SW Bicycling Route Planning Rides

Please Join Us to Improve Bicycling in SW

SW Trails is asking SW residents to help develop a similar bicycle boulevard system in SW. A preliminary map of possible routes has been developed, and we now need to identify the best low-traffic streets for bicycling. To do this, SW Trails is sponsoring a series of neighborhood bike rides to identify these routes. Each one will have a ride leader familiar with the neighborhood. These will be fun, leisurely rides that will last about 2-3 hours. Naturally, hills will be unavoidable, so ride for as long or as little as you like. During the course of the rides, you will be asked about which routes should be part of a bicycle route network in SW.

Bicycle Ride Schedule

We hope to see you on one or more of the bicycle boulevard rides listed. Most important – we want your ideas. If you can’t participate in the rides, but want to make bicycle route or improvement recommendations, please contact Keith Liden 503-224-4066.


Arnold Creek, South Burlingame, Collins View, and Marshal Park bicycle route planning ride
Jul 15 2007 - 3:00pm
Jul 15 2007 - 5:00pm

This ride is to identify bicycling routes in the neighborhood, and any infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate them.

Goals:

  • Accommodate most ages and abilities
  • Improve community livability
  • Connect important destinations
  • Connect routes with other neighborhoods to create a comprehensive SW Portland bicycling network
  • Feasible to implement
Area residents and other interested parties

Sharon Fekety 503-224-8886
eMail: fekety@hevanet.com

Location

Riverdale High School
9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR, 97219
See map: Google Maps
Ashcreek, Crestwood, Maplewood and Hayhurst bicycle route planning ride
Jul 22 2007 - 3:00pm
Jul 22 2007 - 5:00pm

This ride is to identify bicycling routes in the neighborhood, and any infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate them.

Goals:

  • Accommodate most ages and abilities
  • Improve community livability
  • Connect important destinations
  • Connect routes with other neighborhoods to create a comprehensive SW Portland bicycling network
  • Feasible to implement
Area residents and other interested parties

Keith Liden 503-224-4066
eMail: liden@pbworld.com

Location

Gabriel Park SW Community Center
6820 Southwest 45th Avenue
Portland, OR, 97219
See map: Google Maps
Hillsdale and South Burlingame bicycle route planning ride
Aug 16 2007 - 5:30pm
Aug 16 2007 - 7:30pm

This ride is to identify bicycling routes in the neighborhood, and any infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate them.

Goals:

  • Accommodate most ages and abilities
  • Improve community livability
  • Connect important destinations
  • Connect routes with other neighborhoods to create a comprehensive SW Portland bicycling network
  • Feasible to implement
Area residents and other interested parties

Steve Evans 503-452-8930
eMail: sevans@coho.net

Location

Wilson High School
1151 SW Vermont
By the tennis courts (NE side of the school)
Portland, OR, 97219
See map: Google Maps
Multnomah, Markham, West Portland Park and Far Southwest bicycle route planning ride
Aug 19 2007 - 10:00am
Aug 19 2007 - 12:00pm

This ride is to identify bicycling routes in the neighborhood, and any infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate them.

Goals:

  • Accommodate most ages and abilities
  • Improve community livability
  • Connect important destinations
  • Connect routes with other neighborhoods to create a comprehensive SW Portland bicycling network
  • Feasible to implement
Area residents and other interested parties

Chris Mays 503-293-5382
eMail: cdmays@comcast.net

Location

Maplewood School
7452 SW 52nd Ave
Portland, OR, 97219
See map: Google Maps
South Portland and Homestead bicycle route planning ride
Aug 4 2007 - 10:00am
Aug 4 2007 - 12:00pm

This ride is to identify bicycling routes in the neighborhood, and any infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate them.

Goals:

  • Accommodate most ages and abilities
  • Improve community livability
  • Connect important destinations
  • Connect routes with other neighborhoods to create a comprehensive SW Portland bicycling network
  • Feasible to implement
Area residents and other interested parties

Sharon Fekety 503-224-8886
eMail: fekety@hevanet.com

Location

Terwilliger School (Portland French American School)
6318 SW Corbett Ave
Portland, OR, 97201
See map: Google Maps
SW Hills Residential League, Bridlemile and Healy Heights bicycle route planning ride
Jul 19 2007 - 5:30pm
Jul 19 2007 - 7:30pm

This ride is to identify bicycling routes in the neighborhood, and any infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate them.

Goals:

  • Accommodate most ages and abilities
  • Improve community livability
  • Connect important destinations
  • Connect routes with other neighborhoods to create a comprehensive SW Portland bicycling network
  • Feasible to implement
Area residents and other interested parties

Keith Liden 503-224-4066
eMail: liden@pbworld.com

Location

Bridlemile School
4300 SW 47th Ave
(north of Hamilton)
Portland, OR, 97219
See map: Google Maps