(Updated July 29, 2010) Construction on the Springwater Trail between S.E. 28th and S.E. Linwood avenues now will not be completed until Aug. 6.

The Portland Parks and Recreation say the contractors had a delay in the production of the metal bollards and should be getting it installed, along with striping over the next couple of weeks.

With the shoulder rock in place and making the trail safer for pedestrian and bicyclist, contractors will not be completely barricading the trail while waiting for the bollard installation. Contractors will close the trail and ask users to leave when the bollard installation and striping work resumes.

The project began on May 24, but has been delayed twice before because of spring’s wetter than usual weather.

More Information: http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=52437&

The Springwater Corridor Trail between S.E. 28th Ave. and S.E. Linwood Ave., will be closed between May 24 and June 15, 2010, for repaving construction.

A detour route has been established via S.E. Sherret St., S.E. 33rd Ave., S.E. Johnson Creek Blvd., and S.E. 45th Ave.

Bicyclists are advised to use caution at the S.E. 28th Ave. trailhead because the connector between the trail and S.E. 28th Ave. & S.E. Sherret St. is loose gravel.

Download Detour Map (PDF)

Project Information Page at Portland Parks & Recreation

Milwaukie City Council voted 4-1 to reject the Milwaukie city staff’s recommendation to signalize the intersection at S.E. Johnson Creek Blvd. (JCB) and S.E. 42nd Ave.

Milwaukie city staff Wendy Hemmen and Kenny Asher presented a report before the Milwaukie City Council on April 20, recommending a traffic signal light at the intersection of SE Johnson Creek Blvd. at SE 42nd Ave for traffic mitigation.

Milwaukie Mayor Jeremy Ferguson read a revised resolution that would have allowed a signal but function as a “flashing red light” mode, making the intersection a three-way stop and then turn into full traffic signal when needed.

Public comments from the audience were mostly in opposition of the signal lights and the flashing red light idea.

Ardenwald Chairman Matt Rinker, Secretary Bryan Dorr, and Transportation Chairman Michole Jensen addressed the City Council the Neighborhood’s position and concerns from the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project reports.

Two Ardenwald residents at the meeting spoke in favor for the signal lights.

Milwaukie City Council discussed the matter at length before making motion to vote.

The council voted 4-1 to reject the resolution affirming the light rail project staff’s recommendations to signalize the S.E. JCB and S.E. 42nd Ave.

Councilor Greg Chaimov voted against the rejection of the recommendation.

S.E. 32nd Ave. and S.E. JCB intersection’s signal is in the Portland city limits and was not part of Milwaukie’s resolution. Oregon Department of Transportation mandated mitigation at the 32nd Ave. intersection due to traffic backup onto Hwy. 99E.

Related Documents:

• Mayor Ferguson’s Response to JCB Traffic Letter From Jan. 12, 2010
• Letter from Neighborhood regarding position and suggestions for SE Johnson Creek Blvd. traffic. (Jan. 12, 2010)

The Ardenwald-Johnson Creek Neighborhood Association on Tuesday night voted 14-1 to proceed with exploration of the Johnson Creek Blvd. toll gantry pilot program that tolls traffic congestion.

Metro Councilor and Ardenwald resident Carlotta Collette proposed the idea in January, which was published on Ardenwald.org (read proposal here).

Collette discussed more on the topic at Tuesday’s Neighborhood Association meeting with discussions and feedback from NDA board members and residents.

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Milwaukie mayor, Jeremy Ferguson, responded to Ardenwald-Johnson Creek Neighborhood Associations letter composed on January 7, 2010, regarding the concerns about Johnson Creek Boulevard traffic issue (Download Mayor’s Response Letter (PDF, 25 kb)):

February 10, 2010

Dear Members of the Ardenwald NDA,

Thank you very much for your January 7 letter regarding the future of Johnson Creek Boulevard. The Milwaukie City Council has been following the various discussions that are underway about possible changes to the street due to the Portland-to-Milwaukie light rail project. Johnson Creek Boulevard is an important route, as it serves at least three Milwaukie neighborhoods and neighboring jurisdictions and businesses.

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