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Better Walking Access to Transit
We're working with local cities and counties to improve sidewalks, crossings and other amenities for a safer, easier walk to transit.
Every transit rider is a pedestrian.
Whether walking or using a mobility device, all riders need to be able to get to their stops safely and comfortably.
What makes a good pedestrian experience?
It's essential to provide safe, convenient and attractive sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and waiting areas.
The more people walk, the better.
Walking to transit stops is an easy way to stay active and healthy. Plus, it's cheaper than driving and helps reduce air pollution.
Access means independence.
Transit is the primary means of transportation for many people, including youth, seniors and people with disabilities.
What are we doing about it?
We're helping cities and counties by providing data about the areas most in need of pedestrian infrastructure improvements.
Identifying areas in need of pedestrian improvements
Through the Pedestrian Network Analysis Project, TriMet partnered with cities and counties to identify areas around the region where pedestrian improvements will provide safer and more comfortable access to transit.
In particular, we looked at areas where sidewalks are missing, traffic volumes are high, speed limits are high and pedestrian crashes have occurred in the past.
We analyzed 7,000 transit stops and published a report with specific, recommendations that cities, counties and the state can incorporate into community plans, project designs and funding decisions.
What makes for good pedestrian access?
10 focus areas: a starting point
We chose 10 key areas to focus on first, as shown on the map and in the table below. We're working with our partners at the city, county and state levels to move pedestrian improvements forward in these areas. Click on a focus area to view a PDF with more details.
City of Beaverton: SW Farmington Rd. & SW Murray Blvd.
SW Farmington Rd. & SW Murray Blvd. focus area is located in the City of Beaverton. It is situated
approximately one mile from the City’s downtown, an area of particular interest to the City as it works
to revitalize the area. The focus area’s close proximity to downtown Beaverton and direct connections
to TriMet service make it a prime location for infrastructure investments that will improve a person’s ability to walk to transit stops and local destinations safely, directly, and comfortably.
View complete analysis and recommended improvements (PDF)
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Clackamas County: Clackamas Town Center Transit Center
The Clackamas Town Center Transit Center focus area is located in Clackamas County. It is situated
approximately four miles from the City of Milwaukie’s downtown, 6.5 miles from the City of Oregon
City’s downtown, and eight miles from Gateway Regional Center. Light rail and bus connections
converge at Clackamas Transit Center. A variety of retail outlets are located directly adjacent to the
transit center in the Clackamas Town Center Mall. The focus area’s abundance of shopping and
employment opportunities, located directly adjacent to TriMet’s transit service, makes it a prime
location for infrastructure investments that will improve a person’s ability to walk to transit stops and local destinations safely, directly, and comfortably.
View complete analysis and recommended improvements (PDF)
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City of Gresham: SE Division St. & SE 182nd Ave.
The SE Division and SE 182nd focus area is located in the City of Gresham. It is situated approximately
two miles from the City of Gresham’s downtown and one mile from the City’s Rockwood
Neighborhood. Within the focus area a variety of retail and service outlets are located along SE Division
St. & SE 182nd Ave. Its concentration of destinations and close proximity to Gresham’s Downtown and
the Rockwood Neighborhood, a center of attention for reinvestment in Gresham, makes this focus area
a prime location for infrastructure investments that will improve a person’s ability to walk to transit stops and local destinations safely, directly, and comfortably.
View complete analysis and recommended improvements (PDF)
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City of Hillsboro: Tanasbourne Town Center
The Tanasbourne Town Center focus area is located in the City of Hillsboro. It is situated approximately
six miles from the City of Hillsboro’s downtown and the City of Beaverton’s downtown. Light rail and
bus connections converge at three transit centers accessible by bus from the focus area. The closest
one is the Willow Creek/SW 185th Ave Transit Center. Within the focus area a variety of retail and
service providers are located along NW185th Ave. The mix of uses in the area makes this focus area a
prime location for infrastructure investments that will improve a person’s ability to walk to transit stops
and local destinations safely, directly, and comfortably. It is an area of attention for the City of Hillsboro.
