Project Schedule
Construction began for crossings on NE Killingsworth Street at 7th, 22nd, and 25th in December of 2024. These crossings are complete. Crossings at 11th, 13th, 17th, 27th 35th and Cesar Chavez will be constructed in the winter of 2025/2026.
Project Updates
After community outreach and discussions with Vernon Elementary School, the crossing at NE 22nd Avenue will be upgraded to include a median island. The crossing will be constructed between December 23rd and January 3rd to coincide with the Portland Public School winter break.
Project Scope & Background
This project will improve safety on NE Killingsworth Street between NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and NE 42nd Avenue by adding nine pedestrian crossings. Pedestrian Islands will be added at NE 7th, 11th, 13th, 35th Place and Cesar Chavez. Curb extensions will be added at NE 17th Avenue, and the current paint and post crossing at NE 22nd Avenue will be upgraded to cement floating islands. The spacing of these crossings will bring the corridor up to PedPDX spacing guidelines, improve pedestrian safety, and provide a traffic calming effect. The new crossings will require parking removal to accommodate sight lines and the new islands and curb extensions.
The project is funded through the State Funded Local Projects program administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation, PCEF, and HB2017.