Do you live or work near S.W. 257th Drive and use the corridor regularly? We want to hear from you!
Multnomah County now has an online survey to gather feedback during its next phase of community outreach for its S.W. 257th Drive Safety Improvements Project. The survey will give the community the opportunity to review and prioritize proposed transportation safety solutions. This feedback will be crucial in helping the County make decisions on what safety improvements will be constructed.
S.W. 257th is one of the most heavily traveled Multnomah County roads in Troutdale, serving as a critical connection to I-84 and U.S. 26. Currently, it’s difficult for pedestrians and cyclists to navigate the corridor. The sidewalks are partially blocked by utility poles and vegetation. Bike lanes are narrow and have little protection from traffic. There isn’t easy access to transit as well.
The $6 million safety improvement project will include repaving S.W. 257th Drive between S.W. Cherry Park Road/S.W. Sturges Drive and S.E. Stark Street. Multnomah County will also be installing new lighting, improving accessibility at existing signalized intersections, constructing new curb ramps and removing barriers on sidewalks throughout the corridor.
The project wrapped up its first phase of outreach in the fall when Multnomah County looked to the community to play a major role in shaping this project. In October, the county hosted an interactive online survey where the community identified issues users face walking, rolling, driving, biking and conducting freight business along the corridor. Multnomah County also hosted two walking tours of the project site. The tours were an opportunity for elected leaders and the community to walk along the corridor with project leaders, get a general overview of the project and provide feedback on areas that need improvement. People interested in receiving project updates can sign up on the project page.