Halsey-Weidler Streetscape Project: NE 102nd to 112th avenues

Project Background

The project aims to support the economic development of the Halsey-Weidler business area within the Gateway District and the identity of the surrounding neighborhood. The following improvements were constructed on NE Halsey and NE Weidler between NE 102^nd and 112^th Avenues:

Pedestrian Improvements

• ADA-accessible pedestrian curb extensions on every intersection corner. All intersections in the project area were updated
• Pedestrian-scaled street lighting at intersections
• Three new signalized pedestrian crossings (rapid flashing beacons) at 106^th and Halsey

Bicycle Improvements

• Enhanced (parking-protected) bike lanes on NE Halsey and Weidler  
• Marked bike crossings at key locations

Transit Improvements

• Transit curb extensions at key bus stop locations along the corridor
• Bus stopping in outer travel lane to improve travel times along corridor

Pavement Repair

•  NE Halsey repaved (a three-inch grind and overlay paving) between NE 102^nd and 112^th Avenues  

Signals

• Replaced existing signals at 102^nd and Halsey and 102^nd and Weidler
• Added three new pedestrian signals (rectangular rapid flashing beacons)

Community Placemaking

• 103^rd Festival Street between NE Halsey and NE Clackamas Street - the project constructed a concrete festival street with street trees and street seating that the public can use for community events. Traffic on 103^rd to be restricted during permitted events.
• East Entry Triangle at 112^th - the project constructed a public plaza, stormwater facility, solar installation, street trees, and lighting at the East Entry Triangle which serves as a gateway to the Halsey-Weidler business district.

Project Funding

$5,564,700 from:

• Prosper Portland Gateway URA Funding
• Portland Bureau of Transportation System Development Charge funds
• Portland Bureau of Transportation Gas Tax revenue (signal rebuilds)
• Fix Our Streets Funding (pavement repair)
• Bureau of Environmental Services % for Green program (stormwater facility at east entry triangle)