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Survey says…you decide.

SWHRL Feedback Survey Link We strive to represent all of our neighbors. Constantly working to make this a community in which you can actively engage. At a time when we have been so disconnected from one another, it is crucial that we hear from you, our current and potential members, to guide us as we […]

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SWHRL condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The unprovoked attack on innocent civilians is a horrifying violation of basic human rights. We support the international community’s demand that Russia immediately cease hostilities and withdraw its forces. And we invite our members to do what you can to help its victims. […]

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Apply for Your Community Events Permit  

Be sure to share promotional information with SWHRL’s outreach team. Email outreach@swhrl.org Apply for a Community Event permit  To apply for our Community Event form, use our online form here:  Community Event application form   Application takes 5-10 minutes to fill out. Due to a high volume of requests, we estimate 5-10 business days to respond. […]

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ODOT Survey closes 5/16

Share your voice! Complete a survey to help shape tolling on I-5 and I-205Public input will help us design a system that benefits communities, including those experiencing low incomes. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites community feedback to guide how congestion pricing could work in the region and advance equity, including developing a toll […]

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May = Mental Health Awareness Month

From President Biden on May 2, 2022 A Proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2022 “Each May we raise awareness about the importance of mental health and its impact on the well-being of all Americans, including children, adults, families, and communities across our Nation.  We also give thanks to the dedicated mental health providers whose […]

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Smoothing of SW Humphrey

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to SW Humphrey Boulevard from SW Scholls Ferry Road to SW Patton Road (April 25, 2022) Paving work began today on SW Humphrey Boulevard from SW Scholls Ferry Road to SW Patton Road, as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) ongoing street maintenance program. The work […]

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Traffic Advisory: West Hills Routes

Traffic Advisory: Major West Hills routes to remain closed for several days as utility, forestry and other crews work to clear power lines, downed trees (April 11, 2022) The first substantial April snow in Portland in more than half a century has felled more than 400 trees across the city, felling power lines and blocking […]

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4/20: Our Roads, Our Hills, Our Future

SWHRL General Membership MeetingWednesday, April 207:00-8:30 pm On Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89857301407?pwd=R204YUw1dnZkUE5vejB0TEFlSGlzdz09 Our Roads, Our Hills, Our Future Featured speakers: Metro Councilor Duncan Hwang (District 6), on Metro’s planned transportation projects and Climate Smart Strategy and how they will affect our neighborhood Terri Preeg Riggsby, candidate for District 6 Metro Council, on planning a transportation infrastructure centered […]

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SW VISTA / SW SPRING SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL UPDATE

Another part of the Ainsworth Safe-Routes-to-School project is completed. A new crosswalk was added and the traffic-slowing diverter has had some wands and signage added for safety. They even repainted road striping and replaced the battered wands and bases in front of the Vista Spring Cafe! These installations have already had a noticeable effect on […]

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SW Broadway Drive’s Marx Pedestrian Pathway is Finished!

At long last, pedestrians traveling on SW Broadway Drive to or from downtown need no longer walk unsafely in the roadway on the lowest stretch. PBOT has finished the protected shoulder down to SW Sherman St! SWHRL would like to thank PBOT for making this happen, especially Pedestrian Coordinator Michelle Marx, City Engineer Wendy Cawley, […]