MNA Transportation Committee
MNA Transportation Committee
SUMMER 2024
I5 bridge replacement project at SW 26th Ave.
Sunday Parkways
Returns to Multnomah Village
September 22, 2024
How would you like to see the public dollar invested into our community’s transportation infrastructure?
The goal of the survey is to identify community support for transportation related projects in and around the Multnomah neighborhood that could be funded through the upcoming “Fixing Our Streets” ballot measure (for the November 2024 election) as well as through the Oregon State Legislature 2025 Transportation Bill, both of which are currently being drafted. This event is free to the public.
The benefits of the collecting public input include understanding the views of local residents so that the MNA can better advocate for effective use of public transportation funds in our area. They also hope to find individuals in the community passionate about bettering our transportation infrastructure to help the MNA enhance collaboration with PBOT, ODOT, and TriMet to deliver better and safer transportation access to the neighborhood.
We want to hear from you!
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below by answering the questions that are relevant to you.
MULTNOMAH NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSPORTATION
OPEN HOUSE
October 5th, 2023, 6-8 pm.
Multnomah Arts Center Dance Studio.
Drop-in format, come when it’s convenient. Bring your neighbors and bring your opinions.
How would you like to see the public dollar invested into our community’s transportation infrastructure? We want to hear from you!
The goal of this event is to identify community support for transportation related projects in and around the Multnomah neighborhood that could be funded through the upcoming “Fixing Our Streets” ballot measure (for the November 2024 election) as well as through the Oregon State Legislature 2025 Transportation Bill, both of which are currently being drafted. This event is free to the public.
The benefits of the Multnomah Neighborhood Transportation Open House include understanding the views of local residents so that the MNA can better advocate for effective use of public transportation funds in our area. They also hope to find individuals in the community passionate about bettering our transportation infrastructure to help the MNA enhance collaboration with PBOT, ODOT, and TriMet to deliver better and safer transportation access to the neighborhood.
Parking for the Open House event is available on the street as well as at the Multnomah Arts Center. TriMet bus 45 stops at 35th Ave, two blocks from the event location. The area is easily accessed by bicycle.
The Multnomah Neighborhood
The Multnomah neighborhood, “in Southwest Portland is home to Multnomah Arts Center and Multnomah Village, known as the village in the heart of Portland. A bit off-center and quintessentially Portland, the Village is filled with character” (www.portland.gov/neighborhoods). Because the Multnomah Village business district is one of a few in SW Portland it draws patrons from many surrounding neighborhoods, and transportation infrastructure has relevance for those surrounding communities.
Multnomah Neighborhood Residents
2020 census data report a population of 8,268, 18% of which are under age 18, 16% did not live in Portland 12 months prior, 75% identify as white alone not in combination with hispanic or latino, 10% were born outside USA, 11.1% were experiencing food insecurity, and 8.9% had a disability. 57% of households were owner occupied, 33% included 1 or more children, 16% were rent burdened (spend ≥30% of income on rent), and average household size was 1.9 people. 75% of children attended public school.
Multnomah Neighborhood Association (MNA)
The MNA is a non-profit 501c(3) organization. Annual Meeting with elections is held on the second Tuesday in October. General Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM. These meetings are open to the public. See mnapdx.org/meetings to confirm scheduled meetings and location for hybrid (online and in person) meetings and instructions on how to attend online.
CONTACT
MNA: transportation@mnapdx.org
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK: @MNACommunityEvents
Transportation Projects
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Capitol Highway Project
Sidewalks, bike lanes, stormwater management, and water system upgrades along SW Capitol Highway between SW Multnomah Boulevard and SW Taylors Ferry Road and some nearby streets.
The City of Portland's contractor Landis & Landis Construction, LLC began major construction work on June 14, 2021 along SW Capitol Highway. A detour of southbound traffic began on August 18, 2021 and will last through early June 2023. See our FAQ page about the detour. The project is scheduled to be complete in June 2023. Inclement weather, material shortages, illness, and/or labor shortages could affect the schedule.
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SW Strolls
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and partners invite you to connect with your neighbors during a community walk every first Saturday of the month in Southwest Portland!
SW Strolls is a monthly community walk. Connect with your neighbors every first Saturday of the month and discover hidden gems in your backyard! We’ll enjoy nature along the #7 urban trail created by SW Trails, then take a stroll along the newly paved and accessible section of SW Capitol Highway, between Barbur and Multnomah boulevards. You can join for the entire walk or choose one section based on your comfort level. Section A is a little over a mile. Section B is a little under 2 miles. Whatever you choose, it's certain you will get your daily dose of community, exercise, and nature!
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West Portland Town Center Plan
City planners are working with the community to create a long-term vision and action plan for the West Portland Town Center (WPTC). This longrange plan will rely on broad community input and help meet the goals of improved health and access to opportunities for everyone.
This community-focused work will help:
Create more housing options and avoid displacement.
Improve health and economic prosperity for low income residents.
Enhance transit access as well as pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
The plan will also consider stormwater issues, economic development, zoning changes and urban design.
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Southwest in Motion
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is currently working to implement Southwest in Motion project to improve walking and biking in Southwest Portland.
Southwest In Motion is a short-term prioritization, refinement, and implementation strategy for planned active transportation investments in Southwest Portland. The final plan was adopted in 2019 and identifies a realistic short-term action plan that provides basic walking and bicycling connectivity where they are needed most.
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SafeRoutes to School
Lead a Walking School Bus, volunteer to be a crossing-guard, help with a Walk + Roll to School event or Bike Rodeo, teach kinders to ride bikes, or support a bike safety community ride! The Portland Safe Routes to School team incorporates volunteers in a partnership between the Portland Public Schools District (PPS), Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and METRO. We work to create safe, easy, and fun ways for kids to walk, bike, skate, scoot, bus or carpool to school.
The Safe Routes to School program relies on parent volunteers and is a vital connection to increasing the number of students who walk, bike or roll to school. Parent volunteers work to organize events, act as crossing guards, spread the word to other parents and school staff, act as liaisons between the Safe Routes to School coordinator and their child’s school and much, much more.
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Sunday Parkways
The Southwest Multnomah route will be a road closure for cars that provides a 2-mile multi-modal route along with a 1.5-mile walking route. You can hop on at any point and head in any direction you choose. Take in Gabriel Park’s inclusive playground as you stroll along the flat walking route or enjoy the wind in your hair as you ride the neighborhood hills and new infrastructure along SW Capitol Highway, including sidewalks and bike lanes.
PLAN YOUR STREET’S OWN
CAR FREE TRICK OR TREATING
using a Free PBOT Block Party Permit
HALLOWEEN 2023 TUESDAY, OCT 31
Stephen McLandrich
MNA Transportation Committee Chair
transportation@mnapdx.org
Archived Transportation webpage is here