9/12/2023 Outer Division Safety Project Walk (1/4) - Links to albums in Description

All the photos can be seen in these two albums:
pnwphotowalks.com/20230912-outer-se-division-st-walk-1
pnwphotowalks.com/20230912-outer-se-division-st-walk-2

On 9/12/2023, I did a photowalk from SE 181st West to 75th Ave. The purpose of my walk was to see the current state of PBOT's Outer Division Safety Project. The images in collages 2, 3, and 4 are generally grouped together in the order I saw them on my walk. I took two bus lines to and from SE Division. One of the lines was the new TriMet FX2 (Frequent Express) Division service. Related resources and references follow.

Portland Bureau of Transportation: Outer Division Safety Project (SE 80th to 174th avenues)
Ref: www.portland.gov/transportation/pbot-projects/constructio...

TriMet FX2 (Frequent Express) Division
Ref: trimet.org/fx/

9/1/2023 BikePortland Article
Protest planned in opposition to medians on SE Division
Ref: bikeportland.org/2023/09/01/protest-planned-in-opposition...

9/13/2023 My post on the 9/1 BikePortland article below
Ref: bikeportland.org/2023/09/01/protest-planned-in-opposition...

Although this discussion seems to be over, and it’s possible you won’t see my comments, I can offer an anecdotal perspective. Yesterday (9/12), I did a photowalk from SE 181st West to 75th Ave. I walked on both sides of SE Division and crossed the street many times. I crossed at intersections with traffic signals and intersections that had call beacons. Based on a similar photowalk I did many years ago, prior to the latest infrastructure improvements, I can say without hesitation that I felt much safer yesterday.

I assume BPOT took counts of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists before their treatment. Assuming they take counts after they’re done with the project, I'd be interested in knowing whether and when the mode share shifts. Meanwhile, during my three-hour walk, I only counted seven (7) bicyclists using SE Division. By comparison, although I didn’t count, I estimate I saw hundreds of motorists. That included many motorists doing U-turns at the meridians. Some were successful in their first attempt, while others had to make two or more attempts.

9/19/2023 BikePortland Article
What PBOT and its commissioner think about the medians on Southeast Division
Ref: bikeportland.org/2023/09/19/what-pbot-and-its-commissione...

9/21/2023 BikePortland Article
After months of criticism, PBOT will modify center median on SE Division St
Ref: bikeportland.org/2023/09/21/after-months-of-criticism-pbo...

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