PBOT wants to make Portland’s Northwest District safer and more convenient for walking, biking, and taking public transit. To do it right, we need your feedback! Please review this project concept and tell us what you think.
Project Description
Improve existing school crosswalk roughly 200’ west of 27th with ADA ramps and a median island. Provide enhanced crossings at 24th and 26th. Improve safety of existing bikeway along Vaughn by providing conflict markings through intersections.
Project Goal(s)
- Improve safety for people biking along and across NW Vaughn St.
- Improve the safety and comfort of people crossing at minor intersections.
Key Consideration(s)
- Restricted movements at NW 24th Ave may require people driving to use the nearest signal instead.
Design Concept Details
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NW Vaughn St at NW 24th Ave
NW Vaughn St at NW 25th Ave
A combination median island and traffic diverter across NW Vaughn St provides a range of benefits for multiple roadway users. For people walking or biking, the median island shortens the crossing distance and allows them to only have to navigate one travel lane at time. For people driving, they are redirected to nearby signalized intersections which provide safer left turn opportunities.
To address a documented safety issue of left-turning vehicles crashing into oncoming bikes, this concept shows green bike boxes and conflict markings to better warn drivers to watch out for bikes and yield to them when turning. High-visibility crosswalks can also be added to improve pedestrian safety while crossing.
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