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Jan 7,2009
Potential Hazards Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
by pearlgirl
From the Portland Bureau of Transportation... The National Weather Service forecast calls for heavy rain and potential flooding of Johnson Creek tonight or early Thursday morning. These conditions could create a number of driving hazards in the Portland metro area. The Portland Bureau of Transportation crews have staged barricades at several locations in anticipation of heavy rain and flooding, and sandbag pile locations are re-stocked with sand and sandbags. Other City bureaus will partner to respond to conditions as necessary. The public is advised of the following potential hazards associated with heavy rains: Street flooding, clogged catch basins, and drainage problems Pools of standing water all over the city Fallen trees blocking streets Landslides and debris flows blocking streets Issues of house flooding and sewer backups Traffic signal outages Downed power lines and power outages The following sandbag locations are open and stocked with s
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Jan 7,2009
Snowpocalypse Hangover » Potholes
by pearlgirl
From the Portland Bureau of Transportation... This winter's early heavy snowfall caused treacherous driving conditions for motorists, and it is also creating another potential hazard - potholes. The combination of heavy snow and rain, freezing and expanding of moisture under pavement, and thawing has produced potholes, and Maintenance Operations crews busy with sand and gravel cleanup, flood preparation and response, and more snow removal efforts in the West Hills have had limited time and resources to make needed repairs. But pothole patch crews are rolling. "It's an ongoing battle," said Mayor Sam Adams. "On Monday we received two dozen calls to our Pothole Hotline. On Wednesday we received five dozen calls." Call the Pothole Hotline at 503-823-BUMP (2867). Listen to the recording and be prepared to provide some basic information, including the location of the pothole, nearest cross street, your name and contact information, and the time and da
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Dec 18,2008
Another Video of Portlanders Driving in the Snow
by shooter
BoJack had it yesterday and The Oregonian linked to it today. Just in case you haven't seen it, we decided to post it here too. It was originally submitted to CNN's iReports by Bob Cronk, a South Waterfront resident and (we're guessing) a Benny Hill fan. Bob seems to have a little too much time on his hands, and we're glad he does. Related links: Snowpocalypse 2008 — The Photos Snow Day Adventure Snowpocalypse2 008 — The Movie
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Dec 17,2008
City Encourages Commuters to Take Transit Thursday
by pearlgirl
The City of Portland advises commuters to expect variable road conditions throughout the day Thursday and therefore to take transit. If you have to drive, pre-fit and carry chains in your vehicle. According to the National Weather Service, the system that arrived today may bring more precipitation and freezing temperatures through tonight, the Thursday morning commute, and the evening commute. Portlanders could wake to freezing rain or snow, with snow showers expected throughout the day. Most highways, transit routes, emergency response routes, and major arterials are in good condition today. The public is advised, however, that conditions are still variable. Although most major streets have clear pavement, expect patches of ice, packed snow, and black ice on side streets, neighborhood streets, and particularly in the hills. The West Hills are especially icy still. Maintenance Operations crews continue to remain on full callout to clear main streets of ice and respond to this new s
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Nov 16,2008
Input needed on Killingsworth Traffic Concerns
by Trace
“Stuart Gwin of PDOT will be meeting with representatives from King, Concordia, and Vernon to discuss traffic safety issues along Killingsworth, as there is an allocation of PDOT funds dedicated to improving conditions. If you have opinions about traffic conditions along Killingsworth, specifically between MLK and NE 10th, please let us know by responding to this posting. Are you concerned about sidewalks? Visibility? Traffic lights? General speed? Biking? Give your input to: Maureen Mimiaga melspethk @yahoo.com See below for some issues that other neighborhoods have mentioned as examples: Northeast Killingsworth Traffic Safety Issues This is a list of traffic safety issues collected by residents who live near NE Killingsworth between MLK and NE 72 nd Avenue. Vernon Neighborhood Speeds are high - evident by fact that people commonly park their cars on sidewalks between NE 14 th and NE 17 th to avoid getting their rearview mirrors smashed
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Nov 13,2008
Traffic Woes in the Northwest Hills
by shooter
The Portland Tribune has a good story today about the ongoing traffic problem in the northwest hills. Commuters use Westover and Cornell Roads to bypass the Sunset Highway (HWY 26) and West Burnside on their commutes downtown. Residential streets aren't designed to handle that much traffic, which means residents often have difficulty getting out of their own driveways. Traffic jams 100 cars long can form, forcing residents to enlist family members to block traffic while they back out.
The article highlights a number of proposed alternatives, but it will take a while to select one. A Hillside Neighborhood Association Board member said that the emphasis is on finding a compromise solution that addresses the issue of getting traffic through the area, not just diverting it to another neighborhood. "We want a compromise solution that everyone can live with and really addresses the issue." Commuter River Dams Neig
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Nov 8,2008
Multnomah County Seeks Comments on Sellwood Bridge Environmental Impact Study
by shooter
Multnomah County wants the public to comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Sellwood Bridge project. The Draft EIS outlines existing conditions in the project area and the impacts of the Five Build Alternatives and a No Build Alternative. The 82-year old Sellwood Bridge is no longer able to handle current traffic loads, and has a maximum weight limit for vehicles crossing it due to its deteriorating condition. The county is studying all alternatives. The draft EIS compares the alternatives on issues such as cost, business and resident relocation, traffic flows, bridge closures, and future traffic needs.
Multnomah County wants to know what you think about the Draft EIS and proposed alternatives. The county will hold two community briefings to provide more information about the Draft EIS. The meetings will be November 10 at the Multnomah Building and November 13 at Oaks Park. A more formal open
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Nov 5,2008
Weigh in On Eastside MAX Station Improvements
by Erich
For all the green cred and planning plaudits Tri-Met's MAX brings Portland, actually using it for daily commuting is an experience described at best as tolerable. This is especially true for passengers using several of the Eastside MAX stations. Spartan, wind-swept, and isolated from neighborhoods by traffic, trains, and commercial buildings, they are uninviting by day and often dangerous at night. Recognizing this, the city's Bureau of Planning in June launched a project aimed at making several of the Eastside stations safer and more attractive to riders and residents. The Eastside MAX Station Communities Project is examining current land use, building and station design, and transit structures within a half-mile of six Eastside stations (60th Avenue, 82nd Avenue, Parkrose/Sumner, 122nd Avenue, 148th Avenue, and 162nd Avenue; see this map ). Project staff hope to identify and get public input on ways these factors and facilities can be improved to make the stations more welcomi
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Nov 4,2008
Steel Bridge Back in Service
by pearlgirl
The Steel Bridge is now open for MAX and bus service. Earlier this morning during a test lift, the bridge was stuck 10 feet above the deck due to an electrical malfunction with Union Pacific RR equipment.
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Nov 4,2008
Steel Bridge Closed
by pearlgirl
The Steel Bridge has an electrical malfunction that has caused it to remain open. Obviously, it is closed to all traffic. At this time, TriMet does not know when it will reopen. Stay tuned. Shuttle buses will take riders between the Rose Quarter Transit Center and the Old Town/Chinatown stations. The seven bus lines that typically cross the Steel Bridge will use either the Broadway or Burnside bridges. Bus lines: 4-Fessenden, 8-NE 15th Ave, 10-NE 33rd Ave, 33-Fremont, 35-Greeley, 44-Mocks Crest and 77-Broadway/Halsey. Read more at Portland Tribune .
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