This report formally documents the ideas and proposals made to the city of Tualatin by the
University of Oregon’s Sustainable Transportation class in the Planning, Public Policy, and
Management program. The class met with city officials and community members to hear
suggested improvements, performed site visits to see what could be done, and then cultivated
work in response to the goals of the city and its residents. These goals were as follows:
Increase accessibility for employers and employees; Reduce congestion felt by the entire city and its neighbors; Design (or redesign) transportation systems to accommodate an aging population and children.
The work produced by the class was broken into three themes:
Theme 1: Walking
The class proposed ways to optimize the pedestrian safety and experience. This included
proposals such as physical barriers between vehicles, redirecting traffic to avoid high-volume
pedestrian crossings, and thematic signage to aid wayfinding.
Theme 2: Biking
The class proposed ways to prioritize bicycle infrastructure and cyclist safety. This included the
implementation of a bicycle boulevard, increased visibility in high-volume automobile corridors,
and the redesign of some streets to allow for more comfortable bicycling along vehicles.
Theme 3: Transit
The class proposed ways to prioritize transit use in Tualatin and improve connections between
existing transit stations. This included a proposed bus rapid transit route, transit stops
throughout the city, and the redesign of some streets to allow for prioritized transit access.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
Sustainable City Year Program Contact Info
Megan Banks
Sustainable City Year Program Manager
mbanks@uoregon.edu
(541) 346-6395
University Faculty Contact
Marc Schlossberg
Planning, Public Policy and Management
schlossb@uoregon.edu
Local Government / Community Contact
Zoe Monahan
Management Analyst