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February Transportation Tip

Heather — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:14:41 +0000

Have you seen the hundreds of bicycles at the base of the Portland Aerial Tram? OHSU and its employees know the importance of cycling to work and the many transportation options within and to the district. Through incentives, subsidies, and convenient means to log trips, the folk at OHSU make using transportation options fun and rewarding. Over 2000 cyclists were served by OHSU’s services and the number is expected only to rise. To read more about their successes and what motivates these riders, check out the OHSU Bike Program 2011 Report.

SW Moody Avenue Tour

Heather — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:00:45 +0000

Have you gone for a walk or bike ride on the newly redesigned SW Moody Avenue yet? If so, you will have noticed the beautiful and spacious new pathways for cyclists (two directions) and pedestrians. After months of construction and cramped pathways on Moody, it is a breath of fresh air.

Go behind the scenes on this guided walk and learn about the SW Moody Project, what was done and why, and what the future holds for SW Moody. Chris Armes from the City of Portland will lead this informative walk.

Contact Pete Collins at 503-972-2830 or pete@southwaterfront.com for further information.

Wednesday, January 25, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Unit 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

South Waterfront Walks There – January Weekday Walk

Heather — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:00:01 +0000

Join us as we meet at South Waterfront Community Relations (address below) and go on an adventure to the Portland Japanese Garden. We will combine streetcar, MAX, and trail walking to reach the garden, then go on a self-guided tour of our world famous Japanese garden.

The walk from Washington Park Max Station to the Portland Japanese Garden is approximately 2.4 miles round trip in length and includes steep and potentially muddy terrain. Please wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.

**Please RSVP to Heather Bayles at 503-972-3289 or heather@southwaterfront.com.

If you would like updates about walks, please join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere.

Tuesday, January 17, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Unit 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

WALK IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; STREETCAR FARE WILL BE COVERED; MAX FARE IS $1 HONORED CITIZEN/$2.10 ADULT; JAPANESE GARDEN ADMISSION IS $7.75 HONORED CITIZEN/$9.50 ADULT.

New South Waterfront Organization Chart

Heather — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:33:46 +0000

Tired of all the acronyms? In an effort to dispel some of the general confusion surrounding what the various organizations of the South Waterfront do and how they are related to one another, we have created a new South Waterfront Organization Chart.

Please contact South Waterfront Community Relations at communityrelations@southwaterfront.com with questions.

January Transportation Tip

Heather — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:31:21 +0000

Metro and Kaiser Permanente have teamed up to bring you the Walk There! app. The app features ten walks from the Walk There! guidebook that take you throughout the region, from Fort Vancouver to Wilsonville’s Graham Oaks Nature Park and from the Pacific University campus in Forest Grove to the Gresham stretch of the Springwater Trail. Explore local communities, learn about the area’s rich history and get exercise while doing it.

Metro and Kaiser Permanente encourage active living. Walking is one of the most effective ways to stay healthy, lose weight, and increase your energy level. It’s also a great way to experience and enjoy the community as well as the natural beauty of the region.

Visit Metro’s website to get the app and get going!

South Waterfront Walks There – December Weekday Walk

Heather — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:00:50 +0000

This month’s walk will have a holiday bent and be lots of fun! Join us as we meet at the Community Relations Townhome (address below) and walk to Pioneer Square to see the Christmas Tree and perhaps indulge in a hot beverage at Starbucks. From there, participants may feel free to do some holiday shopping, walk up to 11th Avenue to ride the Streetcar home, or get extra credit for walking back to the South Waterfront. All participants will be given a complimentary reusable shopping bag with a one-day Portland Streetcar Pass.

The walk from South Waterfront to Pioneer Square is approximately 2.1 miles in length and almost entirely flat. Please wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.

For further information contact Heather Bayles at 503-972-3289 or heather@southwaterfront.com.

If you would like updates about walks, please join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere.

Tuesday, December 13, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet at Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Portland Streetcar Schedule Changes

Heather — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:44:07 +0000

Effective Sunday, December 4, Portland Streetcar will have schedule changes of up to 6 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, with one fewer early morning weekday trip in each direction, fewer trips throughout the day on Saturdays, and two additional trips in each direction Saturday evenings. View the preview schedule.

Eight Bands. Six Streetcars. Three Hours of Fun.

Heather — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:42:07 +0000

Didn’t get a chance to experience last month’s Streetcar Mobile Music Fest in person? Watch a fascinating video about this unique and entertaining act of civic enthusiasm here.

December Transportation Tip – Drive Less Connect

Heather — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:41:01 +0000

In partnership with Oregon’s statewide launch of Drive Less Connect, Metro is rewarding 90 commuters $50 each for logging bike, transit, walk, or carpool trips.

Sign up now by going to www.DriveLessConnect.com. Record your biking, walking, carpooling, and transit trips on the calendar page.

Haven’t been logging trips? No problem. The Drive Less Connect trip calendar allows you to record trips up to three weeks in the past. To qualify for gift cards, participants must log at least 15 days of non-drive-alone trips and live within the Portland metro region. Trips logged on or after November 14 will be included.

The daily drawing begins December 5, 2011 and continues for 90 days until March 3, 2012. Each day, one lucky person will be awarded with a $50 Fred Meyer gift card. Each participant may win only one Fred Meyer gift card during this incentive period. Winners will be drawn Monday mornings and notified by email. Gift certificates will be mailed using certified mail. Participants should confirm their mailing address in their Drive Less Connect profile.

For more information, please contact Metro Regional Travel Options at rto@oregonmetro.gov or 503-813-7566.

Portland Streetcar Loop & Fare Study

Pete — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:59:36 +0000

Portland Streetcar Loop & Fare Study
Community Update Open Houses

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel
403 SW 10th Avenue
Portland Streetcar or TriMet Bus #20

Thursday, December 1, 2011
Architectural Heritage Center
701 SE Grand Avenue
TriMet Bus #6

You are invited to attend either Open House. Drop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:30 PM.

The City of Portland is holding two public open houses to update the community on the Streetcar Loop. They would like to hear your thoughts on the development and analysis of the fare policy and the related benefits and impacts of future service. So please join them to discuss how the Streetcar will serve you best and to hear about plans for opening day in 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact Shoshanah Oppenheim at 503-823-7677 or send an email to shoshanah.oppenheim@portlandoregon.gov

South Waterfront Walks There: November Weekday Walk

Pete — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:36:10 +0000

Get out of your condo on the third Tuesday of November and go for a walk with South Waterfront Community Relations! We have had many requests for variety in the intensity of the weekday walks. This month’s walk will be a gentler ramble along the Willamette Greenway Trail, into Willamette Park and back. Interesting river creatures are often spotted on this walk.

Please wear sturdy walking shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water. This walk is approximately 3.8 miles round trip and is almost entirely flat. This is a dog-friendly walk for friendly dogs. Remember to bring bags to pick up after your friend.

If you would like updates about walks, please join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere. Join the group by following the above link and clicking on Apply for Group Membership. You will then be updated on walks, have the ability to post ideas for walks, and make plans for special walks with your neighbors.

