A closer look at how PBOT will reconfigure Hawthorne Blvd
(From SE Hawthorne Pave and Paint Decision Report – PBOT)
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(From SE Hawthorne Pave and Paint Decision Report – PBOT)
A grassroots campaign to build support for protected bike lanes on Southeast Hawthorne Blvd has reached a fever pitch ahead of an expected release of a design recommendation by the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
During an online meeting hosted by the Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association this morning, the Portland Bureau of Transportation revealed some very good news: Bike lanes are among the alternatives being considered for their Hawthorne Pave and Paint project. As we first hinted at back in January, the project — which will repave the street between … Read more
The family of a 15-year-old Cleveland High School student who was killed while crossing Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard in 2016 will be paid $395,000 by the City of Portland. The settlement comes from a lawsuit filed by the Estate of Fallon Smart. The suit alleged wrongful death and negligence from the Portland Bureau of Transportation based … Read more
“With just cones and a touch of paint, we can quickly and cheaply build a much safer, healthier, and happier Hawthorne,” reads the text of a website at HealthierHawthorne.com that just launched yesterday.
Two of Portland’s most vital bikeways are on the cusp of big changes.
Right-hooks have plaugued us for far too long.
The project also includes lowering speed limit to 20 mph.
It comes after a teenager died and the community said enough is enough.
The city has plans for permanent changes on Hawthorne at 43rd.
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