2020 Transportation Growth Management Grant ApplicationInstructionsBe sure to download and review the 2020 application packet before filling out this grant application.

The application packet, additional resources, and examples of successful applications can be found on the TGM planning grants page.

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Applications must be received by July 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT)

Applicant informationInstructions: Complete this information for the applicant. Provide both a designated contact and an authorized representative (if different than the designated contact) for your entity. The authorized representative is someone who is authorized to make decisions and sign a funding agreement with ODOT should your project be chosen for funding.

Primary applicant jurisdictionBend MPO

Mailing address709 NW Wall Street, Suite 102, Bend, Oregon 97701

Websitehttps://www.bendoregon.gov/government/departments/growth-management/bend-mpo

Contact person nameAndrea Napoli

Contact person titleSenior Planner

Contact phone(530) 386-0491

Contact emailanapoli@bendoregon.gov

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List other participating local jurisdictions (if any)List other participating local jurisdictions (if any)Participating local jurisdiction Providing match?

Cascades East Transit Yes

CIty of Bend Yes

Project name and locationProject titleMobility Hub Feasibility Study and Pilot Project Development

Project area: Using either of the two fields below, attach a map of the project area or describe the area your project is located in.

Option 1: Project area mapCET_TransitPlan_SystemMap_TGM.pdf

Option 2: Project area description

ODOT region (1-5)Region 4

ODOT Region Map

Type of grantCategory 1: Transportation System Planning

Summary description of projectCascades East Transit (CET), in developing their Transit Master Plan, have identified the concept of moving from a ‘hub-and-spoke’ transit service model to a grid-based system consisting of mobility hubs. Planning work has shown that this would increase both the efficiency and accessibility of the transit system as well as relieving demand on Hawthorne Station, which is experiencing land use and traffic conflicts. The intent is to integrate enhanced transit service with easy access to a wider range of multi-modal travel options by clustering transportation amenities at major transit stop locations.Mobility hubs are identified in the draft CET Transit Master Plan, the draft Bend TSP, and the draft BMPO Transportation Plan. However, as a newer concept, involved agencies have questions regarding implementation and management. The City, CET, and the MPO expect that a feasibility study will

determine the most logical implementation approach.

Project cost tableTGM funds requested

Consultant$100,000.00

Local reimbursement$70,000.00

Total TGM funds requested$170,000.00

Local match 12% minimum (calculated)$23,181.82

Match to be provided

Labor, supplies and services during project$23,182.00

Payment when Intergovernmental Agreement is signed

CertificationsCertificationsThis application was prepared by staff of the primary applicant or staff of one of the involved jurisdictions

Certifications checkboxBy checking this box, I certify that my organization listed above supports the proposed project, has the legal authority to pledge matching funds, and has the legal authority to apply for Transportation and Growth Management funds. I further certify that matching funds are available or will be available for the proposed project.

Eligibility requirements

Applications are reviewed on a pass/fail basis on each of the following three requirements.

Applications found to not meet each of these requirements will not be scored against the award criteria and will not be awarded a grant.

1. Clear transportation relationship

A proposed project must have a clear transportation relationship and produce transportation benefits. A project must entail analysis, evaluation and selection of alternatives, development of implementation

actions, and public involvement that results in a long range transportation plan, land use plan, or other product that addresses a transportation problem, need, opportunity, or issue of local or regional importance.

Certification: Clear transportation relationshipBy checking this box, I certify that the project meets this eligibility criterion.

2. Adoption of products to meet project objectives

A proposed project must include preparation of an adoption-ready product or products that lead to a local policy decision and that directly address the project objectives, such as a transportation system plan, comprehensive plan amendment, land use plan, code amendment, implementation program, or intergovernmental agreement. Projects are expected to include adoption hearings (or equivalent) by the governing body or to prepare products which will be adopted as part of a larger project.

Certification: Adoption of products to meet project objectivesBy checking this box, I certify that the project meets this eligibility criterion.

