July 12, 2019

Members of the public are invited to attend the next meeting of the Community Task Force for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project on Monday, July 15 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm at Mercy Corps, 45 SW Ankeny Street, Portland. The meeting will be in the Aceh Room.

The Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project is studying four build options that would create a resilient lifeline crossing over the Willamette River in the event of a major earthquake. The task force will provide input on the environmental review and recommend a preferred alternative in 2020.

The meeting agenda includes:

  • A report on the Policy Group’s June meeting
  • New information from engineering studies and potential construction impacts for the alternatives
  • Identify any new refinements to the draft evaluation criteria that will be used to compare bridge alternatives
  • Overview of planned outreach in September, including diversity and equity outreach
  • Time for public comment

Task force members represent residential areas, business districts, and interests including auto commuters, transit users, freight, pedestrians, bicyclists, people with disabilities, bridge history, social service agencies, and other organizations based near the bridge.

There are several transit options near the meeting location, including the TriMet Skidmore Fountain Max Station and buses #12, 19, and 20 Stop ID: 9526, 689. Limited on-street parking is also available.

For more information, visit www.burnsidebridge.org. Meeting materials will be posted to the website before the meeting. Multnomah County maintains the Burnside Bridge and leads the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project.