Tuesday, November 15, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Fungi Forest: Mycological Marvels of Tryon Creek

Pete — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:30:47 +0000

South Waterfront Walks There, our neighborhood walking group, is keeping its eye open for interesting walking adventures in and around the South Waterfront. In addition to our monthly SWCR Weekday Walk, check out this informative weekend walking opportunity (1.5 to 2 miles round trip) in nearby Tryon Creek State Natural Area:

Join mushroom expert Dane Osis to learn the basics of mushroom identification and ecology. This program provides an introduction to the important ecological role that fungi fill as well as helpful tricks and tips for identifying Pacific Northwest mushrooms. Then hit the trail to discover what species live in Tryon Creek State Natural Area.

Visit www.tryonfriends.org or call 503-636-4398 to register. Hosted by Friends of Tryon Creek.

Sunday, November 13, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tryon Creek Nature Center
11321 SW Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ADVANCE REGISTRATION SUGGESTED

South Waterfront Tool Library – Use it!

Heather — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:05:09 +0000

The South Waterfront Bike Tool Library is ready to use. If you need to give the ol’ ride a tuneup, fix a flat, or administer any other kind of love and care to your bike, call South Waterfront Community Relations at 503-972-3289 or 503-972-2830 to let us know you’d like to stop by and then come on in to use the variety of tools and bike stand.

Spring 2012 will feature more interesting and informative bike riding and maintenance classes to help keep you safe and having fun!

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (please call first) Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO SOUTH WATERFRONT RESIDENTS

Portland Streetcar Fare Study Update

Heather — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:30:46 +0000

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will update the neighborhood on the recent Portland Streetcar Fare Study, as well as the policy considerations involved with determining an equitable fare, as the eastside alignment is set to open soon. PBOT will also review project expansion elements in 2012 and 2015.

Tuesday, October 18, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

South Waterfront Walks There: October Weekday Walk

Heather — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:00:41 +0000

Get out of your condo on the third Tuesday of October and go for a walk with South Waterfront Community Relations. After meeting at the Community Relations Office (address below), we will set out north along Moody Avenue to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, where we will walk the Hawthorne Bridge to Steel Bridge Loop.

Please wear sturdy walking shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water. This walk is approximately 5.3 miles and is mostly flat, but does include some stairs at the Hawthorn Bridge. This is a dog-friendly walk; please be prepared to keep your friend in check especially as we cross the busy Hawthorn Bridge and remember to bring doggie bags.

If you would like updates about walks, please join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere. Join the group by following the above link and clicking on “Apply for Group Membership”. You will then be updated on walks, have the ability to post ideas for walks, and make plans for special walks with your neighbors.

Tuesday, October 18, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Meet at Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Streetcar Service Shutdown to South Waterfront in October

Heather — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:01:03 +0000

Streetcar Service will be shutdown with a bus replacement from the RiverPlace Station to SW Lowell & Bond at the beginning of regular service Monday, October 10, 2011 thru the end of regular service on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.

Streetcar service will be shutdown with a bus replacement from Portland State University (PSU Urban Plaza and SW 5th & Montgomery stations) to SW Lowell & Bond from the beginning of regular service on Thursday, October 27 thru the end of regular service on Sunday, October 30, 2011. Streetcar service will be restored Monday, October 31, 2011 on the new permanent track alignment on Moody.

TriMet’s New OpenTripPlanner

Heather — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:58:27 +0000

Start planning your multi-modal trips this month! On October 15 you’ll be able to create a trip that combines transit and biking with TriMet’s new OpenTripPlanner (OTP) program. By combining these two modes, OTP allows users to plan trips that were otherwise impossible with the old TriMet Trip Planner tool or Google Maps.

TriMet’s trip planning site will offer the following new features:

A Travel by Modes option allowing the user to choose Walk Only, Bicycle, or Transit & Bicycle
A Bike Preference Triangle offering info on Distance, Topography, and Facility Type
A Bike Elevation Chart
CarShare locations
Open Street Map Data – recently updated maps to reflect accurate transit, bike, and pedestrian infrastructure

View PDF of the features map here.

Streetcar Mobile Music Fest

Heather — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:00:35 +0000

WTS, New Railvolutionaries, and PDX Pop are partnering on a music festival performed on the streetcar, called the Streetcar Mobile Music Fest: a celebration of transit and livability. The event will involve 6 bands or musicians playing on all of the regularly scheduled, running streetcars. The idea is to get people excited about transit, in the way that there is excitement and movement around bicycling (i.e. Pedalpalooza) and cars (i.e. car shows). So get excited about transit and experience great local live music on the streetcar!

Monday, September 19, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All Portland Streetcars

COST IS STREETCAR FARE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge Update

Heather — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:30:26 +0000

Join South Waterfront Community Relations and Jean Senechal Biggs from the City of Portland for an update on bridge progress and question/answer session.

For information about the project visit http://www.gibbsbridge.org/.

Wednesday, September 14, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Take the 2011 Bike Commute Challenge

Pete — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:53:44 +0000

Take the 2011 Bike Commute Challenge

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) Bike Commute Challenge is a friendly
competition to see who can get more people biking to work in September.
It’s easy, fun, and free!

Come to the Bike Commute Challenge Introduction on Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 pm
at Umpqua Bank to get all of your questions answered and get a bike safety
refresher.

How it works:

Anyone interested in taking the
Challenge looks to see if their workplace is already registered. If it
isn’t, they register themselves and their workplace team at the same time.
They become the Team Captain, by default.
Their coworkers register and join that
workplace team.
Everyone logs their bike trips during
the month of September.
At the end of the month, the BTA
tallies the bike trips and ranks all workplaces in size categories by the
percentage of commutes achieved by bike.
On October 7th, the BTA announces the
winning companies in each category at a big After Party.

For more information and to register visit http://bikecommutechallenge.com/.

Wednesday, August 17,
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Log your trips for a chance to WIN BIG!

Pete — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:34:07 +0000

Log your trips for a chance to WIN BIG!
Now through the end of August, you can be eligible for daily drawings of $100 Fred Meyers gift cards.

Here’s how:
1. Set up a free account in RideShareOnline, powered by Drive Less Save More
2. Record your daily trips on the personal Trip Calendar

Once you’ve entered 10 trips by transit, biking, walking, carpooling or vanpooling (commute or personal), you will be automatically entered into the drawing.

A new $100 Fred Meyers Gift Card winner will be chosen each day for 42 days.

Plus: The last three days of the contest, August 29 – 31, Metro will draw the third, second, and first place prize winners for gift cards of $200, $300, and $500 respectively. Participants must log at least 20 days of non-drive alone trips to qualify. Previous winners of a $100 gift card are also eligible.

Visit Drive Less Save More to get tips on all your commute options.

SW Moody Project Update

Heather — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:30:18 +0000

The SW Moody project has been in construction since January and is on schedule to be completed this winter. Please join Chris Armes, Project Manager for the Bureau of Transportation at the City and Bill Bruce, Project Manager for the contractor, Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. for and update, including:

Overview of the project
Visual description of the completed project
Construction schedule
Question and answer session

Tuesday, July 19, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Transportation Update: Night Closures of Southbound I-5 Exit 299A

Heather — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:00:19 +0000

Southbound Interstate 5 exit 299A will be closed for nighttime work on the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge from 8:00 pm until 5:00 am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week (June 13 – 17). Exit 299A, the Oregon 43/Macadam Avenue/Lake Oswego exit from the Marquam Bridge, is being closed at night to minimize traffic impacts and delays. Occasional overnight closures will continue during the duration of the project.

