After assuming management of 82nd Avenue in the summer of 2022, the Portland Bureau of Transportation prioritized the design and implementation of crucial safety and maintenance projects. The initial phase, scheduled to complete construction by the end of 2026, emphasizes urgent improvements aimed at addressing pressing safety and maintenance issues. These early projects were developed based on input gathered from the 82nd Avenue community during PBOT’s 2019 planning process and further informed by safety issues that emerged since 2019.
In the fall of 2022, the Building a Better 82nd Avenue planning process was launched with a primary focus on further engaging the community in the programming of future projects focused on safety, maintenance, the pedestrian environment, the bike network, and transit improvements. In 2023, the project team hosted public events and collaborated with the Building a Better 82nd Avenue Community Advisory Group to develop, refine, and prioritize project ideas.
To catch up on all Building a Better 82nd Avenue engagement efforts, review the two engagement summaries below: