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Multnomah County and consultants present Sandy Boulevard plan; construction targeted for 2027
Summary
County consultants reported phase‑1 engagement, existing-conditions findings and two cross‑section concepts for Sandy Boulevard; planning to procure engineering for initial segment with construction likely in 2027 pending right-of-way and funding.
Multnomah County staff and consultants gave the Fairview City Council a status update on the Sandy Boulevard improvement project during the Sept. 17 meeting, summarizing community engagement findings and proposed design concepts for four corridor segments.
Why it matters: Sandy Boulevard is a major east‑west corridor with aging pavement, missing sidewalks and pedestrian‑safety concerns. The project aims to address roadway condition, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, drainage, and bus-stop access in staged construction.
Consultants reported roughly 400 survey responses in phase 1 outreach and extensive canvassing, tabling and interviews with schools, faith organizations, trucking representatives and homeowners’ associations. The survey’s top concerns were pavement condition, narrow/broken/missing sidewalks and pedestrian safety: “Getting hit by a car while walking or biking was one of the top three items of concern,” a presenter said.
Project plan: The corridor was divided into four segments (South Forest to Fairway Parkway; Ferry Parkway/Cliff Hollow area; Fairview Terrace and new apartments; industrial area toward Amazon). County staff and Alta Planning presented two cross-section options for constrained vs. wider right‑of‑way: Option A (sidewalk + raised bike lane) and Option B (sidewalk + multiuse path). The team will evaluate stormwater and culvert needs and coordinate closely with utilities and property driveways where rights-of-way are narrow.
Schedule and budget notes: Staff said they will seek an engineering contract to design the initial segment (the Hollow) in May 2026; engineering would take about a year, and construction is likely to be bid and start in 2027, subject to securing right‑of‑way and funding. Presenters said lighting and pedestrian-scale fixtures will be evaluated and a photometric analysis has already been completed during the existing‑conditions phase.
What’s next: The project begins round‑two outreach the week after the Sept. 17 meeting, and staff plan to return to the council in December with a more detailed draft plan after public feedback.
