Electric Vehicle Charging in Portland, Oregon by Hannah Morrison
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Hannah Morrison, City Planner at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) gave this presentation at Forth and BEF's PNW Utility EV Roundtable on April 20, 2023.
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Electric Vehicle Charging in Portland, Oregon by Hannah Morrison
- 1. Portland.gov/transportation 1 Electric Vehicle Charging in Portland, Oregon Hannah Morrison | Planner | Policy, Planning & Projects Group April 20, 2023
- 2. Portland.gov/transportation 2 Overview • Portland's transportation electrification strategy • PGE Pilots • PBOT's EV charging in the right- of-way program • Questions Source: BPS
- 4. Portland.gov/transportation 4 PBOT's Strategy to Advance Transportation Climate Justice Source: PBOT
- 5. Portland.gov/transportation 5 Policy mandates guide the City in pursuing electrification and EV charging Source: PBOT, BPS
- 6. Portland.gov/transportation 6 Citywide toolbox of transportation electrification solutions EV Ready Code Project EV Charging in the Right- of-Way Code Project Community charging federal grants EV Cord Cover Allowance Transit electrification (Streetcar, TriMet MAX, TriMet Buses) Federal grants (US DOE Park & Charge Grant, US DOT SMART Grant) Charging on Alt. Fuel Corridors (I-5, I-205, I-84, I-405) Electric micro- mobility (BIKETOWN, e- scooters, e-bikes)
- 7. Portland.gov/transportation 7 Partners Local municipalities Regional governments Local utilities State Agencies – DOT, DEQ, DOE Federal partners – DOT, JOET, DOE, HUD, EPA Private EVSE companies Adjacent states/regional consortiums
- 8. Portland.gov/transportation 8 As electrification advances, we must apply an equity lens Benefits of EVs should be accessible to all Portlanders: • Lower ownership costs (maintenance + fuel) • Less localized air pollution • Participation in climate goals But... a lack of public charging infrastructure is emerging as an outstanding barrier for people who cannot charge at home We must connect our programs with community priorities and engage BIPOC & low-income communities in planning and program design
- 11. Portland.gov/transportation 11 Lessons learned from Electric Avenue 1.0 • Need for education around how to charge • Clarity around payment systems • Need for clear and consistent signage • At parking space • Wayfinding in surrounding areas • Managing unauthorized parking • Maintenance and upkeep • Prioritize standardization and functionality • City code needs to change to support EV charging prior to expansion of EV charging in the ROW
- 13. Portland.gov/transportation 13 PGE pole-mounted EV charger in the right-of-way pilot
- 14. Portland.gov/transportation 14 Lessons learned from pole-mounted charger pilot • Dedicated EV-only parking with clear signage and striping of the parking space is important to functionality • Installation and work practices should be standardized • Charger designs should be standardized • Safety concerns around tripping hazard of cord • Prioritization of PGE resources for pole- mounted chargers due to cost effectiveness • Permit process is important to update prior to scaling program • Siting EV chargers requires input from utility and municipality
- 15. EV charging in the right-of-way policy
- 16. Portland.gov/transportation 16 Types of Level 2 EV chargers allowed curbside Pedestal L2 charger Pole-mounted L2 charger Source: Metro Energy, PGE
- 17. Portland.gov/transportation 17 Access to EV chargers in Portland is not currently equitable Current public EV charging infrastructure in Portland: • Over 1/3 of public chargers are in the Central City • Fewer chargers near multi-unit dwellings & other parts of City PBOT wants to support the growth of a citywide EV charging network with a focus on areas that: • Currently lack charging infrastructure • Are likely to continue relying on personal vehicles • Renters and other Portlanders who cannot charge at home Centers in red have 0 (zero) public EV chargers Centers in yellow have 1-5 public EV chargers Centers in green have 5+ public EV chargers Source: PBOT
- 18. Portland.gov/transportation 18 "Chicken & Egg" problem creates equity issues – which City can solve No clear City policy for public EV charging Few public EV chargers installed in underserved areas Lack of public charging makes buying an EV more difficult for some Little demand for public EV chargers
- 19. Portland.gov/transportation 19 EV Charging in the Right-of-Way project provides clarity to market Level 2 EV chargers will be allowed curbside and on poles if they meet the following requirements: • Within a Center, excluding the Central City • On a Local Service Street • Clearance requirements for health, life, safety • Design for accessibility by all Portlanders • Parking standards to ensure clarity for public and to promote turnover Source: PBOT, U.S. Access Board
