“There are so many people interested in trail advocacy… We see this as an opportunity to help them understand they’re not alone in their cause and that all these trail projects are connected.”— Aaron Brown, The Intertwine Organizers of tomorrow’s Regional Trail Advocates Forum hope that the first ever event is the start of something … Read more
Did you know the new Trolley Trail south of Milwaukie is almost fully complete? In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a ton going on around our regional network of trails and multi-use paths* — a.k.a. “The Intertwine“. To help get the public up to speed and foster collaboration and momentum on the projects, Metro and … Read more
These green spaces around Happy Valley would be tied together with the newly proposed Mt. Scott/Scouter Mt. Trail Loop. Metro is prepping for the public unveiling of an exciting new network of paths that span from just south of the Powell Butte Nature Park all the way down to the Clackamas River. The Mt. Scott/Scouter … Read more
Project drawing of new trail segment in Columbia Gorge funded by $2.1 million federal grant. (Image: ODOT)
Parks Bureau map of proposed alignment for the Sullivan’s Gulch Trail.
View of the Oaks Bottom Connector trail just down the hill from the parking lot at SE McLoughlin and Milwaukie.(Photos: Dan Kaufman)
This image shows the existing gap in the Rock Creek Trail (green) where it intersects with Evergreen Parkway.
The South Waterfront Greenway Trail will feature separate paths for biking and walking.
After 20 years, you can finally ride the full length of the 21-mile Banks-Vernonia Trail completely off the highway through gorgeous scenes like this.(Photos: Oregon Parks and Recreation)
Map credit: Metro Metro finalized an agreement yesterday that will allow them to secure the required easement rights to extend the Springwater Corridor Trail. The agreement will close more than half of the existing “Sellwood Gap” south of SE Tacoma Street. According to a Metro press release, they reached an agreement with Oregon Pacific Railroad … Read more
Design drawing of Springwater Trail Spur in Gresham. UTF-funded portion is in green. Blue lines are Powell Blvd (top) and Springwater Trail (bottom). The Oregon Department of Transportation is likely to confirm Wednesday the first three projects to be funded through their new Urban Trail Fund (UTF) program. The UTF was established as part of … Read more
Detail map of easements Metro has purchased.