Progress on North Portland Greenway in St. Johns area
A new path and a new bridge are exciting signs of progress for the northern sections of the North Portland Greenway.
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New route through rail yard could link up North Portland Greenway
As the route of the long-planned North Portland Greenway comes before city council this week, there’s a new possibility in the mix that could shape the bikeway every Portlander knows ought to exist.
Man severely injured after bike/pickup crash on Interstate Avenue
Curtis Crothers, 53, suffered eight broken ribs, a broken scapula, a punctured lung, internal bleeding, a dislocated shoulder and 24 hours in intensive care.
Mayor Hales in Union Pacific/Cement Road access talks: “Going very well”
The Cement Road with Fremont Bridge in the background..(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) There’s a renewed effort afoot that could result in something most observers thought would never happen: legal public access to the “Cement Road” that runs through Union Pacific’s Albina Yards along the Willamette River between Swan Island and the Fremont Bridge. Union Pacific … Read more
NP Greenway part of $15 million TIGER grant request
The Port of Portland is taking the lead on a US DOT TIGER grant request that would fund the first two sections (shaded in red) of the North Portland Greenway.
Bridge project that’s part of North Portland Greenway raises concerns over tree removal
City design plans showing tree slated for removal. A bridge project in St. Johns that’s part of the North Portland greenway and the 40-Mile Loop has gotten some unwanted attention this week. Portland Parks & Recreation is set to start construction on a new biking and walking bridge between Pier Park and Chimney Park; but … Read more
N Williams, NoPo Greenway projects seek funding support
Will we finally see changes on Williams? (Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Two important Portland projects are vying for funding through a grant process being led by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the deadline to offer your feedback is this Thursday, January 31st. Of the seven projects in the running from Portland and Washington … Read more
It’s not all bad: Northern sections of North Portland Greenway worth excitement
The northern segments of the North Portland Greenway alignment being proposed by Portland Parks (green line) follows nearly the same route dreamed up by advocates (orange line).
Trail group sees “major failings” with North Portland Greenway alignment
Advocates say putting the Greenway Trail on surface streets (like N. Interstate shown here) is unacceptable.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The City of Portland Parks & Recreation bureau continues to come under fire for their work on the North Portland Greenway Trail project. PP&R is in the process of designing the route of the paved path … Read more
Open house coming up for North Portland Greenway project
Portland Parks & Recreation is holding an open house for the North Portland Greenway Trail alignment project on January 9th. This event will be your chance to view the updated route maps. As we reported earlier this month, there are some big decisions on the table in terms of where Parks planners should focus their … Read more
Parks’ proposal puts North Portland Greenway ‘Trail’ on surface streets – UPDATED
Portland Parks & Rec says they’ll move forward with using this portion of N Interstate for the Willamette Greenway Trail. (Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The dream for the North Portland Greenway trail project has always been to extend the Eastbank Esplanade to St. Johns along the river. It was envisioned as a path that would … Read more
More criticism leveled at proposed Greenway Trail route
“N. Greeley as an alternative to the Cement Road is unacceptable. The trail is to be a Willamette River Greenway Trail, not a tour of a truck route.”— NPGreenway statement The alignment for the North Portland Greenway Trail project being proposed by the Portland Parks & Recreation bureau is continuing to draw sharp criticism from … Read more