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What's Happening Now?
Construction is underway. Travelers should expect delays and occasional flagging. We will maintain access to neighboring businesses. SW St. Clair Avenue will be closed to vehicles at W Burnside Street for most of construction to help protect workers.
The contractor is currently installing new underground infrastructure to support the signalized crossing.
Nearby TriMet stops will be temporarily closed during construction. Please refer to TriMet.org for service impacts.
Project Background
PBOT is constructing a pedestrian crossing with a signal to help people cross W Burnside Street at St. Clair Avenue. W Burnside Street is on Portland's High Crash Network and is a priority for safety improvements.
This project will fill a pedestrian crossing gap of approximately 1,000 feet between the signals at 21st and 23rd avenues. It will connect the NW District to Goose Hollow, serve commercial destinations on W Burnside Street, and support a high-ridership TriMet bus stop serving lines 15, 18, and 20.
Design Details
This project will include:
- A new pedestrian crossing with a pedestrian hybrid beacon equipped with Accessible Pedestrian Systems
- Rebuilt curb ramps that meet current standards for accessibility
- Curb extension on southeast corner to reduce crossing distance and keep W Burnside Street sidewalk clear of signal equipment
- Left turns prohibited from northbound SW St. Clair Avenue to westbound W Burnside Street to protect crosswalk users
- The image at the top of the page shows what a pedestrian hybrid beacon at this location may look like (image does not show all project elements and is subject to change)
Project Funding
$1.1 million from local and state/federal sources, including All Roads Transportation Safety, public parking revenue, and local cannabis tax revenue.