What's happening now?
5/31/2023 Construction Update
Completed activities:
- Concrete transit island on SW Jefferson, just east of the 17th Avenue intersection
- ADA corner ramp at the NE corner of SW Jefferson and 17th Avenue
Upcoming activities planned for week of June 5, 2023:
- Contractors will install permanent striping and signage, including a new protected bike lane
- PBOT will finalize signal modifications at SW Jefferson Street and 18th Avenue
- New permanent parking restrictions will go into effect as part of this project
Area residents and businesses should expect parking restrictions, lane closures and traffic delays during striping installation. Expect dust, noise, vibrations, and heavy equipment on SW Jefferson between 14th and 18th avenues.
As always, please keep construction crews safe by following all traffic control signs and flaggers while travelling through or near work zones.
5/18/2023 Construction Update
Completed activities:
- ADA corner ramp at the NE corner of SW Jefferson and 17th Avenue complete.
Activities this week:
- Contractors are constructing the concrete transit island on SW Jefferson, just east of the 17th Avenue intersection.
- PBOT began signal modifications at SW Jefferson Street and 18th Avenue.
5/9/2023 Construction Update
Contractors with the Portland Bureau of Transportation began construction on Monday, May 8. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained and pedestrian access will be maintained during the construction.
Work anticipated this week:
- Improve the ADA corner ramp at the NE corner of SW Jefferson and 17th Avenue.
Work anticipated next week:
- Construct the concrete transit island on SW Jefferson, just east of the 17th Avenue intersection.
4/27/2023 Construction Update
Contractors with the Portland Bureau of Transportation are preparing for construction.
Construction is anticipated to begin May 8, 2023 and last two months.
Construction impacts
Construction is anticipated to begin May 8, 2023 and last two months.
Area residents and businesses should expect intermittent lane closures and traffic delays . Parking will be restricted in the construction zone 1-2 days before construction begins. Pedestrian access will remain open. Expect dust, noise, vibrations, and heavy equipment on SW Jefferson. As always, please keep construction crews safe by following all traffic control signs and flaggers while travelling through or near work zones.
During construction, the BIKETOWN station at SW Jefferson and 18th Avenue will be temporarily inactive. The closest BIKETOWN station will be a few blocks to the north at the Providence Park MAX station (SW Morrison and 18th Avenue). To accommodate the new protected bike lane on the north side of the street, the BIKETOWN station on SW Jefferson and 18th Avenue will be relocated to the sidewalk.
Construction questions
For questions about the project design or schedule, contact PBOT Capital Project Manager Briana Orr at briana.orr@portlandoregon.gov or 503-865-6982
For questions about construction impacts, driveway access, or other on-site concerns, contact Oregon Concrete Solutions Construction Manager Chris Collins at 503-218-4172.
For questions about BIKETOWN, contact: Bryan Nguyen at Bryan.Nguyen@portlandoregon.gov.
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Project Background
Multiple bus lines use Jefferson to connect from the Hawthorne Bridge to Goose Hollow. This street is also a critical west connection through downtown for people driving.
PBOT will improve transit speed and reliability by adding a bus-and-turn lane on Jefferson. In addition, this project will add a concrete transit island at 17th avenue and add protection to the bike lane.
As part of the project, TriMet Lines 6 and 45 will move from serving SW Jefferson & 16th Stop ID 3052 to a new transit island stop at SW Jefferson & 17th Avenue. Lines 55, 58 and 68 will continue to serve SW Jefferson & 16th Stop ID 3052.
By getting buses out of the vehicle lane, PBOT will also reduce queuing for drivers heading to Highway 26.
PBOT will improve Jefferson from 16th Avenue to Naito Parkway and SW Columbia from 13th Avenue to Naito Parkway in future project phases.
Project Benefits
Riding the bus
Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes on Jefferson will improve travel times for five bus lines to access and get through downtown, relieving a major pinch point in the transit system.
A new median island at 17th will create efficiencies for buses, allowing them to move into the left lane as they approach SW 18th Avenue and travel around Collins Circle.
Bicycling
Moving the bike lane to the curb on Jefferson and adding protection will improve comfort and safety.
ADA Accessibility
One corner on the northeast corner of SW Jefferson and 17th avenue will be upgraded to meet ADA guidelines.
Driving
Adding a travel lane for buses and positioning buses in the left lane will provide more space for vehicles, reducing travel times on SW Jefferson Street.
Project Impacts
This project includes some parking and loading zone changes.
- Parking will be removed from the north side of Jefferson between 16th and 18th avenues
- Parking will be removed from the south side of SW Jefferson between16th and 17th avenues
- Approximately four angled parking spaces on the south side of SW Jefferson between 17th and 18th avenues will be removed
Planning Documents
Materials from Rose Lane winter 2020/21 online open house
Download PDF file CCIM Outreach and Engagement Summary (226.88 Kb)
Public Involvement
Upcoming Events
Past events
February 2023 Goose Hollow Foothills League Board Meeting
May 2022 Goose Hollow Foothills Neighborhood Association League Board meeting
March 2021 Goose Hollow Foothills Neighborhood Association Board meeting
2020 CCIM Open Houses
- Wednesday, March 4
- Tuesday, February 18
- Wednesday, February 26