3. Support of local officials

A proposed project must clearly demonstrate that local officials, both the primary applicant and any co-applicants, understand the purpose of the grant application and support the project objectives. A resolution of support, meeting minutes, or authorized letter from the governing body of all applicants (e.g. City Council, Board of Commissioners, or Transit Board) must be submitted with the application to meet this requirement.

Upload your resolution, minutes or authorized letter from governing body of applying jurisdiction(s) here:LetterOfSupport_BMPO_PolicyBoard.pdf

LetterOfSupport_COB.pdf

LetterOfSupport_COIC.pdf

Award criteria

Criterion 1: Proposed project addresses a need and supports TGM objectives (up to 40 points)

The project clearly and effectively addresses a local or regional transportation or transportation-related land use issue, problem, need, or opportunity and will achieve one or more of the TGM objectives.

Application instructions and example responses can be found here.

Explain how your proposed project addresses a need and supports TGM objectivesIssue and Background Info:

The City of Bend is updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP). In doing scenario modeling, the City identified certain strategies that reduced per capita vehicle miles traveled, as well as influencing mode shift away from single occupant vehicles. Two of the most significant were high capacity transit routes and related mobility hubs. The mobility hubs were modeled as “last mile traveled” mode providers, including services as e-bikes, micro transit, and other shared modes such as transportation network companies (TNCs).Simultaneously with Bend’s TSP update, Cascades East Transit (CET) has been updating its Transit Master Plan. CET operates the fixed-route transit service in Bend, which is a “hub-and-spoke” system, with all routes originating and ending at Hawthorne Station. This results in a very high number of transfers, no direct E/W and N/S service, and increasing congestion at Hawthorne Station. The CET Transit Master Plan identifies Primary Transit Corridors with high-frequency service, realignment of existing fixed-route service, and the addition of new routes to significantly improve the system’s efficiency. The planned improvements incorporate a multi-hub system, creating a grid-based configuration with direct E/W and N/S routes, as well as other intersecting routes. This system minimizes transfers and will increase the convenience and attractiveness of transit to a greater number of riders.

CET’s multi-hub proposal aligns with and expands the Bend TSP’s mobility hub concept to include bus-to-bus transfers and transit-related amenities. Both Bend and CET have identified six conceptual mobility hub locations, in addition to the existing transit center, Hawthorne Station, as shown on the included map.

Need for Project:While conceptual planning work for mobility hub locations has been completed, questions remain about implementation, management, and maintenance. The concept is relatively new, and as a result, standard practices are unknown. This project is needed to identify the various entities (public and/or private) that would drive these responsibilities, as well as scalability of options based on demand for services offered at mobility hubs. All entities involved agree that this project is a necessary step to assist in determining a feasible and logical approach to mobility hub implementation, with a plan for management and maintenance. A pilot project would serve as the important next step in testing the implementation approach.

Supports TGM Objectives: Determining a sound approach to implementation of mobility hubs would reduce VMT per capita, aid in mode shift away from single occupant vehicles, and increase the effectiveness of the transit system. All agencies would like to see mobility hubs support a variety of transportation options and amenities, including pedestrian improvements, shelter, information technology, ride-hailing pick up/drop off areas for TNCs / micro transit, and micro-mobility options such as bikes and scooters, with the possibility of conveniences such as a coffee stand. As multi-modal nodes, mobility hubs would provide a clear benefit to transit users for last-mile connections, in addition to being available to any person regardless of transit use. Mobility hubs would provide a wide variety of convenient, affordable, and energy-efficient transportation options and increase the equity of the City’s transportation system.

Criterion 2: Proposed project is timely and urgent (up to 25 points)

The application demonstrates timeliness and urgency. The project is needed now to:

address pressing local transportation and land use issues

make amendments to local plans or regulations necessitated by changes in federal regulations, state requirements or regional plans

make amendments to local plans or regulations necessitated by changes that were not anticipated in previous plans, including growth or lack of growth, changes in land-use patterns or changes in

available funding

build on, complement or take a necessary step toward completing or implementing other high priority community initiatives, including Governor's Regional Solutions Team priority

resolve transportation or land use-related issues affecting the project readiness of local, regional or state transportation projects for which funding is expected to be obligated within the near future

Application instructions and example responses can be found here.