- 20. Portland.gov/transportation 20 Overview of proposed permit process for EVSE companies* Obtain a franchise or license for operating in the ROW Sign Master Lease Agreement Submit Utility Permit for each site Permit checked for compliance Sign Site License Agreement Utility Permit issued for each site * This process is subject to change and will be refined as the City finalizes its proposed policy on EV charging in the ROW
- 21. Thank you! Hannah Morrison City Planner Policy, Planning and Projects Group Portland Bureau of Transportation hannah.morrison@portlandoregon.gov
Editor's Notes
- This project is supported by multiple adopted policies and goals, starting with the 2015 Portland Climate Action Plan which directed PBOT staff to address barriers to EV charging. Most recently, the Climate Emergency Workplan adopted in 2022 directed PBOT specifically to make it easier to use EVs if you cannot charge at home. EV adoption fits into the City's three-part strategy to advance transportation and climate justice. This strategy includes planning and building connected communities, reducing miles driven, and shifting to clean fuels and vehicles by electrifying the remaining trips. The City's three part strategy aligns strongly with a new Federal Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, which also calls out transitioning to zero emission vehicles and fuels in addition to improving community design and efficient travel. The Federal Blueprint highlights that transitioning to zero emission vehicles is expected to drive the majority of the U.S.’s near-term emission reductions.
- To advance goals around electrification, PBOT has carefully considered what our lane is – how we can leverage the areas that we have influence over to encourage shifts to cleaner cars and trucks in a way that prioritizes equity. One area that we’ve identified to accelerate the transition is to remove barriers to EV charging. PBOT’s participation in EV charging will fill market gaps and ensure that EV charging is available citywide. There is an unprecedented amount of funding for EV charging available from the Biden Administration and we are working to position the City to benefit from this federal investment. PBOT can also support increased investment in EV charging by coordinating local, state and federal policy. Remove barriers to EV charging and fill market gaps Position Portland to receive federal funding from Biden Administration Send market signals & coordinate on land use, state, federal policy Partner with private-sector to provide infrastructure and low carbon mobility options: City lacks skills and resources to own, operate, and maintain EV chargers When feasible, provide electric mobility options to Portlanders (e.g. BIKETOWN, E-Scooters, Streetcar) Leverage PBOT assets to advance City goals: PGE's Electric Avenue fast charging pod at The World Trade Center and other charging pilots Exploring options with PacifiCorps for pilots in their service territory Public charging in the right-of-way Charging for CityFleet vehicles at Smart Park garages
- Upfront costs of EVs declining Federal & state incentives Benefits of EVs should be shared Lower maintenance costs Lower fuel costs Better air quality Lack of public charging infrastructure is emerging as the outstanding barrier Charging network is not equitably distributed
- These are the two types of L2 chargers that we are permitting as part of this project Pedestal charger photo source - https://metroenergy.org/programs/current-projects/streetlight-ev-charging/faq-streetlight-ev-charging/
- About 400 charging ports available citywide but not equitably distributed Generally, chargers are clustered in the Central City and decrease going outward We see our role as filling market gaps and supporting the growth of an equitably distributed network that focuses on providing access to EV chargers in: - areas that currently lack charging infrastructure - areas that have high concentrations of multi-unit dwellings and residents that cannot charge at home, and - areas that are likely to continue relying on personal vehicles since they lack access to rapid transit and safe bicycling/pedestrian infrastructure
- Not allowed in Central City at this time because: CC has 1/3rd of all public chargers in the city of Portland Convenient charging options at places like Smart Park or PGE's Electric Avenue Can revisit as needed Located on "local service street" so chargers will be "around the corner" from main streets and arterials. For example, wouldn't be on Hawthorne Blvd., but could be "around the corner" on one of the numbered streets. This also reduces likelihood of any future conflicts with other transportation uses, like potential Streetcar lines or TriMet stops