Southeast Powell Boulevard is one of Portland’s most dangerous streets. The entirety of Powell is on the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s High Crash Network map, but the easternmost section of the road has been home to its highest crash rates. With subpar bike lanes, cracked or missing sidewalks and poor visibility for people walking and … Read more
This story is from east Portland resident and longtime bike advocate Jim Chasse. One of Portland’s most dangerous roads is finally getting safety upgrades that include new sidewalks, better bike lanes and upgraded crossings from SE 122nd to 136th. Powell Blvd. improvements have been a high priority for residents since this section of southeast Portland … Read more
Celebration for some, consternation for others.
“The safety of people is more important than relationships at this point.”
A buffered bike lane, perhaps made of concrete like a sidewalk, is the better approach, ODOT staffers said.
Bike lanes separated by a low curb and/or Copenhagen-style raised bike lanes continue to look likely.
The rebuild “will break ground in 2018,” Rep. Shemia Fagan says.
Oregon’s overwhelmingly Democratic state legislature seems to be preparing to fund major freeway widenings around the Portland metro area.
“ODOT was very receptive of such modifications.”
If the four-mile stretch east of Interstate 205 is completely rebuilt, Powell could get some of Portland’s best bike lanes.
Detail from ODOT infographic. Download original PDF here. If you live, work or ride on SE Powell Blvd from 99th to the Portland city limits, an open house tonight is a great chance to help make it better. The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting the event, which will give attendees a closer look at … Read more
