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CRC Design Updates
From the latest Columbia River Crossing e-newsletter: What’s happening: CRC design updates Upstream bridge alignment removed from further study After careful study, the CRC project is removing the upstream alignment from additional active study because of its significant impacts to Fort Vancouver and its lengthier construction time compared to the other bridge alternatives. The upstream…
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REMINDER: Provide Input on Milwaukie LRT Stations
From Metro: Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project Planning for light rail stations Light rail stations have the ability to transform their surroundings, as a catalyst for development and by offering more accessibility to existing neighborhoods. Communities that have stations become regional destinations for commerce and gathering places for local residents. How a station transforms a community…
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Caruthers Revisited
The proposed bridge for the Milwaukie Light Rail line, once commonly referred to as the Caruthers Crossing (after the street on the east side it would have aligned with) gets a thorough examination by Dylan Rivera in the Oregonian today. Development opportunities on both sides of the river are major considerations.
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Sellwood Bridge Stays in the News
The Trib begins looking at the interchange designs on either side of the river, while the Business Journal focuses on funding (unfortunately the full version of the online article requires a subscription – I read the old media version at the library). The speculation is that we may get the Feds to cough up half…
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Help Make Milwaukie LRT Safe: Task Force Members Sought
From Metro: Safety and Security Task Force a priority for the Portland Milwaukie Light Rail project As the planning and evaluation process for the proposed Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project is underway, there are many opportunities for interested citizens to get involved and offer input on the various impacts and benefits of a new light rail…