Hillsboro Intermodal Transit Facility
Encyclopedia
Hillsboro Intermodal Transit Facility (HITF) is a parking garage with extensive bicycle facilities
located in Hillsboro
in the U.S. state of Oregon
. Located next to Tuality Community Hospital
, the facility has nearly 800 parking spaces, including 13 that have charging stations for electric vehicle
s, as well as 35 secured spaces for bicycles that include showers and lockers. Opened in 2010, HITF also has 20000 ft2 of commercial space, which is mainly used by Portland Community College
’s Hillsboro Center. The $16 million facility was a joint project between the city, Pacific University
(as part of the university's Health Professions Campus
), and Tuality Healthcare
.
. In February 2009, the city approved a contract with Skanska USA
for construction of the project with a bid of $13.1 million. Officials hoped to begin construction that spring, though the city still needed to find $4 million to fully fund the project.
In August 2009, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the construction site, featuring U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
, Mayor Jerry Willey, state representative David Edwards
, and Pacific University president Lesley Hallick, among others. Construction had already begun at the time of the ceremony. The city hoped to attain LEED
silver certification for the project due to its environmentally friendly aspects, including solar power
and space for bicycles.
As of August 2009, the facility was expected to cost $16 million, with $7 million in funding coming from the city in the form of bonds backed by the lottery
, $4.2 million in federal funds ($2.3 million of which were federal stimulus funds), about $1.6 million from Pacific, and the donation of the land by Tuality, valued at around $1.6 million. Hillsboro would own the facility, with Portland Community College signed on as a tenant for the first-floor commercial space.
Construction was scheduled to begin in late July 2009 on what had been a parking lot for the hospital. At that time the project had secured all funding needed, and due to lower costs caused by the recession, the construction was to be completed in a single phase instead of several phases as had been originally planned. Besides the parking spaces, the project called for Bike Central, 15 electric vehicle charging stations, and 19000 ft2 of commercial space on the ground level. Additionally, the roof was to include solar panels and possibly wind turbines at a later time.
On August 31, 2010, the facility officially opened with a ceremony that celebrated both its opening and the opening of the second building at the neighboring Health Professions Campus. Dignitaries at the event included Hillsboro mayor Willey, state senator Bruce Starr
, and state representatives David Edwards
and Chuck Riley
. The facility actually opened in September. PCC moved its Hillsboro Education Center from near the Hatfield Government Center MAX station
into the HITF in September 2010, and renamed it the Hillsboro Center. An indoor bicycle facility with secured parking for bicycles and showers opened in October 2010.
In March 2011, the project was named one of nine finalists for the Daily Journal of Commerce’s top construction project for public buildings in the $15 to $50 million range, with the University of Oregon
’s PK Park listed as another finalist in that category. The facility came in third in its category.
and Washington streets and between Seventh and Eighth avenues in Downtown Hillsboro, a block from the Eighth Avenue MAX station. The thirteen ChargePoint charging stations at the HITF are from Coulomb Technologies and include features that allow users to reserve times, find open stations, and be notified when a charge is complete, all remotely. Power for the charging stations comes in part from the solar panel array situated on the roof of the structure. These panels came from SolarWorld
’s local plant in the city.
The concrete-and-steel structure has a brick veneer and stands five-stories tall, with the fifth floor uncovered. HITF has 794 parking spaces total, as well as nearly 20000 ft2 of commercial space on the ground floor. Skanska USA built the structure for the city of Hillsboro, while LRS Architects did the design work and Catena Consulting Engineers provided engineering on the project. The facility was a joint project between the city, Pacific University
, and Tuality Healthcare
.
Located inside the commercial space are BikeStation Hillsboro and Portland Community College’s Hillsboro Center. Hillsboro Center occupies 9500 ft2 of the commercial space and serves about 500 credit-seeking students each term and an additional 200 students learning English as a second language. BikeStation Hillsboro contains 35 secured bicycle lockers, showers and lockers, and a bicycle repair space that provides tools in about 1200 ft2 of space on the ground floor. Access to BikeStation requires a paid membership, with the program operated by Mobis Transportation.
