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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Don’t miss out! 3 Grant + Award OpportunitiesNominations and applications are due soon for Portland Parks Foundation’s three current grants and award opportunities—one new—designed for community volunteers and organizational leaders working to better Portland’s parks and open spaces. The new Joey Pope Award for Parks Leadership will honor and provide a $10,000 grant to uplift and […]
The future of the light is in question – is there a better solution? UPDATE – PBOT indicates that the temporary stop signs will remain for 90 days to evaluate their effectiveness; PBOT will then make a decision on fixing the signal or making the stop signs permanent. As you’ve no doubt noticed, the traffic […]
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Support, Help Ukraine.
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. […]