Southbound I-5 traffic will be detoured toward the Morrison Bridge and onto Highway 43/Macadam Avenue via SW Naito Parkway, the US 26 Ross Island Bridge approach, SW Kelly Street, SW Curry Street and SW Hood Avenue. Motorists should look for the Highway 43 South detour signs and exit the freeway approximately 1.5 miles north of the closed exit.

The City of Portland and the Oregon Department of Transportation are building the 700-foot Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge over Interstate 5 to connect the historic Lair Hill neighborhood to the South Waterfront district. It is scheduled to be completed in January 2012.

More information about the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge can be found at www.gibbsbridge.org.

Construction on Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge Requires Slow/No Wake Zone

Heather — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:56:44 +0000

Construction on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge is set to begin July 1. In mid June, contractor Kiewit Infrastructure West will position construction barges on the Willamette River between the Marquam and Ross Island bridges. On June 15, slow/no wake and exclusion zones will take effect to ensure the safety of boaters, paddlers, swimmers, and construction workers.

These zones are:

A bank-to-bank, slow-no-wake zone for 500 feet upstream and downstream from the bridge project, effective June 15, 2011 through December 2012.
An exclusion zone under the work bridge trestles and under the swing radius of the cranes.

Please see the Map for more details of the latest developments.

To follow construction activities and river impacts for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge, please visit trimet.org/pm/construction/bridge. Also view the new BridgeCams.

For more information, contact Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Community Affairs Representative is DeeAnn Sandberg, sandberd@trimet.org

Moody Avenue Construction Update

Heather — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:23:10 +0000

What is going on with Moody Avenue, you ask? The Portland Bureau of Transportation is undertaking a complete reconstruction of SW Moody Avenue between SW River Parkway and SW Gibbs Street. As the main access point to the South Waterfront district, SW Moody Avenue will be improved to include three traffic lanes, dual streetcar tracks, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The new construction will increase roadway capacity and introduce urban development standards such as fiber optic, sewer, stormwater, and water infrastructure to support future development.

Temporary roadway and streetcar tracks are now operational. Crews are finishing work to relocate and expand water, sewer, and other utility infrastructure. Installation of the retaining walls has begun, which will be filled in over the next few months. When completed in early 2012, the reconstructed SW Moody Avenue will be elevated by an additional 14 feet at the highest point, allowing adjacent sites to redevelop with “tuck under parking” without disturbing capped contaminated areas.

May Transportation Tip: May is National Bike Month!

Heather — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:29:09 +0000

South Waterfront Community Relations will be celebrating Bike Month in lots of fun ways and invite you to join us:

Bikes and Brews: A free bike repair workshop series held on May 10 and May 31, featuring complimentary beer and snacks. Please see the Featured Events section above for more information.
New South Waterfront Bike Tool Library: Don’t have the tools or space you need to tune up your bike or fix that flat? Borrow tools and/or repair space from your friendly South Waterfront Community Relations Bike Tool Library.
Sharing is good. Especially when it helps more people to get out of their cars and onto a bike! If your old bike is feeling neglected, give it fulfillment by donating it to the new South Waterfront BikeShare program. Once enough bikes are collected to implement the program, SWF BikeShare bikes will be available for checkout to South Waterfront residents and their guests for day trips.

Contact South Waterfront Community Relations Director Pete Collins for information about the above programs. pete@southwaterfront.com or 503-972-2830.

Portland Bureau of Transportation sponsors the annual Bike to Work Breakfast during Bike to Work Week. The tradition continues on Tuesday, May 17 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Roll up on your bike and friendly PBOT staffers will be there to serve you coffee, doughnuts, bagels, eggs in a nest, and fresh fruit. More information here.

Bike to Work Breakfast
Tuesday, May 17, 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Pioneer Courthouse Square
SW Broadway and SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE BIKE COMMUTING PUBLIC

Bike Repair Workshop Series: Bikes and Brews

Heather — Tue, 10 May 2011 21:50:26 +0000

Join South Waterfront Community Relations for two comprehensive bike repair workshops, on Tuesday, May 10 and Tuesday, May 31, with Tori of Gracie’s Wrench.

Basic Maintenance Demonstration: The May 10 workshop is a lecture on the basics of everyday maintenance for your bicycle, covering parts identification, chain lubrication, frame, wheel and brake cleaning, and proper air pressure.

Flat Repair Demonstration: The workshop on May 31 is a lecture and step-by-step demonstration on how to properly repair a flat tire.

Both workshops will include instructional handouts to take home with you, a peek at South Waterfront’s new bike tool library, and complimentary beer and snacks. Please RSVP to communityrelations@southwaterfront.com.

Bike Repair Workshop Series: Bikes and Brews
Tuesday, May 10 and Tuesday, May 31, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Streetcar Bus Shuttle in South Waterfront April 30-May 2, 2011

Pete — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:42:44 +0000

Streetcar Service Shutdown to South Waterfront

5:30AM, Saturday, April 30 – 11:30PM, Monday, May 2, 2011

Streetcar Service will be shutdown with a bus replacement from the RiverPlace Station to SW Lowell & Bond at the beginning of regular service Saturday, April 30, 2011 thru the end of regular service on Monday, May 2, 2011.
Streetcar Service will be restored at the beginning of regular service Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
Streetcar Bus Shuttle Map

Eastbank Esplanade Detour – May 9

Pete — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:48:57 +0000

3-week detour off the Eastbank Esplanade begins May 9

Detour allows for preparation of Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge construction

Beginning Monday, May 9, cyclists and pedestrians will be detoured off the south end of the Eastbank Esplanade as preparation begins for construction of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge this summer. The detour will be in effect through Friday, May 27.

The esplanade will be closed between SE Clay and Caruthers, with cyclists and pedestrians detoured to SE Water Ave. Detour signs will be posted in the area, and flaggers will be present. A map of the detour is attached and posted at trimet.org/pdfs/news/esplanade-detour-map.pdf.

Light rail bridge construction details

Crews will create a work zone to facilitate construction of the east segment of the light rail bridge. After the 3-week closure of the esplanade, bicyclists and pedestrians will have a temporary multi-use path that will carry them over the work zone. The temporary overpass will follow the current Esplanade route and be in place until mid-2013.

Affordable Housing Groundbreaking in South Waterfront

Pete — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:51:52 +0000

Managed by Reach CDC, Block 49 will bring affordable housing to the South Waterfront. The 209 apartments (49 for veterans) is a $50.5 million project.

Learn more about Block 49

South Waterfront Walks There

Heather — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:00:33 +0000

Walking enthusiasts unite! South Waterfront Community Relations has started an informal walking group. Get in shape while getting to know your neighbors. The group will meet on Saturdays at 10:00 am, starting on April 23, 2011, in front of the South Waterfront Community Relations Townhome (address below).

The first walk will be 60-minute, rain or shine, out-and-back walk to Willamette Park along the beautiful Willamette Greenway. Leashed dogs are welcome on the walks.

