Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Commissioner Mingus Mapps talk 122nd Ave plan
The new PBOT commissioner and longtime transportation-focused congressman are excited about new federal funding that they hope will transform this dangerous corridor.
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How US DOT grants will be spent in our region
Portland will leverage their grant. Metro will spread theirs around.
Portland wins $20 million USDOT grant for 122nd Avenue project
PBOT’s wishes for 122nd Avenue have been granted.
Police, TriMet team up for enforcement action on SE 122nd Avenue
A multi-agency effort netted 15 arrests, including gun and drug seizures in just four hours last Thursday, September 8th. The location is likely familiar to many of you: the busy intersection of SE 122nd and Burnside, where a light rail line, bike lanes, and many other traffic lanes come together. Statistically, this intersection is a … Read more
Portland asks for up to $47 million in federal funding for key infrastructure projects
President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed last year, has given Portland an opportunity to fund several key projects. While this funding will be competitive – many other agencies across the country are lining up to fix their neglected infrastructure – the Portland Bureau of Transportation thinks we stand a chance to receive … Read more
Roundabout at SE Harold among ideas to make 122nd Ave a safe ‘civic corridor’
“We are looking at a more significant change to the streets.” – Bryan Poole, PBOT A plan to update 122nd Ave in east Portland has taken a big step forward. After almost a year of collecting feedback, the Portland Bureau of Transportation has released the 122nd Ave draft project plan. It includes our first look … Read more
Bicycle rider dies in collision with driver on East Burnside and 122nd
A collision Thursday night (11/12) in the Hazelwood neighborhood resulted in the death of a male bicycle rider. It happened at the intersection of 122nd and Burnside. The incident was reported by the Portland Police Bureau without any reference to what type of road users were involved. When I mentioned the crash in a story … Read more
Tell PBOT what 122nd Avenue should look and feel like
The future is in our hands.
Rally planned outside PBOT open house for 122nd Ave project
A man and young child were hit at the location earlier this month.