Explain how your proposed project is timely and urgentThe urgency of this project addresses the constraints on the existing transportation network (which experienced an annual population growth rate of 38% over the last decade) . Currently, there is no hard or light rail infrastructure, therefore the quickest method to addressing transportation constraints is to build and improve upon the existing city bus system. At this time, the hub-and-spoke transit model has done little to attract new riders and continues to show inefficiencies that were not obvious ten years ago when the system was created. Modeling a multi-hub concept via the City of Bend’s 2020 Draft Transportation System Plan has statistically shown a reduction of VMT within the city, as well as increased mode split for transit. Therefore, this concept has gain traction among the public, as well as city officials.With regards to urgency and land use decisions, the City’s recent development of the Bend Urban Renewal Agency is allowing for immediate code changes related to building setbacks, parking ratios, mixed-use development, and incentives to build near existing transit corridors. This project is important to implement within this grant cycle because mobility hub funding is being considered within the City’s General Obligation Bond proposal expected to be on the ballot this November. Although there is much public support for mobility hubs, there are questions and unknowns regarding implementation, operation and maintenance of such facilities. Therefore, we are hoping this project will address those concerns.Additionally, Cascades East Transit, Bend’s public transportation service provider, has already conceptually identified mobility hub locations, as well as service planning recommendations to those sites within their 2040 Transit Master Plan. For these reasons, it is critical we establish an implementation approach for mobility hubs and a pilot project by getting this feasibility study underway.

Criterion 3: Proposed project approach is reasonable (up to 20 points)

The application demonstrates a clear approach to achieving the expected outcome and includes consideration for adoption. Where substantial coordination with other local, regional, and state planning efforts will need to occur, the mechanisms and responsibilities for the coordination are clear.

Application instructions and example responses can be found here.

Explain how your proposed project approach is reasonableThe proposed approach will build on the mobility hub conceptual planning and analysis work completed in CET’s 2040 Transit Master Plan and the Bend TSP. In both cases, representatives from partner agencies and advocacy groups participated in technical and stakeholder groups to help guide plan development efforts, which included incorporating the concept of mobility hubs. CET proposes re-establishing an advisory committee, adding other voices as appropriate, to help guide project development, public engagement, and serve as a public sounding board. The following provides details on the key work of the proposed Mobility Hub Feasibility Study and Pilot Project Development. All three participating agencies worked together to determine the lead on individual task assignments based on staff expertise and availability. While this project will be a coordinated effort, assigning leads provides for clear team responsibilities. Bend MPO staff will serve as project manager and

principle contact for the project.

Task 1: Best Practices Review, Bend MPODocument best practices and lessons learned from peer agencies who have deployed new mobility tools and mobility hub concepts. Also use guidance/best practices sources such as FTA’s Mobility on Demand (MOD) program and the Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC).

Task 2: Develop Evaluation Framework, CETWork with agency stakeholders and the community to develop criteria for measuring the success (and phasing) of a mobility hub program in Central Oregon. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to link mobility goals to specific outcomes and performance measures for tracking progress.

Task 3: Conduct Market Assessment, ConsultantAssess the region’s current and future market for mobility hub services. Identify gaps in intermodal connections and potential demand for multimodal hubs as a TDM strategy. Assess target and potential users, including residents and visitors. Consider how mobility hubs can attract usage, given the low costs of auto travel. Explore target populations and potential ideas for increasing market share.

Task 4: Establish Mobility Hub Types and Features, ConsultantWork with agency stakeholders and the community to understand features and amenities available for high-quality, safe, comfortable, and convenient multimodal hubs. Consider transportation market, land use, demographic, and place-based factors to develop mobility hub types that respond to various contexts.