South Waterfront Walks There has a new online Google Group at http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere. Join the group by following the above link and clicking on Apply for Group Membership. You will then be able to post ideas for walks, make plans for special walks with your neighbors, and talk about rain gear (a walking essential here in Oregon!). Please feel free to make this group your own.

South Waterfront Walks There
Saturdays, starting Saturday April 23, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet outside South Waterfront Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Boston’s Bikeshare – Wicked!

Pete — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:44:59 +0000

Modeled after Washington DC’s bike-sharing network, Boston’s ‘Hubway’ will open in July 2011 with 600 bicycles and 61 stations throughout the city. Supported by grants and donations, local officals believe that ‘Hubway’ will generate 100,000 trips. Is Portland next?

SW Moody Streetcar Update

Pete — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:55:20 +0000

SOUTH WATERFRONT / SW MOODY PROJECT

Utility work on SW Moody Ave from Gibbs to RiverPlace

Weeks of Apr 11, Apr 18, Apr 25, May 2

SW Moody is restricted to southbound traffic only from Sheridan to 3030 SW Moody.
Expect road delays on Moody.
Bicycle and Pedestrian access will be maintained both southbound and northbound on Moody.

SW Sheridan Street Closure

Monday, April 18, 2011 – Sunday, May 1, 2011

Streetcar Service Shutdown to South Waterfront

5:30AM, Saturday, April 30 – 11:30PM, Monday, May 2, 2011

Streetcar Service will be shutdown with a bus replacement from the RiverPlace Station to SW Lowell & Bond at the beginning of regular service Saturday, April 30, 2011 thru the end of regular service on Monday, May 2, 2011.
Streetcar Service will be restored at the beginning of regular service Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

Streetcar Station Closure at SW Lowell and Bond

5:30AM, Thursday, April 14, 2011 – 11:30PM, Monday, December 31, 2012

The streetcar stop located at SW Lowell and Bond will be closed starting Thursday, April 13, 2011 through December 2012.
A temporary stop location on SW Bond at Lowell will open Thursday, April 14, 2011.
This station closure is necessary to construct the Tamarack Apartments.

Streetcar Stop Closure – SW Lowell & Bond

Heather — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:45:50 +0000

The Portland Streetcar station at SW Lowell and Bond will be closed beginning the end of the day, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 through Monday, December 31, 2012.

The Streetcar will instead stop at a temporary stop location on SW Bond at Lowell starting Thursday, April 14, 2011. This station closure and relocation is necessary for construction of the new Tamarack building on Block 49.

For further information, please call:
Kay Dannen at 503/478-6404 or page at 503/940-7753
Visit the Portland Streetcar website for Streetcar updates: www.portlandstreetcar.org

South Waterfront TMA April Transportation Tip

Heather — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:00:14 +0000

Using Travel Options = Money In Your Pocket
Driving takes a big bite out of your budget and your time, especially with gas prices on the rise. Luckily, you have lots of choices for getting around the region, including the South Waterfront.

Portland Metro and Drive Less/Save More offer tips and information to help you spring into action to save money as gas prices climb toward $4 per gallon.

By walking, biking, carpooling, or taking transit for some of your trips, you can put more money in your pocket and less down your gas tank.

The numbers don’t lie: $8,845 is the average annual savings enjoyed by public transportation riders in the Portland area. Portland’s transit system has saved the city’s road network 5.4 million hours of congestion. Not too shabby, Portland!

Pedal Nation PDX Bicycle Show, presented by Drive Less/Save More, will roll into town April 9-10, just in time to inspire you to get out of your car and onto your bike this spring. The event will feature seminars and workshops, Hopworks beer, Portland’s largest selection of bikes, apparel, and gear under one roof, and lots of fun activities for all ages.

Pedal Nation PDX Bicycle Show
Saturday, April 9, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, April 10, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard, Portland, OR Map It

Adults $10
Children under 12 free with paying adult

Bike Commuters Workshop: Everyday Riding

Heather — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:30:48 +0000

Join South Waterfront Community Relations for a comprehensive workshop on how to get started riding – from recreational riding to your daily commute to work. Topics include basic traffic laws, riding etiquette, bicycle specific situations, proper shifting techniques, road hazards, route finding, special gear, proper helmet fitting, security, and bicycle safety checks.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Bike Commuters Workshop: Everyday Riding
Thursday, April 7, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Traffic Advisory for South Waterfront

Pete — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:50:28 +0000

The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced that southbound Interstate 5 exit 299A will be closed for work on the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge from 10 p.m. on Friday until 5 a.m. on Monday. Exit 299A, the Oregon 43/Macadam Avenue/Lake Oswego exit from the Marquam Bridge, is being closed to provide a work zone for construction activities and to minimize traffic impacts and delays.

Southbound I-5 traffic will be detoured at Exit 296A to Barbur Boulevard – three miles south of the closed exit – and then onto northbound I-5 for three miles to Exit 299A, the Macadam Ave. exit. Drivers will then be detoured to Highway 43 southbound.

The City of Portland and the Oregon Department of Transportation are building the 700-foot Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge over I-5 to connect the historic Lair Hill neighborhood to the South Waterfront district. The bridge will be built under the Portland Aerial Tram, serve pedestrians and cyclists, and be made of painted steel with a concrete decking. It is scheduled to be completed in January 2012.

More information about the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge can be found at www.gibbsbridge.org. The general public is advised to follow detour signs and be cautious in work zones.

Portland Streetcar Groundbreaking Event: Tuesday, March 22

Pete — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:56:30 +0000

SOUTH WATERFRONT / SW MOODY PROJECT

Utility work on SW Moody Ave from Gibbs to RiverPlace

Weeks of Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4

Moody restricted to Southbound traffic only from Sheridan to 3030 SW Moody. Click here for map of northbound detour.
Expect road delays on Moody.
Bicycle and Pedestrian access will be maintained both southbound and northbound on Moody.

Groundbreaking Event

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 10:00AM

Event will be held approximately half way between the Marquam and Ross Island Bridges on the east side of Moody.
Detailed event information can be found here

Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project Open House – South Waterfront Station

Heather — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:30:02 +0000

TriMet staff is seeking community input regarding design of station areas for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project. Following a brief presentation, TriMet staff will be available to answer questions and solicit input from the community. Watch out for additional open houses over the next few months as design progresses.

For more information about the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project please visit: http://trimet.org/pm/index.htm

Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project Open House – South Waterfront Station
Tuesday, March 15, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

March Transportation Tip

Heather — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:35:04 +0000

Got a resolution to get fit? Stay active and get fit during the winter and spring months by biking or walking. No gym membership needed, just head out the door. Leaving your car behind to walk and bike for trips is great for the planet, your health, and your wallet. People who choose to walk or cycle as their primary mode of travel save their households an average of $694 per month. Here are some tips to help you get moving during the new year:

• Check out Metro’s Walk There! guidebook for ideas on where to walk. You could even set a goal to complete all 50 treks in the book this year. www.oregonmetro.gov/walkthere

• Shop close to your home so you can walk or bike. This is a great way to get exercise and see your neighborhood without a windshield in your way.

• Be seen. Be safe. While you’re out and about during the winter and spring months, remember to wear light-colored jackets and reflective clothing to help you stay safe.

