Traffic

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Barlow Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Transportation Subcommittee advises the Gresham City Council in the ongoing development of a comprehensive transportation network that will improve the safety and livability of Gresham.

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Contact Katherine Kelly at 503-618-2110 or Katherine.Kelly@GreshamOregon.gov.

Share Your Transit Ideas! When: "Wed May 06, 2015 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Rooms 2A & 2B 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham OR Get Map!

Come share your thoughts on a draft action plan that lists ways to encourage positive changes along a planned high-capacity transit line in Gresham.

The Powell-Division Transit and Development Project is planning for more reliable, frequent bus transit service that moves more people more quickly between important destinations in Portland and Gresham. It also is looking at opportunities for making even more vibrant, healthy neighborhoods along the route.

Gresham is working with partners including Metro, TriMet, City of Portland, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Multnomah County to ensure that land-use and transit alternatives consider and meet the needs of Gresham and bring key investments to improve Gresham’s quality of life.

Gresham also is studying station opportunity areas to identify community interests and develop strategies the City can use to encourage those desired changes. These strategies will be documented in the action plan.

Share Your Transit Ideas! When: "Thu Feb 12, 2015 6PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham OR Get Map!

The Powell-Division Transit and Development Project is holding a Hands-on Community Workshop. This is an opportunity for community members to provide thoughts and ideas on transit alternatives and options for desired neighborhood change. Attendees will be able to look at plans and ask questions of City, Metro and TriMet staff.

The open house start at 6PM; presentations and discussions begin at 6:30PM.

Share Your Ideas When: Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:30-8:30PM Where: Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham OR Get Map!

Gresham, Portland, Metro and TriMet are studying potential improvements for development and transit along Powell and Division between Gresham and downtown Portland. What type of development and transit would you like to see along this corridor?

Please join us for a community forum to share your ideas and hopes. Your input is valuable as these organizations consider the options available.

The Wilkes East Neighborhood board has created a draft transportation policy for consideration by its members. The policy addresses our local transportation needs as well as regional needs that impact our neighborhood. Read more

Questions, comments or to get involved contact info@wilkeseastna.org.

Inside this Issue

• Volunteers Needed for Trail Count Project
• Road Work Underway on SE Powell Valley Road
• Musicalu is Summer Fun for Children
• Help Mark Stormdrains
• Are You Ready? Take the 'Be Ready Challenge'
• Get Inspired by Greg's Story
• City Hosts CPR Training
• Healthy Kids' Fair Sept. 7
• Volunteer Mentors Needed at Local Schools
• City Jobs, Meetings and Community Events

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Inside this Issue

• Connect at Community Information Fair
• Building Safety Month Help for Residents
• Follow Gresham Police on Twitter
• Emergency Practice Drill in the Neighborhood
• Tour Gresham's Natural Areas
• Get Ready to 'Rock the Block' at Event
• Event Honors Gussie, Dedicates New Plaza, Trail
• Voice Your Support for Transportation Projects
• Volunteer Mentors Needed for School Children
• City Jobs, Meetings and Community Events

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$5 Bike Helmets and more! When: Sat, Sep 29, 2012 12PM-3PM Where: Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza Third Street and Hood Av Gresham, OR Get Map!

Bike fun and safety abound during the annual Transportation Fair from 12PM to 3PM Saturday, Sep. 29th, at the Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza between Third Street and Hood Avenue in historic downtown. Join us at the Transportation Fair for a good time after the Teddy Bear Parade.

• Education about transportation options and safety
• Bike helmet sale for $5.00 (all ages!)
• Tips on how to take your bike on transit

This event is co-sponsored by the City's Transportation Planning Division and the Gresham Regional Center Transportation Manangement Association.

The East Metro Connections Plan is nearing conclusion.

Weigh in before decision makers agree on the plan priorities for funding transportation projects in East County. The survey is open through June 3. Read more. Take the survey.