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.
What's happening now
Southwest in Motion was recently allocated $126,000 for crossing enhancements through the Fixing Our Streets 10-cent gas tax. PBOT staff are exploring low-cost crossing enhancement projects from Southwest in Motion.
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(Last update: October 2025)
Learn about Southwest in Motion projects
New Home Page for Southwest in Motion
The Southwest in Motion web pages have been revamped. This page will largely stay the same, but we have a new home page at portland.gov/SWIM
New Construction Page
You can now find project information for most upcoming and completed Southwest in Motion projects at portland.gov/SWIM/construction
Related projects
Some Southwest in Motion work is being done outside of PBOT and we will list project information here:
SW Terwilliger Blvd and Sam Jackson Park Rd Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements
Transportation improvements are a part of Bureau of Environmental Services construction mitigation. This work will complete Southwest in Motion project BP-08 and additional improvements for people walking and biking.
Upcoming engagement opportunities
Monday, October 13 - Ashcreek Crestwood Neighborhood Association Meeting
PBOT Planner Corrine McQueen will be participating at the Ashcreek Crestwood Neighborhood Association to discuss the longstanding Garden Home Road and Multnomah Boulevard intersection safety project.
Final Plan
Plan Recommendations
- Identification of priority short term walking and biking projects, such as bike lanes, sidewalks, shoulders, and neighborhood greenways.
- List of short-term crossing enhancements, including enhanced and new crosswalk designs.
- Discussion of other potential road safety enhancements, including walkable shoulders and traffic calming.
- Promotion of key programs to support community-initiated projects, such as block parties, community plazas, and urban trails.
- Policy recommendations to advance walking and biking in Southwest Portland.
Final plan document
On December 4, 2019, City Council adopted Southwest in Motion (Resolution No. 37464):
Read the final Southwest in Motion plan
Appendices for Southwest in Motion Plan
Click here to view the plan appendices:
Community involvement during the Southwest in Motion planning process
PBOT used multiple strategies to reach both established neighborhood voices and under-represented community members during the Southwest in Motion planning process during 2018 and 2019.
Building upon previous planning efforts and respecting past public involvement work. The foundational policies and projects for Southwest in Motion have been before City Council and included important community engagement efforts worth recognizing.
Assembling a Stakeholder Working Group that met 11 times during the planning process. This group advised the project team and served as a sounding board for reviewing and reflecting on project recommendations.
Gathering feedback using online mapping tools. Using online tools allowed community members to map their active transportation needs, express support for projects, and submit their priorities. It also allowed the project team to expand and verify the list of planned projects with respect for community needs and desires. Used by over 1,000 people, the online mapping tool provided a broad snapshot of community priorities and needs across Southwest Portland
Facilitating community focus groups to connect staff with diverse voices and to better understand community priorities regarding public investment.
- SWNI Transportation Committee (January 2018)
- Kesser Israel (January 2018)
- Markham Elementary School Somali Family Meeting “Sharing with Shawn” (February 2018)
- OHSU Campus Outreach (February 2018)
- SW Trails (February 2018)
- PCC International Student Focus Group (February 2018)
- Stephens Creek Crossing (March 2018)
- Terwilliger Plaza Retirement Community (March 2018)
Consulting with advisory committees and utilizing their professional knowledge. Groups consulted for Southwest in Motion included the Portland Committee on Disability, Bicycle Advisory Committee, Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and the Southwest Neighborhood, Inc. Transportation Committee.
Hosting an in-person and online open house event to share the draft project list and recommendations with the public and receive feedback from community members. 133 people attended the in-person open house and 155 participated in the online open house.
- Identification of priority short term walking and biking projects, such as bike lanes, sidewalks, shoulders, and neighborhood greenways.
- List of short-term crossing enhancements, including enhanced and new crosswalk designs.
- Discussion of other potential road safety enhancements, including walkable shoulders and traffic calming.
- Promotion of key programs to support community-initiated projects, such as block parties, community plazas, and urban trails.
- Policy recommendations to advance walking and biking in Southwest Portland.
Past Reports & Documents
The 2025 Progress Report is the second report since the plan was adopted. It provides an update on Southwest in Motion projects, policies, and programs.
This spreadsheet includes the project information found in the 2025 Progress Report, but in a table format.
The 2023 Progress Report provides an update on Southwest in Motion projects, policies, and programs.
In 2023, PBOT staff surveyed community members about priority projects for the next round of implementation.