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See the front page for general news this month. Transportation news of note:
- Most needed road improvement? Survey openOur friends at SWTrails ask you to help prioritize some safety projects: More money might be headed to Southwest Portland to make it safer to walk and bike. Where would you spend it? The Portland City Council recently passed the Sidewalk Improvement and Pavement Program (SIPP), which would direct $200M toward safety improvements in areas of town… Read more: Most needed road improvement? Survey open
- Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program UpdatesCouncilors prioritize sidewalks for Districts 1 and 4 in adopted resolution for the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (SIPP) May 8, 2025 Portland, OR – Portland City Council adopted the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (SIPP) resolution yesterday to direct the Bureau of Transportation to construct and maintain sidewalks and alternative pathways while addressing pavement… Read more: Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program Updates
- Sidewalks in SW? Council voting on Res. #2025-095, Apr. 23Portland City Council will be voting on resolution #2025-095 on Wednesday, April 23 (before our committee meeting) to direct PBOT to prepare a sidewalks and paving plan that prioritizes Districts 1 and 4. Another resolution identifying a funding plan is being prepared. Community members who would like to testify in support of the resolution can… Read more: Sidewalks in SW? Council voting on Res. #2025-095, Apr. 23
- Transportation System Plan Community Advisory Committee
Transportation System Plan Community Advisory Committee apps due 5/14/2025. Help shape the future of transportation in Portland! The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is recruiting applications for up to 30 new Transportation System Plan (TSP) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members. The Community Advisory Committee will advise the Director of PBOT, support project team staff by advising on key tasks throughout each phase of… Read more: Transportation System Plan Community Advisory Committee - Membership Meeting Jan. 15th, 6:30 p.m. In Person STM Parish HallPlease email contact@swhrl.org for additions/changes to agenda. Location: St. Thomas More Parish Hall, 3525 SW Patton Road, Portland, OR 97221