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County installs speed bumps to slow down riders on Hawthorne Bridge viaduct

Five new bike speed bumps greet riders heading onto the Hawthorne Bridge sidewalk.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) Multnomah County has installed a series of speed bumps (a.k.a. rumble strips) on SE Madison Ave as it approaches the Hawthorne Bridge (westbound). The bumps are aimed at reducing bicycling speeds as riders transition from the on-street bike lane … Read more


Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

County, City team up for expanded biking and walking lanes on Hawthorne

A lane re-organization on SE Hawthorne has swapped one standard lane for an expanded bike lane and a walking lane.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Multnomah County unveiled new and expanded bike lane on the Hawthorne Bridge viaduct over the weekend. Working in a partnership with the City of Portland, the County (who manages the bridge) gave … Read more