What is happening now?
Projects for 2023 are currently in late stages of design. This page will be updated with anticipated construction timelines, and new projects will be added when they reach early project design milestones.
Where are projects taking place?
Updated Oct 2023
| Project Locations | Project Description | Construction Year | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| N Fessenden St and N Geneva Ave | Curb ramps; marked crosswalks | Complete- Summer 2023 | Claredon Regional Early Learning Academy |
| SE Stephens St & SE 87th Ave and SE Harrison St & SE 76th Ave | Curb ramps; marked crosswalks | Complete- Summer 2023 | Harrison Park School |
| NE 92nd Ave at Russell St | Curb ramps; marked crosswalks; roadway reconfiguration | Complete- Fall 2023 | Jason Lee ES |
| N Central Ave at Charleston | Curb ramps; marked crosswalks | In Construction | James John ES |
| N Midway Ave at Mears | Curb ramps; marked crosswalk | In Construction | George MS |
| NE Grand at Humboldt | Curb ramp; marked crosswalk | Winter 2023 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr ES |
| NE 13th at Saratoga | Curb ramps; marked crosswalk | Winter 2023 | Woodlawn ES |
| NE Alameda and NE 77th Ave | Curb ramps; marked crosswalks; roadway reconfiguration | Winter 2024 | Leodis V McDaniel HS |
| SE Steele between SE 92nd and I-205 Path | Curb ramps; asphalt path | Winter 2024 | Lent K-8 |
| NE 72nd Ave at Siskiyou/Morris | Curb ramps; updated crosswalks | Winter 2024 | Roseway Heights MS |
Project planning background
These crossings were identified as an important connections for students and families accessing schools across Portland. Walking routes and problem intersections were highlighted by school communities during a Safe Routes to School outreach process held throughout 2017.
You can read more about the planning process and see a map of citywide project locations at SafeRoutesProjects.com.
Project funding
Voters approved a $482 million bond for school improvements in the Portland Public Schools (PPS) District in 2012. Over eight years, bond funding supported modernization of three high schools, provided classroom upgrades, and also made seismic improvements to many
buildings. Approximately 51 schools received some level of upgrade.
Of that $482 million, PPS set aside $5 million in bond funds to cover transportation improvements. Many public and private development projects include requirements to construct related transportation improvements as part of the work. PPS and the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) agreed that the bond funds would cover required transportation improvements to schools undergoing significant renovation.
The agreement first prioritized student transportation safety projects required as conditions of permit approvals associated with schools receiving full modernization or replacement.
After the requirements were met, the remaining $4 million was allocated for 2012 bond schools not receiving school modernizations but still in need of transportation improvements to support students and families. Title I schools, where at least 33% of K-8 students receive state support services, were prioritized. The projects identified for implementation are intended to support safe walking and biking access to school.