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southwest corridor plan

Big upgrade to commercial stretch of Barbur looks likelier as Metro rejects OHSU tunnel

Long-term plans are falling into place for a federally-subsidized biking and walking upgrade.

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June 16, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

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Taming outer Barbur: MAX or BRT could bring raised bike lanes through Southwest

There’s a chance to completely rebuild one of Portland’s most car-oriented arterials into a world-class facility, with the federal government paying for half of it.

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February 13, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

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Will SW Corridor bring millions for biking, too? It might depend on the route

A route along Barbur could mean big changes for that street, but a tunnel beneath Marquam Hill wouldn’t.

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February 9, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

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Anti-transit vote in Tigard throws wrench in southwest corridor bike plans

Tigard voters just threw a wrench in a plan to improve biking in the suburbs southwest of Portland.

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March 14, 2014

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

29 Comments


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