Summer Outreach Events

During summer 2024, Multnomah County asked the community for feedback on the future look of the new Burnside Bridge.

Throughout the month of July 2024, Multnomah County asked the community for feedback on the future look of the new Burnside Bridge. The online open house and survey are now closed.

Online Open House & Survey: July 1st through July 31st
Review the range of bridge type options being considered and share your preferences in the online survey.

Here are some outreach events we held earlier this summer:

Webinars: July 11th, 12pm - 1pm & July 16th, 5:30pm - 6:30 pm (rescheduled from July 9th due to heat):
The project hosted two webinars virtually from one of the Burnside Bridge operator towers. These were virtual opportunities to learn about the project and range of bridge type options being considered for the future bridge. County project managers were available to answer questions.

  • View the July 11 webinar:
  • View the July 16 webinar:

A Night Out at OMSI with the Burnside Bridge Team: July 11th, 6pm - 8pm
Project team members and community representatives held an interactive live panel discussion. Guests enjoyed refreshments while learning about the project and design options for the future Burnside Bridge.
Location: OMSI’s Theory Restaurant & Lounge, 1945 SE Water Ave. Portland, OR

  • View the Night Out at OMSI panel:

Breakfast on the Bridge: July 12th, 7am - 9am
Guests enjoyed coffee and donuts while learning about the project and online survey.
Location: East end of the Burnside Bridge, near 334 NE Couch Street

Portland Saturday Market: June 29th and July 13th, 10am - 5pm
Visitors stopped by the project booth to ask questions and learn about the project while perusing local art at the Portland Saturday Market.
Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park under the Burnside Bridge

A group of five panelists seated on a stage with a moderator at a podium, facing an audience, with a large image of the Burnside Bridge projected on a screen behind them.

Last reviewed August 1, 2024