• Take public transportation. Studies have shown people who use public transportation walk more each day. Hop off a stop or two earlier than your destination to up the fitness level even more.

Expect Delays on Moody Ave.

Pete — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:12:53 +0000

Utility work on SW Moody Avenue form Gibbs to RiverPlace

Weeks of Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 7

Expect road delays on Moody.
Intermittent one-way traffic on Moody with flaggers.

Streetcar Service Shutdown from RiverPlace to Lowell & Bond

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Streetcar Service will be shutdown with a bus replacement from the RiverPlace stop to SW Lowell and Bond.

SW Moody Streetcar Project – Panel Discussion

Pete — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:10:26 +0000

SW Moody Streetcar Project – Panel Discussion

Get answers to your questions about SW Moody Streetcar Project developments, construction schedule, and limited Portland Streetcar closures.

Some background information on the SW Moody Streetcar Project: The TIGER Grant will help construct approximately 3,200 linear feet of SW Moody Avenue from approximately SW River Parkway to SW Gibbs Street. SW Moody Avenue will include three traffic lanes, dual streetcar tracks, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The roadway will be elevated with an additional 14 feet of fill, allowing redevelopers of adjacent brownfields to offer “tuck under parking” without disturbing capped contaminated areas. The elevated street also integrates mixed-use developments with street-level transit facilities, encouraging transit ridership and reducing auto trips.

View the construction schedule at http://www.swmoodyproject.com/images/schedule.pdf. For more general information about the project visit http://www.swmoodyproject.com.

Panelists include:

Kay Dannen – Portland Streetcar
Bill Bruce – Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. (SWI)
Chris Armes – Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)

Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to: communityrelations@southwaterfront.com

SW Moody Streetcar Project – Panel Discussion
Thursday, February 10, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

U.S. News Ranks Portland No.1 for Public Transit

Pete — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:46:42 +0000

U.S. News Ranks Portland No.1 for Public Transit.
With the myriad of transportation options at your fingertips, Portland gets a nod from U.S. News as the No. 1 city in the country. Read More.

“All of these cities’ systems have unique features that set them apart. Portland’s public transit provides riders with a variety of travel options, including buses, light rail, commuter rail, streetcars, and an aerial tram. New York is unique simply by virtue of high ridership: in 2008, 4.2 billion trips were taken on New York metro area subway lines, buses, and railroads, six times the number of trips taken in Los Angeles, the No. 2 city. Minneapolis and Portland both feature fare-free transit routes in their downtown areas. And the Salt Lake City area’s Utah Transit Authority runs ski transit lines in the winter, in addition to its usual rail and bus services, and also features wireless Internet on its buses.”

SW Moody Project Construction Update

Heather — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 01:35:06 +0000

Utility work on SW Moody Ave from Gibbs to Riverplace

Weeks of Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21

Expect road delays on Moody.
Intermittent one-way traffic on Moody with flaggers.
SW Sheridan will be closed at Moody now thru February 10 for utility work.

To view the SW Moody Project construction schedule: http://swmoodyproject.com/images/schedule.pdf

South Waterfront TMA: February Transportation Tip

Heather — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:53:03 +0000

New Carpool Spaces in the South Waterfront
If you live outside of the South Waterfront and commute in to work every day, have you thought about carpooling? Carpooling in the South Waterfront has just gotten a whole lot easier, thanks to 30 new carpool-only parking spaces located throughout the neighborhood. Making new friends, saving money, and lessening your impact on the environment – all good things, and all byproducts of daily carpooling!

New Carpool Space Locations:

West side of Moody Avenue between Pennoyer Street and Gaines Street
North side of Gaines Street between Moody Avenue and Macadam Avenue
North side of Bancroft Street between Bond Avenue and Moody Avenue
East side of Bond Avenue between Bancroft Street and Lowell Street

For information about applications and carpool parking permits visit http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=39987

Interested in finding a carpool buddy? CarpoolMatchNW makes it easy and fun. Check them out at http://www.carpoolmatchnw.org/.

Minor Eastbank Esplanade Bicycle Detour

Jeremy — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:34:57 +0000

A minor detour for bicyclists off the south end of the Eastbank Esplanade began on Wednesday, February 2. The detour between SE Clay and Caruthers allows preconstruction work on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project Bridge. The detour is scheduled through Friday, February 11.

Pedestrians will still be able to use the Esplanade during the work.

A map of the detour: http://trimet.org/pdfs/alerts/Eastbank-bike-detour.pdf

Full news release: http://trimet.org/news/releases/jan27-esplanade.htm

Zidell Barge Launch – Today at 1 p.m.!

Pete — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:56:44 +0000

Zidell Barge Launch at 1 p.m. - Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Come down on this clear, cold day and witness a barge launch into the Willamette River along the South Waterfront.
The Zidell barge will be launch from 3121 SW Moody Ave. or Map It.

South Waterfront Venture: January Transportation Tip

Pete — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:30:18 +0000

SWF Venture Transportation Tip of the Month

Make a Healthy living Resolution for 2011
Stay active and get fit during the winter months by biking or walking. No gym membership needed, just head out the door. Leaving your car behind to walk and bike is great for the planet, your health and your wallet.

• One-quarter of all trips are within one-quarter mile of home and 40 percent are within two miles! Use these trips to get in a short, quick walk or a bike ride.

• One-half of commuters travel less than five miles to work. Use the work commute to schedule in daily cardiovascular exercise, exercise that strengthens the heart, increases lung capacity, boosts the metabolism and helps reduce stress.

• Lose weight and save money by using transit for longer trips and commutes. Short walks to the bus or MAX, then from the bus or MAX stop to the worksite and back again at the end of the day will add up. A study from Charlotte, NC showed that commuters who stopped driving to work and started taking light rail lost, within the first six months, an average of 1.18 BMI (Body Mass Index) points or about six and one-half pounds for a 150-pound woman of average height.

• Walk farther and faster for a longer life. According to Eleanor Simonsick, a Baltimore-based epidemiologist, New Yorkers not only walk farther but also faster than elsewhere in the country. They also live an average of one and one-half years longer.

• “The more you drive, the more you weigh,” are the results of a study conducted by University of British Columbia professor Lawrence Frank after examining 10,858 people in Atlanta and comparing driving habits to obesity.

• Active transportation can also improve financial health. People who choose to walk or cycle as their primary mode of travel save their households an average of $694 each month.

Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Kick Off!

Pete — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:53:25 +0000

Portland’s always been a pioneer city when it comes to being bike and pedestrian friendly. In fact, Portland has some of the highest number of bikers in the country (by density). Now the city is building a bridge over Interstate 5 that will only be for bikers and walkers.

Please join Mayor Sam Adams, OHSU President Joe Robertson, M.D., the Portland Bureau of Transportation, the Portland Development Commission, and the South Portland Neighborhood Association as we celebrate the start of construction of the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
12:00 p.m.
OHSU Center for Health and Healing
5th Floor Terrace
3303 SW Bond Avenue in South Waterfront

Project staff and construction contractor, Wildish Standard Paving Company, are commencing work. The bridge is scheduled to open in January 2012. For more information about the project, visit our web site at www.gibbsbridge.org.

In the event of severe weather, the kickoff will moved inside to the 1st floor lobby.

