Neighborhood Endorses PDOT Bike Blvd Project on SE Spokane Street
Apr 3rd, 2009 by paul
PDOT's Mark Lear explains Bike Boulevard Plan
With a large turnout, Wednesday night, PDOT presented its final proposal for the SE Spokane Street Bike Boulevard. The General Membership made a motion to Endorse the project design. After debate, the Membership voted 59-5 in favor of the project.
Project Specifics:
- 20 MPH business Speed zone on parts of 13th and 17th;
- Marked and signed crossings with refuge islands at 13th and 17th;
- Median barrier at 13th and 17th avenues
- Pinch Point east of 7th protects two lane travel
- Semi diverter west of 13th avenue
- Turning of stop signs to 9th, 11th and 15th avenues
- Added speed bumps from 21st to 7th
The project is scheduled to construct this summer, barring any budget cuts. For more information, please attend upcoming SMILE General Meetings the first Wednesday of each month, beginning at 730pm at the SMILE station, or contact SMILE board at info@sellwood.org.