The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is implementing recommended projects from the Lower Southeast Rising Area Plan and would like community input. On August 27, PBOT staff are hosting a walk that will includes stops along 52nd Ave and 46th Ave.
SE 52nd Ave (Duke to Flavel) is a funded near-term project. Improvements to 52nd Ave include crossing enhancements, sidewalk infill, and wider bike lanes. PBOT staff will discuss potential design options and trade-offs and want to hear community concerns and recommendations.
SE 46th Ave (Woodstock to Glenwood) is another priority project from the Lower Southeast Rising Area Plan . PBOT staff are seeking funding for this project. PBOT’s Safe Routes to School team is working on a sidewalk project along the north side of Lewis Elementary on Glenwood and PBOT staff would like to learn more from community members about their concerns and ideas for this area.
PBOT also has funding to implement other Lower Southeast Rising priority projects, including neighborhood greenways on SE 46th, SE 60th, SE Tolman, and SE Steele/Mitchell. PBOT staff will be available to discuss these upcoming projects and answer questions.
Starting and ending location: Sidewalk in front of Starlight Knitting Society (7028 SE 52nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206). The walk will begin with introductory remarks at 5:30pm, and we will begin walking around 5:40pm.
Distance: Approximately 1 mile of walking
Contact: Corrine McQueen, corrine.mcqueen@portlandoregon.gov
Update on weather: Temperatures are expected to be around 90 degrees at the start of the walk. PBOT staff will bring cold water for all participants.
RSVP is not required to attend, but if you are able to, please take a minute to let us know you are coming.