Task 5: Identify Mobility Hub Opportunities, ConsultantBuilding from Task 3: Market Assessment, assess near- and long-term opportunities for deploying mobility hubs. Leverage opportunities in existing plans and policies, including the recently updated transportation plans for the City of Bend and the Bend MPO, and the CET Transit Master Plan. Conduct network analysis to understand first-/last-mile connectivity to transit stations and the quality and availability of intermodal connections. Identify specific sites where a pilot project may be most suitable for implementation.

Task 6: Develop Design Guidance and Implementation Strategy, City of BendDevelop near- and long-term implementation strategies for mobility hubs (including pilot project). This task will provide recommendations on typologies; identify planning and design considerations to be addressed; provide clarification on ownership (i.e., who funds, builds, owns, operates, and maintains the various components that make up mobility hubs), including use of intergovernmental agreements; provide partnership scenarios that leverage agency resources and private-sector interests; include recommendations for ongoing outreach and marketing, and evaluate funding opportunities for near-term and longer-term programming and maintenanceThis task will also include development of performance measures specific to a pilot project, where relevant information is to be collected and reported on to inform design and implementation of future mobility hubs.

Task 7: Acknowledgement, City of Bend, Bend MPO, CET Document to be acknowledged by the decision-making bodies of all participating entities: Bend City Council, Bend MPO Policy Board, and Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Board of Directors.

POST TGM NEXT STEPS: Implementation of Pilot Project, CETThis project will inform development of a pilot project to test the implementation strategy identified and inform various aspects of future mobility hubs.

Criterion 4: Proposed project has community support (up to 5 points)

The application demonstrates that there is local support for project objectives, a commitment to participate,

and a desire to implement the expected outcome.

Application instructions and example responses can be found here.

Upload letters of support from stakeholders hereLetterOfSupport_BendChamber.pdf

LetterOfSupport_BillMore.pdf

LetterOfSupport_BPAC.pdf

LetterOfSupport_CoalitionforAccess.pdf

LetterOfSupport_CommuteOptions.pdf

LetterOfSupport_EnvCenter.pdf

LetterOfSupport_OSU-Cascades.pdf

LetterOfSupport_RPTAC.pdf

LetterOfSupport_StaceySabin.pdf

Criterion 5: Proposed project sponsor readiness and capacity (up to 10 points)

The application demonstrates that the local government is ready and able to begin the project within the TGM timetable and that there is local commitment and capability to manage and complete the project. The application demonstrates, if applicable, successful performance on previous TGM projects.

Application instructions and example responses can be found here.

Explain how proposed project sponsor is ready and capableThe Bend MPO Senior Planner, Andrea Napoli, AICP, will serve as the Project Manager. She has prior experience managing and assisting in development of TGM projects, having successfully conducted and managed the RVMPO Alternative Measures Benchmark Analysis, and assisted in developing the City of Phoenix Urban Reserve Concept Plan during her time as a transportation planner with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments. She has experience with transit related TGM projects having served on advisory committees to both the RVTD Transit Master Plan and currently CET’s Transit Master Plan. The MPO Senior Planner has eight years of experience managing, developing and maintaining various transportation related projects and programs for Oregon MPOs and cities. Additionally, she served as a land use consultant in the highly regulated Lake Tahoe Basin on a variety of development projects where timely cross-coordination with multiple jurisdictions, developers, and project professionals was crucial to project success. Aside from professional experience, her education includes an M.S. in Land Use Planning at University of Nevada, Reno, where she was awarded Graduate Student of the Year. In regards to staff availability, managers from the MPO, City of Bend Growth Management, and CET have been involved in the development of the project application and have committed staff time to both management of the project (in the case of Bend MPO) and completion of tasks outlined in Criterion #3 Project Approach is Reasonable. Tasks were discussed and assigned between the three entities based on staff experience, skill sets, and availability. CET transit planning staff have extensive experience in outreach and engagement, which will be utilized for Task 2 of this project. City of Bend Growth Management staff is comprised of highly skilled planners with varying skill sets, any of whom will be an asset on this project team for leading Task 6. The Bend MPO will complete Task 1; and for Tasks 3