Bike station
A bike station, bicycle center or cycle center is a building or structure designed for bicycle commuters that typically requires users to join as members in order to use secure bicycle parking, and sometimes showers or lockers...
located in Hillsboro
Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and is the county seat of Washington County. Lying in the Tualatin Valley on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area, the city is home to many high-technology companies, such as Intel, that compose what has become known as the...
in the U.S. state of Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
. Located next to Tuality Community Hospital
Tuality Community Hospital
Tuality Community Hospital is a non-profit, general care medical facility located in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. The 167-bed facility was founded in 1918 in downtown, and is the only hospital in Hillsboro, Washington County’s most populous city. Tuality has partnerships with both Pacific...
, the facility has nearly 800 parking spaces, including 13 that have charging stations for electric vehicle
Electric vehicle
An electric vehicle , also referred to as an electric drive vehicle, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion...
s, as well as 35 secured spaces for bicycles that include showers and lockers. Opened in 2010, HITF also has 20000 ft2 of commercial space, which is mainly used by Portland Community College
Portland Community College
Portland Community College is Oregon's largest community college, located in Portland, United States. It serves over one million residents in the five county area of Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Clackamas, and Columbia...
’s Hillsboro Center. The $16 million facility was a joint project between the city, Pacific University
Pacific University
Pacific University is a private university located in Oregon, United States. The first campus began more than 160 years ago and is located about 38 km west of Portland in Forest Grove...
(as part of the university's Health Professions Campus
Pacific University Health Professions Campus
The Pacific University Health Professions Campus is a satellite campus of Pacific University located in downtown Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Opened in 2006, the campus contains the school's College of Health Professions with plans to move Pacific's College of Optometry and School of...
), and Tuality Healthcare
Tuality Healthcare
Tuality Healthcare is a non-profit, community health care organization based in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1983, the organization operates two community hospitals in Washington County, Oregon, and has been selected on several occasions as one of Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work...
.
History
A parking garage was part of Pacific University’s original plan for the Health Professions Campus, and by September 2007 the city and school had received commitments for $7 million in funding out of a planned total price tag of $16 million. At that time, officials hoped to begin construction in 2009 on a four-level structure. In April 2009, the project was awarded $2.34 million in federal stimulus fundsAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, abbreviated ARRA and commonly referred to as the Stimulus or The Recovery Act, is an economic stimulus package enacted by the 111th United States Congress in February 2009 and signed into law on February 17, 2009, by President Barack Obama.To...
. In February 2009, the city approved a contract with Skanska USA
Skanska
Skanska AB, is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden, where it also is the largest construction company. The company's head office is in Solna, north of Stockholm.-History:...
for construction of the project with a bid of $13.1 million. Officials hoped to begin construction that spring, though the city still needed to find $4 million to fully fund the project.
In August 2009, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the construction site, featuring U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
Ronald Lee "Ron" Wyden is the senior U.S. Senator for Oregon, serving since 1996, and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 to 1996....
, Mayor Jerry Willey, state representative David Edwards
David Edwards
-Music:*David Edwards , lead singer of the Welsh band Datblygu*David Eugene Edwards, American musician; lead singer of Woven Hand and 16 Horsepower*Dave Edwards , former big band musician from The Lawrence Welk Show...
, and Pacific University president Lesley Hallick, among others. Construction had already begun at the time of the ceremony. The city hoped to attain LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods....
silver certification for the project due to its environmentally friendly aspects, including solar power
Solar power
Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Solar radiation, along with secondary solar-powered resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available...
and space for bicycles.
As of August 2009, the facility was expected to cost $16 million, with $7 million in funding coming from the city in the form of bonds backed by the lottery
Oregon Lottery
The Oregon Lottery is run by the government of Oregon. It is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association .- History :The Oregon Lottery was enabled by an amendment to the Oregon Constitution, approved by voters in the 1984 general election. The Lottery began the next year, eventually offering...
, $4.2 million in federal funds ($2.3 million of which were federal stimulus funds), about $1.6 million from Pacific, and the donation of the land by Tuality, valued at around $1.6 million. Hillsboro would own the facility, with Portland Community College signed on as a tenant for the first-floor commercial space.
