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Why do we need multimodal safety improvements along North Lombard Street?
On average, a crash occurs every 9 days on this corridor.
Just over half (53%) of the crashes result in injury.
What can we expect after these improvements?
Studies show:
Converting the road from 4 lanes to 3 lanes with a center turn lane reduces crashes by 29%.
Adding a left turn lane at a signalized intersection reduces crashes by up to 19%.
Improving traffic signals reduces crashes by up to 25%.
Pedestrian visibility will be improved by removing parking and select trees. Pedestrians will also have fewer lanes of travel to cross.
Sources: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Road Diet Informational Guide; American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Highway Safety Manual; Caltrans Intersection Implementation Plan study
The project will include:
Updated Traffic Signals and Signing
- Install more visible street signs and traffic signals.
A Center Turn Lane and Bike Lanes
- A separate lane for left turning vehicles, improving traffic flow and reducing rear-end crashes.
- Install bike lanes with two-foot buffer to provide separation between bikes and vehicles.
Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing(s)
- Install accessible curb ramps and improved pedestrian signals with push buttons.
- Install Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) signs and median refuge islands at N Emerald Ave and N Delaware Ave.
Paving from N Newman to N Boston
- Paving to provide a smooth finished surface for all travelers.
Project Area Map
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Pedestrian Travel
Sidewalks will remain open, however there may be short detours near corners as accessible ramps are installed. Please follow all detours and signs for safety.
Bike Travel
During construction, bicyclists may continue to share the lane with vehicles, walk bikes along sidewalks, or use a neighborhood greenway, such as N Bryant Street. Bike lanes will open at project completion.
Vehicle and Freight Travel
Traffic will still flow in both directions during construction. There may be delays as crews shift travel lanes and improve the roadway. Please allow extra time when traveling, and follow all signs and flaggers for safety.
Freight benefits:
- Construct wider through lanes, from 10.5 feet to 12 feet wide.
- Reduce stop-and-go conditions by placing left-turning vehicles in a designated lane.
- Reallocate on street parking space to accommodate wider sidewalks, buffered bike lanes and other roadway features.
Design considerations:
- Upgrade traffic signals with adjustable mounts.
- Install pedestrian islands (two locations) with mountable curbs and pop-up style object marker sign.
- Install traffic separators that are mountable and provide 19 feet of curb-to-curb clearance.
- Sent five project mailers to over 1,000 area stakeholders.
- Canvassed the project area twice in English and Spanish.
- Provided bilingual project information to 550 summer lunch program recipients.
- Sent multiple email notifications to up to 1,000 subscribed stakeholders.
- Posted updates to the project webpage and ODOT social media.
- Provided five briefings to area business and neighborhood associations.
- Presented twice to the City of Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
- Presented to the Portland Freight Committee.
- Held public open houses (in-person and online) March 2019, January 2020, and January 2021.
- Incorporated stakeholder feedback into the project.
As a result of community feedback, we extended the project boundary to N Boston Avenue, will install a rapid flashing beacon at N Emerald Avenue, two pedestrian Islands, and create wider vehicle through lanes.
Construction Phasing
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What to expect during construction
Maintained Through-Traffic
Travelers should expect impacts during construction. One lane in each direction will remain open for vehicle travel during the work. This means you can still use N Lombard St to get where you need to go. Please slow down in work zones.
Business Access Maintained
You’ll still be able to visit your favorite businesses along N Lombard St, even during construction. All businesses will remain open, with no access restrictions.
Accessible Pedestrian Access Maintained
Wheelchair and pedestrian access points and pathways will remain accessible during construction, with some short detours for safety where necessary. Please follow construction safety signs and use caution when crossing.
Nighttime Work
There will be some night work to install traffic signals and pave the road, when it's safer and more efficient for works and the traveling public.
Project Timeline
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| Regular work hours will be between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There will also be some night work during traffic signal work and paving. | Please continue to visit your favorite local businesses throughout construction! |
For more information
- Visit bit.ly/LombardSafetyProject to learn about the project and sign up for email updates
- Ellen Sweeney, ODOT Community Affairs
503-731-8230
ellen.sweeney@odot.state.or.us