Troutdale backs safety goals of East Multnomah County TSAP but clarifies it won’t fund projects without review

The Troutdale City Council voted Feb. 10 to adopt an amended resolution supporting the public safety goals of the East Multnomah County Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) while explicitly clarifying that the city is not committing to implement or fund projects identified in the plan.

Dakota Meyer, the city’s associate planner, presented the TSAP and described a safe‑systems approach, community engagement in six languages, and identification of 10 priority corridors and 20 actions. Troutdale‑specific recommendations highlighted Halsey Street (162nd to 257th) and Stark Street (257th to Troutdale Road) for improvements such as two‑way left turn lanes, complete sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and enhanced pedestrian crossings.

Council debate focused on two issues: whether a blanket endorsement could be interpreted as a commitment to fund or implement projects, and the plan’s references to automated speed cameras. The mayor proposed redrafting the resolution’s title and findings to state support for the plan’s public safety goals and to add a provision that Troutdale does not commit to implementing or funding identified projects. “I am not in favor of automatic speed cameras in Troutdale,” the mayor said during discussion, objecting to multiple references to cameras in the TSAP document. Other councilors voiced practical concerns about maintenance of county‑owned corridors, citing gravel and debris that reduce bike‑lane usability.

Public commenters urged stronger post‑implementation education and wayfinding to reduce crash risk when traffic patterns change. Some residents said they had received tickets from automated enforcement in other jurisdictions and urged long notification periods or warning signage if cameras were used; others noted outreach results showing local support among people affected by speeding.

Council approved the resolution as amended; staff said the change is intended to preserve the city’s ability to evaluate individual projects and funding commitments before undertaking work. The resolution’s passage was recorded by roll call. Multnomah County and MGTUCK will continue to seek aligned local partner support when pursuing funding for corridor improvements.