GIDEON OVERCROSSING Background Although part of the original scope, this new bridge was deferred in 2010 when the federal funding TriMet and the City of Portland are beginning design for the project came in below earlier expectations. work on a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists With the strong support of the surrounding near the Orange Line’s Clinton St/SE 12th Ave MAX community and the City of Portland, TriMet has Station. It restores an important connection across successfully secured approval from the Federal the rail tracks for people walking and biking. The Transit Administration to construct the new bicycle original overcrossing in Southeast Portland’s Hosford- and pedestrian bridge using remaining Portland- Abernethy neighborhood was eliminated due to the Milwaukie Transit Project funds. addition of the MAX Orange Line tracks. 12TH

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Safety neighboring businesses, especially those located on 14th Avenue. Its proximity to the light rail station, People biking, walking and riding transit in the which is approximately 300 feet to the west, makes it area have continued to advocate for a replacement an attractive option for crossing the rails. This location overcrossing bridge. Safety concerns have been was also chosen to best link to the Powell pedestrian observed, including people walking or biking through crossing serving the Brooklyn neighborhood to the crossings while warning lights and bells are Hosford-Abernethy. When completed, the bridge activated, or even climbing over stopped freight trains. will be owned and operated by the City of Portland. TriMet, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and (UPRR) have engaged in Features and improvements multiple efforts to address safety concerns, including • The bridge will include both stairs and elevators signal timing adjustments and enhanced crossing treatments (switchback fencing at SE 8th Avenue, • Elevators will maximize transparency, and will be manual swing gates at SE 11th Avenue, curb at SE 12th large enough to accommodate bicycles with trailers Avenue). Planning is also in progress to improve train or a child’s tag-along attachment. Elevators will switches within UPRR’s Brooklyn Yard to help minimize have two entrances that allow bicyclists to pass the time that trains are stopped in the crossings. through the elevator without having to turn around • Stairs will have a shallower rise to make them Designing for all uses easier to climb, and designs will maximize safety The project plans to design and construct a bridge spanning both the UPRR and TriMet’s MAX Orange Schedule Line tracks, from SE 14th Avenue north of the tracks to In Spring 2018, TriMet and PBOT will begin a design SE 13th Place at SE Gideon Street, near the Clinton St/ process. Construction will likely start in early 2019 SE 12th Ave MAX Station. The new bridge provides a and continue for about one year. The project cost is new north-south connection above the busy rail lines. estimated to be approximately $7.5 million. It enhances the connection from the neighborhood to the , completing the vision of the Stay involved City’s “Clinton to the River” project. For questions please contact Brenda Martin, The bridge will be located within the City of Portland’s TriMet Community Affairs Representative, public right-of-way to minimize the impact to at MartinBr@.org or 503-962-2134.

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