Councilors to float $100 million sidewalk funding plan
The politics have lined up for sidewalks.
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The politics have lined up for sidewalks.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is set to receive $20.6 million to build sidewalks in east and northeast Portland. And they’re also a partner with TriMet on a $55 million project award that will result in new sidewalks to connect to a forthcoming bus upgrade on 82nd Avenue. The funding is just the latest grant … Read more
It’s over 800-feet long and neighbors hope it helps calm drivers and tensions in the neighborhood.
The new bike lanes will share the space with four lanes of car drivers on one of the city’s deadliest (st)roads.
First of three coming this year.
Long the source of ire for advocates, east Portland’s bike network has come a very long way.
One of the projects will come with new bike lanes on SE 92nd near Lents Park.
It’s lined up for some changes – maybe even including a bikeway.