Check out this fly-through video of the future pedestrian bridge.

South Waterfront Transportaton Projects

Pete — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:12:10 +0000

A number of transportation projects will be coming to the South Waterfront District. Stay on top of these projects with this handy map outlining the following projects:

SW Harbor/SW River Parkway Intersection Improvements Project
SW Moody Avenue Project
Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge
OHSU/OUS Collaborative Life Sciences Building
Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project

SWF Venture Transportation Tip of the Month

Pete — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:40:30 +0000

SWF Venture Transportation Tip of the Month
Take the 4T Challenge!
For the ultimate Portland excursion, begin with a walk up Marquam Trail to the city’s highest point, Council Crest; pass through the OHSU’s campus, then ride the Aerial Tram down for free to the South Waterfront. Jump on the streetcar north and stop at one of downtown’s many attractions before returning to the start via the MAX.

For more information, please visit: http://library.oregonmetro.gov/files/trailtramtrolleytrain.pdf

South Waterfront Venture: Breakfast for Bikers

Pete — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:12:48 +0000

Cycling to work just became a little more appetizing in South Waterfront. In partnership with OHSU, South Waterfront Venture is offering hot coffee, cider and delicious donuts from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.! Come hungry and leave happy. To learn more about South Waterfront Venture, contact: communityrelations@southwaterfront.com

South Waterfront Venture: Breakfast for Bikers
Wednesday, December 8, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Base of the Aerial Tram
SW Bond Ave. & SW Gibbs St.
Portland, OR, Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE CYCLING PUBLIC

Know Your Streetcar Fare Information!

Pete — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:44:37 +0000

Commute with ease to downtown Portland by Portland Streetcar. The Streetcar runs approximately every 13 minutes on weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. It is easy, convenient and passes can be purchased at your local South Waterfront Umpqua Bank.

Know your fare information:

Portland Streetcar fares are the same as TriMet’s and the Streetcar accepts all valid TriMet passes/tickets.
There is no charge to passengers riding entirely within the Free Rail Zone.
All TriMet tickets and passes are honored on the Streetcar.
The Annual Streetcar Pass is valid on the Portland Aerial Tram.
Tickets are sold on-board the Streetcar at fareboxes.
TriMet and Streetcar fares are valid all day on the Streetcar.
Ticket may be used for transfer to TriMet bus and MAX lines.

Tickets purchased on the Streetcar are valid for two (2) hours on TriMet buses and MAX.

The Future of Transportation in South Waterfront

Pete — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:54:31 +0000

South Waterfront transportation options are growing with the many new and exciting projects slated to come to the District! Projects include the Moody Street Streetcar realignment and potential extension, the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project and a pedestrian bridge to connect South Waterfront to Lair Hill. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn about the impact these projects will have on your neighborhood with an expert panel discussion.

Panelists include:

DeeAnn Sandberg, TriMet Community Affairs
Jean Senechal Biggs, Portland Bureau of Transportation
Jody Yates, Portland Bureau of Transportation

Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to: communityrelations@southwatefront.com

The Future of Transportation Options in South Waterfront
Wednesday, November 17, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Umpqua Bank, 3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

South Waterfront Transportation Survey: Now Open til Oct. 15

Pete — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:55:01 +0000

The newly formed South Waterfront Transportation Management Association(TMA) wants to hear from you. What transportation options do you want to see in South Waterfront? What transportation issues concern you? Take an active role in active transportation now!

Complete this survey and be entered to win a Bike Gallery gift certificate!
Survey open to those who live and/or work at South Waterfront only.

Access the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FTSXKVD
The survey will close 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 15th.

Bus Shuttle Will Serve Streetcar Stops: Sept. 13-26

South Waterfront Residents — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:32:37 +0000

Due to construction, buses will replace Portland Streetcar service beginning September 13 through September 26, with frequency about every 15 minutes. Stops will be at existing Streetcar platforms or locations nearby. No fare is required to ride.

For more information on Streetcar construction, visit portlandstreetcar.org

South Waterfront Bike Adjustments

South Waterfront Residents — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:12:19 +0000

South Waterfront Bike Adjustments

In partnership with OHSU and Bike Gallery, the South Waterfront TMA is offering free bike adjustments. Bring your bike and learn some bike repair tips from the pros from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Presented by South Waterfront TMA.

South Waterfront Bike Adjustments
Wednesday, September 8, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Base of the Aerial Tram
SW Bond Ave. & SW Gibbs St., Portland, OR Map it

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Gibbs St. Pedestrian Bridge

South Waterfront Residents — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:10:37 +0000

The Gibbs St.Bridge is moving forward – getting us ever closer to construction! A bridge type has been selected and the Open House on June 17 at Umpqua Bank in the South Waterfront attracted over 95 people. Here is the full article:

Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge

SW Moody Avenue Project – Nighttime Work Aug. 29-Sept. 3

South Waterfront Residents — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:40:32 +0000

August 24, 2010

Dear South Waterfront neighbor,

The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s SW Moody Project will reconstruct SW Moody Avenue from SW River Parkway to SW Gibbs Street. Design is currently underway and construction is anticipated to begin in January 2011.

The improved SW Moody Avenue will include three traffic lanes, dual streetcar tracks, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The roadway will be elevated with fill, allowing redevelopers of adjacent brownfields to offer “tuck under parking” without disturbing capped contaminated areas. The elevated street also integrates mixed-use developments with street-level transit facilities, encouraging transit ridership and reducing auto trips.

Notice of Nighttime Work

Next week, a private contractor will be doing work to locate underground utilities on SW Moody Avenue from below the Ross Island Bridge to SW Gibbs Street. The information that will be gathered is critical to the design and construction of the project.

The work will require lane closures on SW Moody Ave during working hours. Flaggers and signage will direct motorists around the work zone. All lanes of SW Moody will be open to traffic outside of the working hours.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has received a noise variance permit from the City’s Noise Control Office to allow this work to occur at night between 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Nighttime work is expected to begin on Sunday evening, August 29th and continue through Friday morning, September 3rd.

Anticipated construction noise includes coring into the existing roadway pavement, removing the materials using a vacuum excavation truck, backfilling and compacting the hole with rock, and restoring the pavement with asphalt. Work at each coring location is expected to take one to two hours and the contractor will be completing work at approximately 20 locations.

If you have construction noise issues, please contact PBOT’s project liaison, Jean Senechal Biggs at 503-823-1872 or by email at jean.senechalbiggs@portlandoregon.gov. PBOT is required to send to the City of Portland Noise Control Officer a complaint report and log details on problem resolution. Complaints and the noise variance will be reviewed, and either a noise mitigation plan will be developed, or the noise variance will be modified. The City’s Noise Control Office can be reach at 503-823-7350.

If you have any questions or concerns about this work or the project, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 503-823-7051 or by email at chris.armes@portlandoregon.gov. For more information about the project, please visit our web site at www.swmoodyproject.com

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we perform this work.

