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, March 11 from 6 – 8 pm at Mercy Corps, Community Room, 45 SW Ankeny St., Portland.
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:
- An overview of the environmental review process, key tasks and outcomes of the study
- A presentation on the history of the Burnside Bridge
- Review of the task force work plan
- Finalization of the task force charter
- Time for public comment
Committee members represent residential areas, business districts, and interests including auto commuters, transit users, freight, pedestrians, bicyclists, people with disabilities, bridge history, and 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 following the meeting. Multnomah County maintains the Burnside Bridge and leads the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project.