Required formsTitle VI: Racial & Ethnic Impact Statement formRacial-Ethnic-Impact-Statement.pdf

Download the Racial & Ethnic Impact Statement form here

Today's date7/28/2020

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William & Sarah More 433 NE Hawthorne Ave Bend, OR 97701 541-350-8476 07-15-20 Dear Members of the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Program Grant Review Panel, As Bend residents who live a half of a block from Hawthorne Station, I am urging you to move Hawthorne Station to an appropriate location ASAP! It is outdated, causes traffic issues and safety concerns for residents of this area. Bend deserves a better transit hub that is not in the middle of a neighborhood that it greatly impacts. If that means building mobility hubs, then I am in full support and enthusiasm for the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) TGM grant application for a Mobility Hub Feasibility Study. A mobility hub is a focal point in the transportation network that seamlessly integrates different modes of transportation and supportive infrastructure to maximize first-and-last mile connectivity. As one of the fastest growing cities in Oregon, Bend’s transportation services are rapidly expanding to keep up with the growing needs of the community. The influx of convenient and on-demand transportation services like Uber, Lyft, bikeshare, and microtransit systems indicate a need to incorporate multiple modes of transportation together in one location to provide convenient and seamless transportation options that will attract choice riders and limit dependency on single-occupant vehicle trips. A feasibility study will explore the development of mobility hubs as a long-term solution to reduce barriers to using transit and increase community access to a variety of transportation services and platforms both in Bend and throughout the region. High-level, conceptual planning work has been completed and general mobility hub locations have been identified. However, because the concept of mobility hubs is relatively new—not just to Bend, but to the nation—a number of questions exist from all involved agencies regarding planning, implementation, and management efforts. The intent of this study is to determine a feasible and logical approach to successful implementation, with a future pilot project serving to test that approach. The Bend MPO views this project as a necessary next step to develop a safe, reliable, and highly functional mobility hub system in Bend that incorporates new technology platforms and provides an opportunity for Cascades East Transit to develop a more efficient transit network that will build capacity for the entire system. The Bend MPO works directly with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (operator of Cascades East Transit) and the City of Bend. If awarded this grant, the Bend MPO will have the resources to analyze the feasibility of mobility hubs as a new transportation system model that will help alleviate congestion, reduce CO2 emissions, and increase access to employment, education, and health care opportunities. We are committed to supporting this initiative. We encourage the Oregon Department of Transportation to consider the proposed grant application. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely, William M. More Sarah H. More

117 NW Lafayette Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97703 | P.O. Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005

(541) 388-6575 bpac@deschutes .org www.deschutes.org/bpac

Dear Members of the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Program Grant Review Panel,

On behalf of the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), I am writing to

express our full support and enthusiasm for the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) TGM grant

application for a Mobility Hub Feasibility Study. A mobility hub is a focal point in the transportation network

that seamlessly integrates different modes of transportation and supportive infrastructure to maximize first-

and-last mile connectivity.

As one of the fastest growing cities in Oregon, Bend’s transportation services are rapidly expanding to keep up

with the growing needs of the community. The influx of convenient and on-demand transportation services like

Uber, Lyft, bike share, and microtransit systems indicate a need to incorporate multiple modes of

transportation together in one location to provide convenient and seamless transportation options that will

attract choice riders and limit dependency on single-occupancy vehicle trips. A feasibility study will explore the

development of mobility hubs as a long-term solution to reduce barriers to using transit and increase

community access to a variety of transportation services and platforms both in Bend and throughout the

region.

High-level, conceptual planning work has been completed and general mobility hub locations have been

identified. However, because the concept of mobility hubs is relatively new—not just to Bend, but to the

nation—a number of questions exist from all involved agencies regarding planning, implementation, and

management efforts. The intent of this study is to determine a feasible and logical approach to successful

implementation, with a future pilot project serving to test that approach. The Bend MPO views this project as a

necessary next step to develop an efficient, safe, reliable, and highly functional mobility hub system in Bend

that incorporates new technology platforms.