Chris Armes, Project Manager

Portland Bureau of Transportation

TONIGHT: SWF TMA Open House

South Waterfront Residents — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:51:42 +0000

The South Waterfront Transportation Management Association officially begins this month and the TMA is hosting an Open House for members of the community to come and learn more about the goals of the TMA and how members can get involved. Also many TMA partner organizations will be on hand discussing how to utilize their resources for sustainable transportation. Partner organizations include:

Zipcar
Lloyd District TMA
Portland Streetcar
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
City of Portland
Portland Afoot

South Waterfront TMA Open House
Wednesday, July 21, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Ave., Portland, OR Map It

RSVP: communityrelations@southwaterfront.com or call 503-972-3289

FREE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I-5 Viaduct Replacement Project

South Waterfront Residents — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:14:31 +0000

Join ODOT to Learn More About the I-5 Viaduct Replacement Project at SW Iowa St.

The I-5 viaduct that crosses the ravine at SW Iowa Street must be replaced. The viaduct columns are in need of major repairs and do not meet seismic standards. The bridge deck is in poor condition, with cracks appearing faster than they can be patched. The replacement viaduct will be wider to accommodate upgraded shoulders and median and will include new retaining walls in the project area.

A contractor for the Oregon Department of Transportation is preparing to start construction on this project to replace the I-5 viaduct at SW Iowa St. (milepost 298 on I-5, just north of the Terwilliger Boulevard ramps and just south of the Corbett Avenue off-ramp). Construction on the three-year project is expected to begin as early as this summer.

Come Learn More.
A construction project on I-5 presents unique challenges, especially in areas where easy detours are not available. ODOT has already talked with a number of neighbors about construction impacts. They would like to talk to you, too!

ODOT will host an informal Open House about the project in the Portland French School Lobby on June 10. The Open House will include the most recent information about potential noise, traffic, landscaping and trail impacts. The construction manager will be on hand to talk about the contractor’s schedule.

Thursday, June 10, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Portland French School Lobby
6318 SW Corbett St.

If you can’t join us at the Open House, you can check the web site for the most current information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/iowaviaduct/ www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/iowaviaduct/>
Or call or email Mike Mason: 503.731.8246 or michael.w.mason@odot.state.or.us

Potential Road Improvements to Moody Ave. via the DJC

South Waterfront Residents — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:06:25 +0000

On Wednesday the City of Portland has put out a solicitation for design and engineering proposals for work to be done along Moody Ave, according to the DJC. System Development Charges, along with federal funding would go towards improving the only northern entrance to the South Waterfront District. Read the entire story at the DJC:

“South Waterfront planners in tough spot” by Justin Carinci

Gaines St. Lot to be managed by Star Park

South Waterfront Residents — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:15:21 +0000

Important Message, Please Note:

Beginning Monday October 26, 2009 the gravel parking lot on the south side of Gaines Street across from Atwater Place will be managed by Star Park LLC. As of Monday, October 26th this lot will no longer be free and those using it will need to pay for parking. The lot will be patrolled frequently for violators. Monthly passes will be available as well as a pay station for short term parkers who will be able to purchase a ticket to display on their dash.

For more information, please contact Star Park at 503-223-4128.

Transportation Changes

South Waterfront Residents — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:48:57 +0000

Driving around the district this week may seem a little different to everyone. Over the weekend the Portland Buearu of Transportation implemented a few traffic changes in the district – including making Gaines street a 2 way street, the removal of stop signs from Moody Ave. and additional cautionary signs highlighting these changes. Here is the official word from PBOT:

Changes in South Waterfront Traffic Circulation

The City of Portland’s Bureau of Transportation will make changes to South Waterfront traffic circulation in early October, 2009. The work will address requests made by residents in the neighborhood and by the operators of the Portland Streetcar.

> All Way stops at SW Bond Ave and SW Curry St, SW Moody Ave and SW Curry St, and SW Moody Ave and SW Gaines St will be removed. Gaines and Curry will still be stop controlled at Bond and at Moody
> SW Gaines and SW Curry will carry two way traffic between Moody and Bond. Curry and Gaines between Macadam and Moody will remain one way.
> A Speed 25 sign will be added on SW Bond north of Bancroft.

These changes are expected to provide better access to, from and within the South Waterfront area.

Please call or email if you have questions or comments.

Thank you,
Peter Mason, PE
Traffic Investigations
E-mail: Peter.Mason@pdxtrans.org
(503) 823-5234

New Biz in South Waterfront: The Dog House and GREENToko

South Waterfront Residents — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:28:13 +0000

Walking around South Waterfront today we found 2 new businesses that have either just opened or are about to open. Here’s some quick info on our new neighbors:

The first one that is open now is called GREENToko, they are a manufacturer of plantation grown teak wood furniture, and the owners are residents of the Meriwether. This is high quality patio furniture for very reasonable prices. Go check them out on the west side of the John Ross building, next to Bambuza and Umpqua Bank. Also, mention that you are a South Waterfront resident and get an additional 10% off!

The other new business is The Dog House, a doggie daycare and wash facility located on the west side of Riva on the Park (3720 SW Moody Ave.). The Dog House won’t open officially until August 21st, but come out for an”Open Dog House” on August 15 and 16 from 12 – 3pm to meet the owners and see the new space. For more information visit: www.thedoghouseportland.com.

Updated South Waterfront district street plan

South Waterfront Residents — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:49:24 +0000

Over the summer the City will be reviewing the street plans for South Waterfront. This was recently posted on PDOT’s website: South Waterfront District Street Plan

Residents attended one Open House on June 11 and provided the city input and it seems that many of the suggestions will be taken into consideration for a comprehensive plan for the district.

Zidell Barge Launch Video

South Waterfront Residents — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:05:33 +0000

On October 30th Zidell launched another barge from their factory here in the South Waterfront. One of the residents in the Meriwether building made a video of the launch from their balcony – excellent view point. Check out the video on You Tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SePwwFIW1Sc

Zidell Barge Launch

South Waterfront Residents — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:43:37 +0000

photo by Kent Anderson

Zidell has been working hard – night and day – preparing their most recent barge for launch. And we have just learned when they will be launching this barge….

When: Thursday October 30th – 11:30am – 12:30pm

Where: Zidell Marine Corp – South Waterfront

Be sure to come by and check this out – it only happens once a year and it’s pretty spectacular to see the barge slip into the water for the first time.

pdxplore: Designing Portland

South Waterfront Residents — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:56:32 +0000

An interactive multi-media exhibit exploring Portland’s future

Are we ready for the dramatic changes coming to Portland in this new century? What shape will our city take over the next 50 or 100 years? What is essential about Portland? What do Portlander’s believe in, and what is our DNA? What are the fundamental urban patterns and design principles at work here? What are our hopes and dreams, and how can we build our city to realize them? Five designers – architects, urban designers and a landscape-architect – have been working for over a year to probe these questions. Through lively debate, discussions with invited guests and late-night design charrettes they have created compelling visions of our future. Their ideas will change the way you think about Portland.

Ticket info: Free and Open to the Public – Located at PNCA (1241 NW Johnson)

Tuesday July 8th – 6 to 9 PM – Five Designers speak on their work. Featuring Rudy Barton; Carol Mayer-Reed, FASLA; Michael McCulloch; Richard Potestio; and William Tripp.

Tuesday July 22nd – 6 to 9 PM – PNCA: Idea Studio – “In the Round: Collective Leadership.” Designers, architects, city planners, and others speak about the challenges facing Portland and their vision for the future.

