Trash Can!

• Seating

• TicketMachine

Shelter Signage

Traveler Information:On the Platform

On the Phone

At the Bar

Thank You!