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FINAL SELLWOOD BRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
The Sellwood Bridge Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is available for public review on the project website. click here to access the site. Printed copies of the FEIS are available at select Multnomah County and Clackamas County libraries. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, alternative formats of the FEIS will be made available upon request (please call 503-988-6804 to make a request).
The FEIS evaluates the economic, social, and natural resource impacts of the No Build Alternative, the five Build alternatives (Alternatives A through E) evaluated in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (distributed November 2008), and the preferred alternative (Alternative D Refined). Approval by the Federal Highway Administration of one of the Build alternatives is required before Multnomah County can move ahead with selection of a bridge type and more detailed project design.
CITY OFFERS MOTORCYCLE & MOPED METERED PARKING PERMIT
PDOT is offering motorcyclists a monthly metered parking permit that allows motorcycle or moped parking in any metered on-street space for the designated time limit indicated by the parking meter without payment of the meter fee.
"Providing this permit option begins to address the problem of receipt security and provides a convenient option for motorcycles and mopeds," said Ellis McCoy, Parking Operations Manager. The City developed this option with input from the Motorcycle and Scooter Citizen Advisory Committee in response to concerns from motorcyclists about SmartMeter parking receipts being removed from their vehicles. The pay-and-display receipt is subject to loss or theft. Because the City is phasing out the tear-off proof of payment, motorcyclists find it more difficult to provide proof of payment if their receipt is removed.
The permit is to be used for limited, short-term visits in a meter district and not for long-term commuter parking. The motorcycle or moped may stay on the blockface only for the time limit of the meter, after which it must be moved either across the street or to a different block.
The permit costs $40/month and must be attached to the rear license plate with screws. The license plate number on the permit must match that of the motorcycle or moped and be visible at all times.
The Motorcycle and Moped Parking Permit Program is a pilot program beginning September 1, 2010, and ending August 31, 2011. The Bureau of Transportation will monitor the program, make adjustments as needed, and adopt final rules in August 2011. The permit can be purchased through the mail at Parking Control, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 800, Portland, OR 97204 or by phone at 503-823-5412. The application is available online. click here to access the application.
In addition to any penalty imposed by the Court as a result of a citation, violations of this permit will be penalized as follows:
o 2nd violation - 10 days suspension of permit
o 3rd violation - 30 days suspension of permit
o 4th violation - revocation of permit
The City recommends that motorcyclists not interested in this monthly permit try the following option to secure their parking receipt and proof of payment: pay the SmartMeter fee and secure the parking receipt on or near the motorcycle seat, write down the expiration time after paying for parking, and take a photo of the receipt with a cell phone. If a motorcyclist is interested in a more secure method to display their parking receipt, locking permit and receipt holders are available commercially.
To obtain a transaction record because a receipt was removed from the motorcycle, call 503-823-7733. A benefit of paying for parking with a bankcard is the ease of obtaining a transaction record to dispute a citation.
Many garages, including the City's SmartPark, offer significantly reduced rates for motorcycles and mopeds. Commuters needing long-term parking are advised to consider purchasing a monthly motorcycle parking permit for the City's SmartPark garages. That permit is $30 per month. To learn more, call 503-790-9300.
To learn more about the work of the Motorcycle and Scooter Citizen Advisory Committee and to comment about the new permit or other motorcycle issues, contact Dan Bower in Transportation at 503-823-5667.
THE CITY HAS A NW REVENUE BUREAU DIRECTOR
The City of Portland has a new Revenue Bureau Director, Thomas Lannom. Mr. Lannom has previously served as the Revenue Bureau Operations Manager, director of the CoP Bureau of Licenses and with ONI. Mr. Lannom is also a '95 PSU MBA program graduate. When you need to update or renew your city license, you can contact him at thomas.lannom@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-5154.
PDC Meetings and Announcements
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Public meetings to inform the community about the proposed New Central City URA. The meeting will be an open house with a short program.
Contact:
Juan Carlos Ocaña-Chíu, 503-823-3218
WHEN: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 6 - 8 PM
WHERE: UofO, White Stag Building, Rms 142-144
70 NW Couch St.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 6 - 8 PM
WHERE: 1900 Building, Rm 2500A
1900 SW Fourth Avenue.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 07, 2010, 6 - 8 PM
WHERE: St. Patrick Church, Parish Hall
1623 NW 19th Ave.
Lents Park Master Plan - Open House No. 2
WHEN: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 5-8 PM
WHERE: Lents Masonic Lodge, 5811 SE 92nd Ave
This is the second of three planned open houses to receive public comment on a new master plan to guide preservation and development of the park over the next 25 years.
Contact: Kevin A. Cronin, AICP, 503-823-3305
ICURAC Transportation Subcommittee Quarterly Meeting
Gateway Neighborhood Park & Redevelopment Project Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting
This is the 3rd general meeting (of 5) of the Citizen Advisory Committee which is comprised of community volunteers Work from this session will guide the design and project staff as the park project progresses.
WHEN: Thursday, September 2, 6:30pm - 8pm
WHERE: East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave, Multipurpose Rm 2
For additional information contact Juanita Swartwood at 503-823-3209
Rose Quarter Community Benefits Subcommittee Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, September 7, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
WHERE: PDC, 222 NW 5th Ave., Commission Rm.
For additional information contact Alyson Schweiger at 503-823-3271
Quarterly meeting to discuss transportation issues and needs in the Interstate Corridor URA.
WHEN: Thursday, September 09, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
WHERE: Kaiser Permanente Town Hall, 3704 N Interstate Ave
For more information contact: Susan Kuhn, 503-823-3406
Neighborhood Economic Development Roundtable
WHEN: Monday, September 13, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
WHERE: PSU, Smith Memorial Ballroom, 1825 SW Broadway
This day-long event will help PDC to develop a framework for how it works with neighborhoods, business districts, community groups, funding partners and others to create great neighborhoods. Participants at the event will inform how Portland's government and community work together to expand local economic opportunities, create local wealth, assist small businesses, and facilitate community-desired improvements.
For more information contact: Kate Deane, 503-823-3313
Central Eastside Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting
WHEN: Monday, September 13, 4pm - 6pm
WHERE: Goodwill Industries, 1943 SE 6th, Classrooms 2 & 3
For additional information contact Joleen Jensen-Classen, 5-03-823-3352
Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting
This is a special meeting to discuss the N/NE Economic Development Initiative.
WHEN: Monday, September 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
WHERE: Kaiser Permanente Town Hall, Classrooms A & B, 3704 N. Interstate Ave.
For additional information contact Joleen Jensen-Claussen, 503-823-3352
River District URAC Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, September 14, 4pm - 6pm
WHERE: White Stag Bluiding, 70 NW Couch St., Conf. Rm 142/144
WHAT'S GOING ON IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
Concerts in the Parks
Wednesday, August 25, Ventura Park, SE 115th & Stark, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Conjunto Alegre (tropical dance party)
Movies in the Parks. Entertainment begins at 6:30pm. Movies begin at dark
Thu, 8/26 - Alice in Wonderland (2010 version) - Hazeltine Park
Fri, 8/27 - Avatar - Laurelhurst Park
Sat, 8/28 - The Tale of Despereaux - Montavilla Park
Thu, 9/2 - The Princess and the Frog - Argay Park
Fri, 9/3 - An American in Paris - Director Park
Sat, 9/4 - Mamma Mia! - Washington Park
Fri, 9/10 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - Multnomah Arts Center
PORTLAND BUSINESS ALLIANCE NEWS
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