I84 Bicycle Path Connector

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I-84 Bicycle Path Connector
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The Dilemma Crossing Hwy 84
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The Two Current Crossings
Martin Luther King Boulevard NE 12th Street
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MLK is the most dangerous crossing. There is
no bike lane or shoulder. The design of the four
lane roadway encourages multiple lane changes and
high speed traffic.
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NE 12th Street is certainly a better crossing.
However there is a similar lack of distinct
bicycle allocation. Connection around the Lloyd
district to NE Portland streets remains sketchy.
Many commuters consider this to be an unpleasant
connection.
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Even NE 21st Street is not considered a safe
route by PDOT.This leaves a detour all the way
to 28th street for less experienced bicycle
commuters. The 28th street crossing is
considered the best means of crossing the highway.
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The SolutionBicycle connection along NE 7th
Street
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Currently traveling from NE 7th Street includes
pleasant bike lanes from Broadway to Lloyd Street
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Upon reaching Lloyd
One confronts Sullivan's Gulch 
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Traveling from SE 7th Street includes similarly
pleasant bike lanes from Harrison St. to Sandy
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Upon reaching Pacific Street
One also confronts the impassible barrier.
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Roadways on either side of I-84 are comfortable
for bicycles. Leaving only one critical amenity
for safe bicycle commuting.
The I-84 Bicycle Bridge.
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Estimated cost1.5 1.7 millionEstimated
construction timescaleLess than one year
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Based on the design of the Powell crossing of the
I-205 path, this element would create a
convenient connection for bicycle commuters in
Portland.
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In order for the bridge to be as efficient as
possible, it is recommended that the deck be
treated as a roadway rather than a recreational
trail.To that end this bridge is designed with
separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic as
well as a passing lane.
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Bike dedicated pathways make sense safety-wise
for both bike users and auto users.Beth Hammon
City Bikes
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Which brings us closer to the eventual goal.
Bike lanes everywhere!