View complete analysis and recommended improvements (PDF)
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City of Oregon City: Clackamas County Red Soils Campus
The Clackamas County Red Soils Campus focus area is located in the City of Oregon City. It is situated
approximately 1.5 miles from Oregon City’s downtown and seven miles from Clackamas Regional
Center. There are connections to bus lines at the Oregon City Transit Center, located in downtown
Oregon City. Within the focus area there is a variety of retail and services. Nearly all of the County’s
offices and services are located in this focus area at its Red Soils Campus. The fact the County has all of
it services located in the area, combined with the mix of uses makes it a good location for infrastructure
investments that will improve a person’s ability to walk to transit stops and local destinations safely, directly, and comfortably.
View complete analysis and recommended improvements (PDF)
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City of Portland: SE Division St. & SE 122nd Ave.
The SE Division St. & SE 122nd Ave. focus area is located in the City of Portland. It is situated
approximately seven miles from the City of Portland’s downtown, five miles from City of Gresham’s
downtown, and three miles from Portland’s Gateway Regional Center. Light rail and bus connections
converge nearby at the MAX Green Line Division St. Station and the MAX Blue Line E 122nd Ave
Station. Within the focus area a variety of retail and service providers are located along SE 122nd Ave.
& SE Division St. The high existing transit ridership in this area combined with the mix of land uses
makes this focus area a good location for infrastructure investments that will improve a person’s ability to walk to transit stops and local destinations safely, directly, and comfortably.
View complete analysis and recommended improvements (PDF)
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City of Portland: SE Powell Blvd. & SE 82nd Ave.
The SE Powell Blvd. & SE 82nd Ave. focus area is located in the City of Portland. It is situated
approximately six miles from the City of Portland’s downtown, seven miles from City of Gresham’s
Downtown, and 2.5 miles from Portland’s Gateway Regional Center. Light rail and bus connections
converge nearby at the MAX Green Line Powell St. Station and the MAX Red/Blue Line 82nd Ave.
Station. Within the focus area a variety of retail and service providers are located along SE 82nd Ave.
and SE Powell Blvd. The high existing transit ridership in this area combined with the mix of land uses
makes this focus area a good location for infrastructure investments that will improve a person’s ability to walk to transit stops and local destinations safely, directly, and comfortably.
View complete analysis and recommended improvements (PDF)
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City of Portland: Hillsdale
The Hillsdale focus area is located in the City of Portland. It is situated approximately three miles from
the City of Portland’s downtown, 5.5 miles from the City of Beaverton’s Downtown, and five miles from
the City of Tigard’s Downtown. Light rail and bus connections converge at Portland’s Transit Mall and at
the Beaverton Transit Center. Connections to WES Commuter Rail can be made at Tigard or Beaverton
Transit Centers. Within the focus area a variety of retail and service providers are located along SW
Capitol Hwy and SW Barbur Blvd. The mix of land uses and plans for future high capacity transit service
makes this focus area a good location for infrastructure investments that will improve a person’s ability to walk to transit stops and local destinations safely, directly, and comfortably.
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City of Tigard: Tigard Transit Center
The Tigard Transit Center focus area is located in the City of Tigard. It is situated in the City of Tigard’s
downtown and is 4.5 miles from the City of Beaverton’s Downtown and 3.5 miles from the City of
Tualatin’s Downtown. Commuter Rail and bus connections converge at Tigard Transit Center and
connections to light rail can be made at Beaverton Transit Center. Within the focus area a variety of
neighborhood retail and services are located along Pacific Hwy. The mix of land uses and plans for
future light rail service makes this focus area a good location for infrastructure investments that will
improve a person’s ability to walk to transit stops and local destinations safely, directly, and comfortably.
View complete analysis and recommended improvements (PDF)
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Washington County: SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. & SW Scholls Ferry Rd.
The SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy & SW Scholls Ferry Rd. focus area is located in Washington County,
on the border of the City of Beaverton and the City of Portland. It is situated 2.5 miles from downtown
Beaverton, five miles from downtown Portland, and 4.5 miles from downtown Tigard. Commuter Rail
and bus connections converge at Tigard and Beaverton Transit Centers and connections to light rail can
be made at Beaverton Transit Center. Within the focus area a variety of neighborhood retail and
services are located along SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. The mix of land uses and abundance of senior
housing in this focus area make it a good location for infrastructure investments that will improve a person's ability to walk to transit stops and local destinations safely, directly, and comfortably.
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How you can help
We're encouraging Portland-area communities to make
areas near transit stops safer, more convenient and more
pleasant to walk. Want to help improve pedestrian access in your area? Here's how you can get involved:
Pedestrian Network Analysis Project
Wide sidewalks
High-volume streets,
fast-moving traffic
