Multi-Modal Bridges:Lessons from Portland OR

Cambridge InnovationCenter

May 26, 2009

Phil GoffLEED AP

www.altaplanning.com

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Downtown Portland and the Willamette River

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HawthorneHawthorne

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Downtown Portland and the Willamette River

BROADWAY BRIDGE

BROADWAY BRIDGE

BROADWAY BRIDGE

STEEL BRIDGE

EASTBANK ESPLANADE

BURNSIDE BRIDGE

MORRISON BRIDGE

MORRISON BRIDGE

Pre-1998 conditions

1998 temporary two-way path

MORRISON BRIDGE

The Bridge of Green

Morrison Bridge Esplanade project

MORRISON BRIDGE

15’ shared path condition

View Points

HAWTHORNE BRIDGE

HAWTHORNE BRIDGE

HAWTHORNE BRIDGE

15 years of bicycle infrastructure:

$100 million

Interchange along Rt. 26:

$125 million

Portland Daily Vehicle Miles Traveled/Person