Construction was scheduled to begin in late July 2009 on what had been a parking lot for the hospital. At that time the project had secured all funding needed, and due to lower costs caused by the recession, the construction was to be completed in a single phase instead of several phases as had been originally planned. Besides the parking spaces, the project called for Bike Central, 15 electric vehicle charging stations, and 19000 ft2 of commercial space on the ground level. Additionally, the roof was to include solar panels and possibly wind turbines at a later time.
On August 31, 2010, the facility officially opened with a ceremony that celebrated both its opening and the opening of the second building at the neighboring Health Professions Campus. Dignitaries at the event included Hillsboro mayor Willey, state senator Bruce Starr
Bruce Starr
Bruce Starr is an American politician and businessman in Oregon. A Republican, he served two terms in the Oregon House of Representatives before winning election to the Oregon State Senate in 2002. There he joined his father Senator Charles Starr and they became the first father-son team to serve...
, and state representatives David Edwards
David Edwards (Oregon politician)
David Edwards is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 30 from 2006-2010. A graduate of the University of Southern California's film school, he turned to film-making after leaving the legislature, directing a film he also wrote.-External links:*...
and Chuck Riley
Chuck Riley
Charles C. Riley, also known as "Charlie" was an American football player and coach. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana....
. The facility actually opened in September. PCC moved its Hillsboro Education Center from near the Hatfield Government Center MAX station
Hatfield Government Center (MAX station)
The Hatfield Government Center station is a light rail station on the MAX Blue Line in downtown Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. The station is the 20th stop westbound on the Westside MAX, and the western terminus of the MAX Blue Line route...
into the HITF in September 2010, and renamed it the Hillsboro Center. An indoor bicycle facility with secured parking for bicycles and showers opened in October 2010.
In March 2011, the project was named one of nine finalists for the Daily Journal of Commerce’s top construction project for public buildings in the $15 to $50 million range, with the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
’s PK Park listed as another finalist in that category. The facility came in third in its category.
Details
The facility is located between BaselineTualatin Valley Highway
The Tualatin Valley Highway No. 29 is an Oregon highway which passes through the Tualatin Valley, between the cities of McMinnville and Beaverton...
and Washington streets and between Seventh and Eighth avenues in Downtown Hillsboro, a block from the Eighth Avenue MAX station. The thirteen ChargePoint charging stations at the HITF are from Coulomb Technologies and include features that allow users to reserve times, find open stations, and be notified when a charge is complete, all remotely. Power for the charging stations comes in part from the solar panel array situated on the roof of the structure. These panels came from SolarWorld
SolarWorld
SolarWorld is a German company dedicated to the manufacture and marketing photovoltaic products worldwide by integrating all components of the solar value chain, from feedstock to module production, from trade with solar panels to the promotion and construction of turn-key solar power plants...
’s local plant in the city.
The concrete-and-steel structure has a brick veneer and stands five-stories tall, with the fifth floor uncovered. HITF has 794 parking spaces total, as well as nearly 20000 ft2 of commercial space on the ground floor. Skanska USA built the structure for the city of Hillsboro, while LRS Architects did the design work and Catena Consulting Engineers provided engineering on the project. The facility was a joint project between the city, Pacific University
Pacific University
Pacific University is a private university located in Oregon, United States. The first campus began more than 160 years ago and is located about 38 km west of Portland in Forest Grove...
, and Tuality Healthcare
Tuality Healthcare
Tuality Healthcare is a non-profit, community health care organization based in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1983, the organization operates two community hospitals in Washington County, Oregon, and has been selected on several occasions as one of Oregon’s 100 Best Companies to Work...
.
Located inside the commercial space are BikeStation Hillsboro and Portland Community College’s Hillsboro Center. Hillsboro Center occupies 9500 ft2 of the commercial space and serves about 500 credit-seeking students each term and an additional 200 students learning English as a second language. BikeStation Hillsboro contains 35 secured bicycle lockers, showers and lockers, and a bicycle repair space that provides tools in about 1200 ft2 of space on the ground floor. Access to BikeStation requires a paid membership, with the program operated by Mobis Transportation.