Gateway Green Bike Park ‘Phase 2’ construction well underway
View of the new Spine road that winds gently down the south hill of Gateway Green.
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
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‘Better Red’ light rail project includes new bike paths near airport, Gateway
Screen grab from TriMet video (watch it below) shows new I-205 path section on new bridge to Gateway Green bike park.
A $206 million project that will improve service on TriMet’s Red light rail line will also come with significant benefits to bicycle riders.
The “Better Red” project will extend the Red Line further west in Washington County; but what we’re watching closely is how the improvements will impact the I-205 path in east Portland.
According to TriMet, the project will add a second track on two sections of existing single track between Gateway Transit Center and the Portland Airport. Adjacent to these new tracks and stations, TriMet plans to build multi-use paths. The project will also re-align the existing path.[Read more…]
Construction begins in March on major improvements to Gateway Green
It’ll get much better.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
We love Gateway Green, but it needs a lot more love to reach its potential.
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Parks budget cuts loom over Gateway Green bike park
(Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
As you might have already heard, Portland Parks & Recreation is facing a budget gap of $6.3 million. To right the ship, the bureau has proposed eliminating over 50 full-time employees, reducing admin costs, closing community centers, and more.
One element of the Parks budget we’re watching closely is how operations and maintenance dollars will be allocated. Or whether they’ll be allocated at all.
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$1 million approved for next phase of Gateway Green bike park
The money follows a first year of strong demand and a successful partnership with nonprofit partners.
(Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
In a nod to its success and a commitment to create local off-road riding opportunities, the City of Portland has committed another $1 million to Gateway Green. [Read more…]
Mountain biking’s full potential on display at inaugural Gateway Green Festival
Saturday’s inaugural Gateway Green MTB Festival confirmed what many advocates have known for a long time: When the right trails are put in the right place, off-road cycling can reach people with a very wide range of ages, cycling abilities, and backgrounds.
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See the dreamy, final buildout plans for Gateway Green
A look at the center of the park that includes a new entrance, shaded picnic area, new trails, and more.
(Prepared by Greenworks)
The dream is so close!
Over 10 years after the idea was first envisioned, the final build-out of Gateway Green is imminent. And we just got our hands on the plans. [Read more…]
It’s time to comment on final design plan for Gateway Green
The current design.
Yes Gateway Green has been open for nearly nine months now, but it’s still very much a work in progress. In the next few months the City of Portland will finalize the design plan and they want your help to make it as good as possible.
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New wayfinding signs will help guide neighbors to Gateway Green (PBOT)
This just in from PBOT…
Friends of Gateway Green achieves major milestone in increasing access to park.
Gateway Green wayfinding signs have been installed! Many thanks to Tom Badrick, Linda Robinson, and the army of community volunteers who saw this project through. Funding for preliminary planning and siting was provided by Prosper Portland. The signs were designed by Propel Studio. The last $5,000 to print and install the signs came from People for Bikes community engagement grant as part of PBOT’s Gateway to Opportunity project. Throughout these past 2 years, Friends of Gateway Green have been championing this effort to provide increased signage to help Portlanders more easily access Gateway Green Park by foot and bicycle. This was truly a team effort and we are so appreciative for all who made these 20 signs possible.
Pictures are courtesy of Tom Badrick.
City seeks Gateway Green Project Advisory Committee members
Really sorry for the late notice here folks, but figured better late than never. This is a great chance to have a say and be a part of Gateway Green! Note the deadline for applications is 10/15 – that’s this Sunday night.
Help Shape the Future of Gateway Green
We are recruiting a diverse group of community advisors!
Portland Parks & Recreation and our leading partner Friends of Gateway Green are looking for interested Portlanders to serve on the Gateway Green Project Advisory Committee.
This group will help shape a refined park design to guide natural habitat restoration, improve pedestrian and bicycle access, and expand opportunities for a variety of recreation and outdoor activities for people of all ages and abilities.
Park enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, hikers, runners, and cyclists are encouraged to apply!
Gateway Green is a 25-acre park site is located just east of Rocky Butte between I-205 and I-84, at the intersection of the I-205 regional trail and the future Sullivan’s Gulch Trail. Opened in June 2017, the park currently has off-road cycling, walking and running trails, and the Dirt Lab, a pump track and bike skills area. This is a car free park, with transit access at the nearby Gateway Transit Center, and access for pedestrians and cyclists from the I-205 multi-use trail.
Learn more about Gateway Green at www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/74068.Interested is helping to shape the future of Gateway Green?
An Interest Form with more information, timeline and application is attached and available online https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GatewayGreenAdvisor.The application process ends on October 15 at 5:00pm. Questions? Contact Barbara.Hart@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-5596.
