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Residents provided additional guidance to help craft transportation goals, policies and actions in February and March 2025. Recordings of the meetings, meeting notes and the first draft of the working goals, policies and actions are linked to the right. The drafts will continue to be revised and updated online.
The OV's Path Forward Background Report, available HERE, provides key trends and conditions that should be considered when planning for OV's future.
Gasoline tax rates (state and federal) have not increased since the 90s. Yet inflation of materials and labor for roadway maintenance continues to rise. Additional funding options for roadway widening and maintenance projects needs to be explored.
Use of electric vehicles is expected to increase. Infrastructure, such as charging stations, is needed to support a higher use of electric vehicles.
Road improvements in specific areas are required over time; however, OV’s major and minor arterials have sufficient capacity to support the additional population projected at town build-out.
Automobile use could be reduced with the advancement in electric technology and mobility devices for single use (e.g. electric bikes or scooters). Roadway modifications would be needed to support electronic or mobility devices.
Safe routes to school and other community resources (e.g., library, parks, etc.) are important. Identification of areas for bike boulevards and other safety improvements is needed.
OV has a high percentage of commuters with 87.6% of workers leaving and 82.5% coming into town daily. Bus stops along major routes are needed to promote use and coordinate transfer points.
During Phase 1 (October 2023 - October 2024), residents shared their ideas, priorities and expectations for OV's future through the BIG Community Survey, 93 events, and online discussions. The phone survey method is statistically projectable to all OV adults. This means 50% represents 20,593 residents.
The percentages represent responses to various question types. Higher percentages relate to questions where residents rated specific options. Low percentages relate to open-ended questions that allowed a wide variety of responses.
A summary of resident responses is available HERE with key points shown below:
Statistically Projectable Survey Responses
Common Phrases from Events and Online
Concerns
18% are concerned about traffic. 18% disliked the distance to and lack of services and amenities.
Traffic congestion, road capacity to handle growth, controlling traffic
Suggestions
46% suggested general traffic improvements
Enforcement for speeders, red light runners, cyclist and pedestrian safety
14% suggested better traffic lights, streetlights
Timing of lights along Oracle Road, more streetlights for driving at night, more thought about traffic light timing
Priorities
91% prioritized maintaining roadways in a proactive manner 56% prioritized increasing pedestrian or bicycle routes 55% prioritized increasing public transportation options
51% prioritized reducing dependency on vehicles by reducing the travel distance between shopping, employment and housing areas. 48% prioritized reducing the high percentage of commuters with more housing and employment opportunities.
47% support electric vehicles with charging stations
45% support other modes of transportation
The draft guiding principles are based on the community guidance provided during Phase 1. Underlined words were derived directly from resident responses.
Maintain good roads, manage traffic flow, and encourage a variety of transportation options:
Proactively keep roads in good condition
Increase efficiency of all signalized intersections
Reduce vehicle miles traveled between housing, shopping and employment areas
Increase public transportation options
Improve the transportation network to support all users
Residents provided additional guidance to help craft transportation goals, policies and actions in February and March 2025. Recordings of the meetings, meeting notes and the first draft of the working goals, policies and actions are linked to the right. The drafts will continue to be revised and updated online.
The OV's Path Forward Background Report, available HERE, provides key trends and conditions that should be considered when planning for OV's future.
Gasoline tax rates (state and federal) have not increased since the 90s. Yet inflation of materials and labor for roadway maintenance continues to rise. Additional funding options for roadway widening and maintenance projects needs to be explored.
Use of electric vehicles is expected to increase. Infrastructure, such as charging stations, is needed to support a higher use of electric vehicles.
Road improvements in specific areas are required over time; however, OV’s major and minor arterials have sufficient capacity to support the additional population projected at town build-out.
Automobile use could be reduced with the advancement in electric technology and mobility devices for single use (e.g. electric bikes or scooters). Roadway modifications would be needed to support electronic or mobility devices.
Safe routes to school and other community resources (e.g., library, parks, etc.) are important. Identification of areas for bike boulevards and other safety improvements is needed.
OV has a high percentage of commuters with 87.6% of workers leaving and 82.5% coming into town daily. Bus stops along major routes are needed to promote use and coordinate transfer points.
During Phase 1 (October 2023 - October 2024), residents shared their ideas, priorities and expectations for OV's future through the BIG Community Survey, 93 events, and online discussions. The phone survey method is statistically projectable to all OV adults. This means 50% represents 20,593 residents.
The percentages represent responses to various question types. Higher percentages relate to questions where residents rated specific options. Low percentages relate to open-ended questions that allowed a wide variety of responses.
A summary of resident responses is available HERE with key points shown below:
Statistically Projectable Survey Responses
Common Phrases from Events and Online
Concerns
18% are concerned about traffic. 18% disliked the distance to and lack of services and amenities.
Traffic congestion, road capacity to handle growth, controlling traffic
Suggestions
46% suggested general traffic improvements
Enforcement for speeders, red light runners, cyclist and pedestrian safety
14% suggested better traffic lights, streetlights
Timing of lights along Oracle Road, more streetlights for driving at night, more thought about traffic light timing
Priorities
91% prioritized maintaining roadways in a proactive manner 56% prioritized increasing pedestrian or bicycle routes 55% prioritized increasing public transportation options
51% prioritized reducing dependency on vehicles by reducing the travel distance between shopping, employment and housing areas. 48% prioritized reducing the high percentage of commuters with more housing and employment opportunities.
47% support electric vehicles with charging stations
45% support other modes of transportation
The draft guiding principles are based on the community guidance provided during Phase 1. Underlined words were derived directly from resident responses.
Maintain good roads, manage traffic flow, and encourage a variety of transportation options:
Proactively keep roads in good condition
Increase efficiency of all signalized intersections
Reduce vehicle miles traveled between housing, shopping and employment areas
Increase public transportation options
Improve the transportation network to support all users
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Resident Guidance: Through a statistically projectable survey, 18% of residents voiced concerns about traffic congestion and safety, especially at major intersections. This was the most concerning topic for survey responders. Common phrases heard over the past year at events and online included aligning the timing of stop lights, traffic congestion, and traffic planning with anticipated growth.
Existing Condition: OV’s major roads have sufficient capacity to support the additional projected population but improvements are required over time
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Resident Guidance: Through a statistically projectable survey, 18% of residents voiced concerns about traffic congestion and safety, especially at major intersections. This was the most concerning topic for survey responders. Common phrases heard over the past year at events and online included aligning the timing of stop lights, traffic congestion, and traffic planning with anticipated growth.
Existing Condition: OV’s major roads have sufficient capacity to support the additional projected population but improvements are required over time.