The Bend MPO works directly with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (operator of Cascades East

Transit) and the City of Bend. If awarded this grant, the Bend MPO will have the resources to analyze the

feasibility of mobility hubs as a new transportation system model that will help alleviate congestion, reduce

CO2 emissions, and increase access to employment, education, and health care opportunities.

The mobility hub concept supports BPAC’s goals of enabling walking and bicycling as transportation

alternatives. Reducing the barriers to combining modes in a single trip will work to increase mode share for

transit, cycling, and walking. BPAC is committed to supporting this initiative. We encourage the Oregon

Department of Transportation to consider the proposed grant application. Please do not hesitate to reach

out if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

David Thomson

Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Chair

d.a.thomson@icloud.com 503.702.9479

Brian Potwin Commute Options 50 SW Bond St. Suite 4 Bend, OR 97702

June, 29th 2020 Dear Members of the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Program Grant Review Panel, On behalf of Commute Options I am writing to express our full support and enthusiasm for the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) TGM grant application for a Mobility Hub Feasibility Study. A mobility hub is a focal point in the transportation network that seamlessly integrates different modes of transportation and supportive infrastructure to maximize first-and-last mile connectivity. As one of the fastest growing cities in Oregon, Bend’s transportation services are rapidly expanding to keep up with the growing needs of the community. The influx of convenient and on-demand transportation services like Uber, Lyft, bike share, and microtransit systems indicate a need to incorporate multiple modes of transportation together in one location to provide convenient and seamless transportation options that will attract choice riders and limit dependency on single-occupancy vehicle trips. A feasibility study will explore the development of mobility hubs as a long-term solution to reduce barriers to using transit and increase community access to a variety of transportation services and platforms both in Bend and throughout the region. High-level, conceptual planning work has been completed and general mobility hub locations have been identified. However, because the concept of mobility hubs is relatively new—not just to Bend, but to the nation—a number of questions exist from all involved agencies regarding planning, implementation, and management efforts. The intent of this study is to determine a feasible and logical approach to successful implementation, with a future pilot project serving to test that approach. The Bend MPO views this project as a necessary next step to develop an efficient, safe, reliable, and highly functional mobility hub system in Bend that incorporates new technology platforms. The Bend MPO works directly with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (operator of Cascades East Transit) and the City of Bend. If awarded this grant, the Bend MPO will have the resources to analyze the feasibility of mobility hubs as a new transportation system model that will help alleviate congestion, reduce CO2 emissions, and increase access to employment, education, and health care opportunities. Bend needs for this new transportation services and our organization intends to support/partner with Bend MPO regarding this initiative through educating and the encouraging the community on active transportation. Commute Options is committed to supporting this initiative. We encourage the Oregon Department of Transportation to consider the proposed grant application. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely,