SWF Transportation Strategy

South Waterfront Residents — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:06:38 +0000

On Tuesday night the 20/20 Sustainable Lifestyle and Transportation Committee had a very productive meeting that included a presentation from PDOT. It was very informative about the many upcoming transportation related projects that will be happening in the South Waterfront. For more information about the upcoming projects visit the city’s website: Portland Transportation.com.

South Waterfront is no longer OHSU’s Park-n’-Ride

South Waterfront Staff — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:08:49 +0000

I noticed on Friday that PDOT had finally installed parking signs and meters along Bond Ave. in the South Waterfront. Most importantly, unlike Moody Ave., these metered spots are between 2 and 3 hrs:

I’ve been living and working in the South Waterfront for around 6 months now and every morning this stretch of Bond is packed with cars. I know it’s not construction workers, they have a lot, a big one. I know it’s not the retailers of South Waterfront – they are the ones who have been so supportive of abolishing the 11 hr parking in the neighborhood. Basically, all those OHSU employees have to find somewhere else to park now. Although I can’t blame them, I probably would have done the same thing in their shoes. This is a great thing for the neighborhood, now our guests won’t have to search for hours to find parking and more people can come frequent the retail shops, like Le Hana and the new Bambuza Vietnam Bistro opening next week, without getting too frustrated.

Now the city just needs to change the 11 hr parking on Moody and we’ll be all set.

Streetcar Interruption

South Waterfront Staff — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:42:06 +0000

Just a little FYI, the Portland Streetcar service south of Market St. will be interrupted from March 28th through March 30th 2008.Â They will be laying the tracks for the MAX line that runs along SW 6th Ave., which will intersect with the Streetcar track.Â Therefore the Streetcar will not run any further South during that weekend.Â However there will be shuttle buses that will service the streetcar line.

Here are a couple of fliers provided by Portland Streetcar to help you navigate during that particular weekend.

streetcar-service-interruption-poster-2008.pdf

streetcar-with-lowell-ext-bus-bridge-2008.pdf

South Waterfront Transportation updates

South Waterfront Staff — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:04:51 +0000

Below are upcoming open houses that will provide residents with the opportunity to give feedback and learn more about current transportation proposals. We hope to see many of you at these meetings.

Portland – Milwaukie Light Rail Project

o Thursday, March 27th: 6 – 7:30 PM
o Umpqua Bank, 3606 SW Bond Ave.
o For the Flier and contact information, please click here.

PDOT Survey on SWF Transportation Issues

o The City of Portland wants to learn more about transportation issues facing residents and employees of the South Waterfront district. Your feedback will help the city plan for and address transportation issues that are unique to the South Waterfront. This survey takes about 5 minutes, is completely confidential and should be taken by April 1st, 2008.
o If you have any questions, please contact Dan Bower with the Portland Office of Transportation – dan.bower@pdxtrans.org or 503.823.5667
o Please click here to take the survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB227C7KHMQ9X

Thank you in advance for taking the time to help make our community better.

Wine & Dine by Train

Peggy Pusch — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:12:10 +0000

We in the SWF 20/20 Health, Wellness and Social Spaces Committee are excited about the South Waterfront Wine and Dine Excursion #1.
The idea is simple: you and your South Waterfront friends and neighbors will meet at the streetcar stop at SW Moody and Gibbs (right next to OHSUâ€™s Center for Health and Healing) at 6:00 pm on February 21st. Youâ€™ll get on the next streetcar and ride together to Bay 13 Restaurant in the Pearl District, giving yourself over to pleasant conversation for the entire ride rather than battling traffic and hunting for parking.
At Bay 13, you’ll enjoy contemporary seafood dishes with international influences and a free dessert with your purchase of an entrÃ©e. When’s it’s all over, you’ll ride the rails back home. What could be simpler? If you’d like to join in the fun, please RSVP to Michelle Walsh at 503.226.4941. Seating is limited to twenty, so act now! Residents only.

Portland to Milwaukie Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

South Waterfront Staff — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:19:37 +0000

Transportation and green spaces sure seem to be the hot topic in the South Waterfront lately. Coming up on Thursday there will be a Citizen Advisory Committee meeting that is open to the public to provide input about the Portland to Milwaukie Max route – which will most likely cross the river somewhere near the South Waterfront. This will be interesting to watch and see where exactly the route will lie. Meeting takes place Thursday January 24th, 6-8pm at the SMILE Station (8210 SE 13th Ave). Attached is a PDF of the proposed agenda for this meeting: 24jan08-draft.pdf.

ZIDELL BARGE LAUNCH

South Waterfront Staff — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:34:31 +0000

On Thursday November 15th, 2007 the Zidell Marine Corporation launched the Lovel Briere, a 52,000 barrel, double hull ocean tanker barge. This particular barge is 289 FT by 78 FT by 24FT and will be used to transport various petroleum products up and down the Pacific Coast. Even though the purpose of this vessel is not exactly in line with the sustainable living that is being implemented in South Waterfront, I think we can all appreciate the engineering and architectural feats that are happening here in our own neighborhood. On average Zidell completes one barge every 10 to 14 months, which is rarer than full moons or shooting stars. If you missed the launch last Thursday be sure to check out the gallery for pictures from our local photographer Kent Anderson, otherwise maybe we will see you at next years launch party!

Where’d you get those numbers? — Carbon Offsets

South Waterfront Staff — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:42:52 +0000

Carbon offsets express the reduction in CO2 introduced into the environment.Â According to the Bonneville Environmental Foundation Carbon Calculator, each kWh of energy in Oregon is equal to 0.6527 pounds of CO2. Carbon offsets were calculated by multiplying the energy savings in kWh by .6527 pounds of CO2.

According to the Bonneville Environmental Foundation Carbon Calculator, the average car uses 556 gallons of gas per year and emits 10,833 lbs of CO2.

Lake Oswego Streetcar

South Waterfront Staff — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:35:42 +0000

Originally called the Willamette Shore Trolley, there are currently talks about using the old line to extend the modern streetcar route to Lake Oswego. The idea is that the addition would relieve traffic along Highway 43. City officials and a citizens advisory committee are debating whether or not this is the best solution, a bus line might be more effective, or if anything should be done at all. This is your chance to weigh in, the decision will affect all od us in SWF..

SWF Carpools

South Waterfront Staff — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:53:09 +0000

New infrastructure and technology aren’t always the best solution for traffic and commuting. My wife carpools with co-workers everyday, and saves time, money, and greenhouse gasses in the process. This site (www.carpoolmatchnw.org) is a great resource for matching up with other locals looking for a ride, or a way to use the carpool lane. If you’re already in the loop, use this as a forum to share your experiences; locations, hours, and who plays the best music.

Bike Portland

South Waterfront Staff — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:09:41 +0000

If you know of a better place for biking, Iâ€™d like to know about it. One of the best things about Portalnd is it’s love of cycling, whethet it’s on the road, in the mud, or just plain old rolling around town. As you’d expect there are a number of awesome shops in the area. I’ve had a lot of luck with the Bike Gallery, but if you’re looking for a more independent feel, I’ve heard Gateway Bicycle on 119th and Halsey is a well-informed and personal experience. Any other recommendations for stores, routes, or brands should be posted here.