Newport South Beach Peninsula Refinement Plan. Newport South Beach Peninsula Located on the south...
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Newport South Beach Peninsula Refinement Plan. Newport South Beach Peninsula Located on the south side of the mouth of the Yaquina Bay and the crossing
Newport South Beach Peninsula Located on the south side of the
mouth of the Yaquina Bay and the crossing of US101. Home to
Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon Coast Aquarium, NOAA fleet
and the South Beach Marina.
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Siting of a new NOAA facility prompted Newport to apply for
Quick Response funds in 2009. DLCD staff managed the project. ODOT
staff participated in the development of the plan. The Project Team
worked with Port of Newport and other local stakeholders to prepare
a Transportation Refinement Plan for the South Beach District.
Refinement Plan Initiation
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The Process The design team developed and refined circulation,
street scape, parking and way- finding concepts. Through a four day
design Charrette stakeholders and the public worked with the design
team to identify capital improvement projects consistent with the
vision for the peninsula. An Urban Renewal District was created to
carry out the planned improvements.
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The Vision Address local stakeholders and the general publics
needs. Identify multi-modal improvements that improve the overall
access, safety and efficiency of the peninsula. Improve the
aesthetics of the peninsulas transportation system. December 2009
Charrette
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Opportunities and Constraints Opportunities for development of
vacant land and redevelopment of other parcels exist within this
area. Since the time of the study, OMSI has been working with the
City to develop one of the vacant parcels and is slated to open a
Youth Science Camp in 2016. The Yaquina Bay Bridge is recognized as
a constraint. This iconic McCullough bridge has two lanes, little
to no shoulder and narrow sidewalks.
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Outcomes Intersection and Vehicular Access improvements were
identified Parking and circulation improvements along the marina
were identified. Bicycle and Pedestrian improvements were
identified. Five Newport Loop transit stops along the peninsula
were consolidated to one strategic location adjacent to the new
NOAA facility.
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[D]ue to limited State transportation funding for bridge
improvement or replacement, the capacity of the Yaquina Bay Bridge
is expected to continue to be the major constraint in the operation
of the transportation system south of the bridge. 2012 Newport TSP
Update Because of this, the City and ODOT worked together to
identify a transportation system and management strategy that will
support future growth in South Beach which includes alternative
mobility standards for US 101 and strategic improvements to both
the state highway and the local roadway system which includes
pedestrian and bicycle system enhancements. 2012 TSP Update
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2015-2018 STIP Process The Refinement Plan and TSP update had
outlined the necessary improvements. Newport had accumulated a
substantial match for the project using Urban Renewal funds. There
were already agreements in place between ODOT and Newport to help
guide the scoping exercise.
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Moving Ahead The three Cs Communication, Coordination and
Collaboration are the key. Plan ahead. Refine as needed and
complete the plan then seek capital improvement funds. Having the
agreements already in place made for a strong project proposal.
Project Initiation is underway and there is a very clear, defined
and agreed upon scope of work. Construction is slated for 2016 on
the local system and 2017 on the state system.