Brian Potwin Commute Options Executive Director

July 13, 2020 Transportation and Growth Management Program Grant Review Panel RE: Letter of Support for Bend MPO’s TGM Grant Request for a Mobility Hub Feasibility Study Dear Members of the Review Panel, On behalf of The Environmental Center, I am writing to express our full support and enthusiasm for the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) TGM grant application for a Mobility Hub Feasibility Study. A mobility hub is a focal point in the transportation network that seamlessly integrates different modes of transportation and supportive infrastructure to maximize first-and-last mile connectivity. As one of the fastest growing cities in Oregon, Bend’s transportation services are rapidly expanding to keep up with the growing needs of the community. The influx of convenient and on-demand transportation services like Uber, Lyft, bike share, and microtransit systems indicate a need to incorporate multiple modes of transportation together in one location to provide convenient and seamless transportation options that will attract choice riders and limit dependency on single-occupancy vehicle trips. A feasibility study will explore the development of mobility hubs as a long-term solution to reduce barriers to using transit and increase community access to a variety of transportation services and platforms both in Bend and throughout the region. High-level, conceptual planning work has been completed and general mobility hub locations have been identified. However, because the concept of mobility hubs is relatively new—not just to Bend, but to the nation—a number of questions exist from all involved agencies regarding planning, implementation, and management efforts. The intent of this study is to determine a feasible and logical approach to successful implementation, with a future pilot project serving to test that approach. The Bend MPO views this project as a necessary next step to develop an efficient, safe, reliable, and highly functional mobility hub system in Bend that incorporates new technology platforms. The Bend MPO works directly with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (operator of Cascades East Transit) and the City of Bend. If awarded this grant, the Bend MPO will have the resources to analyze the feasibility of mobility hubs as a new transportation system model that will help alleviate congestion, reduce CO2 emissions, and increase access to employment, education, and health care opportunities. As a Co-Chair of Bend’s Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), which just concluded two-years of citizen work developing Bend’s draft TSP (to be adopted later this summer), I am particularly excited about mobility hubs. They have huge potential to help alternative modes—walking biking, transit, bike and car share, demand services and other emerging technologies—better serve our community and integrate service across the community. Successful mobility hubs will also help people get out of their cars and thus help Bend meet the ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals of its community climate action plan. This feasibility study is the logical next step for Bend and would

allow us to develop a concrete action plan, giving us a jump-start on implementation so we can test and prove out the concept on the ground. We look forward to supporting the Bend MPO in any way we can to ensure a successful feasibility study, from actively engaging in the study wherever possible to supporting community outreach and encouraging public engagement. The Environmental Center is very excited about and committed to supporting this initiative. We encourage the Oregon Department of Transportation to award the proposed grant application. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I can be reached at mike@envirocenter.org or 541-420-8565 (my remote work number). Sincerely,

Mike Riley, Executive Director Co-Chair, Bend Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC)

Transportation Services OSU-Cascades 1500 SW Chandler Ave. Bend, Oregon 97702 541-322-2036 OSUcascades.edu

7/14/2020

Dear Members of the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Program Grant Review Panel, On behalf of Oregon State University – Cascades (OSU-Cascades) I am writing to express our full support and enthusiasm for the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) TGM grant application for a Mobility Hub Feasibility Study. A mobility hub is a focal point in the transportation network that seamlessly integrates different modes of transportation and supportive infrastructure to maximize first-and-last mile connectivity. Through the Mobility Lab at OSU-Cascades I have been working closely with the Bend MPO and City of Bend to bring innovation to Bend’s transportation system. We recently piloted on-demand transit and look forward to more on-demand services in Bend. Our students and staff are quick to adopt new modes if technology allows them to be more convenient that driving alone. We recognize the value of a multi-modal network to support existing and future residents. Mobility hubs incorporate multiple modes of transportation together in one location to provide convenient and seamless transportation options that will attract choice riders and limit dependency on single-occupancy vehicle trips. We view this project as a necessary next step to develop an efficient, safe, reliable, and highly functional mobility hub system in Bend that incorporates new technology platforms. A feasibility study will explore the development of mobility hubs as a long-term solution to reduce barriers to using transit and increase community access to a variety of transportation services and platforms both in Bend and throughout the region. The Mobility Lab at OSU-Cascades is committed to supporting this initiative. We encourage the Oregon Department of Transportation to consider the proposed grant application. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely, Casey Bergh, PE Transportation Program Manager, Director – The Mobility Lab OSU-Cascades

cascades eas RE: Bend Mobility Hub Feasibility Study.

Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee, Cascades East Transit Richard N Ross, AICP Chair richardnross@earthlinki.net 541-408-9149

July 15, 2020

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Dear Members of the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Grant Review Panel,

On behalf of Cascades East Transit (CET) and its Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee (RPTAC) I want to express our full support and enthusiasm for a Bend MPO Mobility Hub Feasibility Study. The RPTAC moved to support this study at its July 15 meeting,

One of Bend's most critical issues is building transit supportive local land use and design within a mostly auto-dependent landscape. Bend transit has lagged for decades compared to its Western peer cities. Today however, there is a wide public, private and media consensus in support of better transit and Mobility Hubs. CET's new Transit Master Plan and Bend's new Transportation System Plan have activated a new transit /land use vision. The CET Plan strengthens CET/City coordination on transit supportive development.

