Portland Parks eyes closures as river levels rise
If your bicycling plans involve any paths, bikeways, or roads around the Willamette River, be on the lookout for water.
Note: I'm currently on a family trip and not working normal hours. Email and message responses will be delayed and story and posting volumes here and on our social media accounts will not be at their usual levels until I return to Portland September 4th. Thanks for your patience and understanding. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
If your bicycling plans involve any paths, bikeways, or roads around the Willamette River, be on the lookout for water.
With so many inconvenient truths brought to light recently about the Oregon Department of Transportation’s plans to expand the I-5 freeway, one of the most disturbing is the fact that it would cast an even larger shadow over the Eastbank Esplanade.
It’s getting a much-needed facelift.
Who will speak up for the paths?
The local chapter of the American Institute of Architects is honoring some of Portland’s urban design gems.
A few more inches and Parks will close the path.
Time to familiarize yourself with Water Avenue? (Or just slow down)
Path safety is weighing heavily on the mind of one Portland man after he was assaulted while riding this morning.
It’s been a long construction period.
People have spontaneously chosen the Eastbank Esplanade’s grated bridge as a place to commemorate love.(Photo © M.Andersen/BikePortland)
The Esplanade path deserves the attention.– Scroll down for more photos –(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
New markings to warn people of the harsh bump as you roll onto the floating ramps on the Eastbank Esplanade.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland Parks & Recreation has added new pavement markings on the Eastbank Esplanade floating ramps to warn people on bikes to prepare for a bump. The new markings are part of a … Read more
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project