What's Happening Now?
PBOT released its Community Engagement Snapshot which describes the project outreach activities from August through November 2022 and summarizes what the project team has heard from community during this initial round of engagement.
Click here to view the Community Engagement Snapshot
Program Overview
Over the next two years, PBOT will conduct broad and inclusive community engagement and work directly with community-based organizations and agency partners to determine what the bureau should focus on for improving 82nd Avenue long-term. Funding will support:
Additional safety & maintenance projectsThe Critical Fixes investments will address the most immediate infrastructure needs along 82nd Avenue but not all of them. PBOT will develop a list of additional safety and maintenance projects for 82nd Avenue through data analysis, City policy guidance, and a broad and inclusive public process beginning in 2022. | |
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Community StabilizationDeploy a range of strategies to slow and mitigate displacement of residents and businesses along 82nd Avenue. | |
Future transit planningPBOT will work closely with Metro, TriMet, and community-based organizations to decide on future investments that support transit along 82nd Avenue. Click here to learn more about Metro's 82nd Avenue transit project |
Timeline
Project planning for Future Investments is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. Projects will then move into the design phase from 2024 to 2026. Construction is expected to begin in 2026.