What’s happening now?
The project team is completing final design with construction expected in spring/summer 2025.
Project Description
Construct a protected safer shoulder on the north side of Boones Ferry Rd through restriping, concrete curbs, and additional asphalt.
The safe shoulder will be approximately 730 feet in length and 5 feet in width. PBOT will install concrete separators to protect the walkway where possible, while accommodating for driveways and bus stops, approximately 425 feet in length. PBOT decided to update the design after hearing feedback from the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association to include shoulder widening and extend the path north or SW Orchard Hill Rd.
Project Background
This improvement was identified in the Southwest in Motion Plan (SWIM). Southwest In Motion is prioritization, refinement, and implementation strategy for active transportation investments in Southwest Portland. The Southwest in Motion plan was adopted by Portland City Council in December 2019.
According to online SWIM survey results from summer 2023, SW residents noted this project as the number one priority project in SWIM.
Project Timeline
Summer 2023: Public Outreach through online SWIM survey.
Fall 2023: 30% Design
Winter 2023: Public Outreach. 95% Design
Spring 2024: Public Outreach.
Summer-Fall 2024: Final Design.
Spring/Summer 2025: Construction.
Public Outreach
2024
June: Final Design Presentation
- PBOT presented the final design at the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association. The project team extended the northern project extents by approximately 200 ft to connect to existing sidewalk.
Jan: 30% Design Presentation
- PBOT presented the 30% project design at the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association. The FAQ from the Zoom presentation is shown below.
2023
Dec: Mailed postcards
- PBOT mailed out postcards to 140 properties near the project area to invite them to the January Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association meeting to get a project update.
May- June: Online Survey
- PBOT had an online survey open for two months for SW residents to choose their top project priorities from the SWIM. The survey results can be found here.
2018- 2019
SW in Motion Plan
- Extensive outreach was done to gather feedback for the SW in Motion Plan which highlights project needs in SW Portland.
Project Funding
This project is funded by Fixing Our Streets 2.