From experience with Portland's Eastside MAX and Streetcar corridors and serving also on Bend's Citywide Transportation Advisory body ( CTAC) I know that Hubs work. The original MAX hubs (c. 1986) thrived .... after local cities, Metro, the State, and Tri Met created incentives for supportive development, clustered around hubs. Bend and CET will need to demonstrate that new transit-friendly land use patterns, incentives, and Hubs can work together in Central Oregon. One good Hub model that members ofBend's CTAC evaluated is the San Diego Mobility Hubs, which just won a Best Practice award from the American Planning Assn. https://www.sdforward.com/mobility­planning/mobilityhubs . SANDAG (San Diego Assn ofGovts) is also a great example of a Council of Governments (like CET) that runs an innovative transit system.

As one of Oregon's fastest growing cities, Bend's transportation services are challenged to keep up with growing needs. The feasibility study will explore mobility hubs as a long-term solution to reduce barriers to using transit and increase community access to a variety of transportation services and platforms both in Bend and the region. Master planning work has been completed and general mobility hub locations have been identified. However, because the Hub concept is relatively new, a number of questions exist from all involved agencies regarding planning, implementation, and management. This study will determine a feasible and logical approach, with a future pilot project to test that approach. The Bend MPO views this study as a necessary next step to develop an efficient, safe, reliable, and highly functional Hub system in Bend that incorporates new technology platforms.

The Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee strongly supports this initiative. If awarded this grant, the Bend MPO and CET will have the resources to analyze the feasibility of mobility hubs as a new model, to alleviate congestion, reduce CO2 emissions, increase access to employment, education, and health care and support more efficient land use/transit connections.

We urge the Oregon Department of Transportation to support this application. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

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Stacey Sabin 660 NE 3rd Street, Ste 3 Bend, OR 97701 July 20, 2020 Dear Members of the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Program Grant Review Panel, On behalf of Bend Family Dentistry, I am writing to express our full support and enthusiasm for the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) TGM grant application for a Mobility Hub Feasibility Study. A mobility hub is a focal point in the transportation network that seamlessly integrates different modes of transportation and supportive infrastructure to maximize first-and-last mile connectivity. As one of the fastest growing cities in Oregon, Bend’s transportation services are rapidly expanding to keep up with the growing needs of the community. The influx of convenient and on-demand transportation services like Uber, Lyft, bikeshare, and microtransit systems indicate a need to incorporate multiple modes of transportation together in one location to provide convenient and seamless transportation options that will attract choice riders and limit dependency on single-occupant vehicle trips. A feasibility study will explore the development of mobility hubs as a long-term solution to reduce barriers to using transit and increase community access to a variety of transportation services and platforms both in Bend and throughout the region. High-level, conceptual planning work has been completed and general mobility hub locations have been identified. However, because the concept of mobility hubs is relatively new—not just to Bend, but to the nation—a number of questions exist from all involved agencies regarding planning, implementation, and management efforts. The intent of this study is to determine a feasible and logical approach to successful implementation, with a future pilot project serving to test that approach. The Bend MPO views this project as a necessary next step to develop a safe, reliable, and highly functional mobility hub system in Bend that incorporates new technology platforms and provides an opportunity for Cascades East Transit to develop a more efficient transit network that will build capacity for the entire system. The Bend MPO works directly with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (operator of Cascades East Transit) and the City of Bend. If awarded this grant, the Bend MPO will have the resources to analyze the feasibility of mobility hubs as a new transportation system model that will help alleviate congestion, reduce CO2 emissions, and increase access to employment, education, and health care opportunities. Bend Family Dentistry is committed to supporting this initiative. We encourage the Oregon Department of Transportation to consider the proposed grant application. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely, Stacey Sabin Clinic Administrator

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