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Committee authorizes PBOT to begin eminent-domain negotiations for NE Shaver sidewalk; 28 temporary easements planned
Summary
The Finance Committee approved a motion to allow the Portland Bureau of Transportation to negotiate and, if needed, initiate condemnation for temporary construction easements from 28 properties to build a sidewalk on Northeast Shaver Street serving Parkrose schools; funding includes an ODOT Safe Routes to School grant and local sources.
The Portland City Council Finance Committee on Sept. 8 authorized the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to begin negotiations — and, if negotiations fail, to initiate condemnation — for temporary construction easements needed to build a sidewalk on Northeast Shaver Street between Northeast 102nd and 115th avenues.
Priya Dhanapalay, deputy city administrator for public works, described the Northeast Shaver Sidewalk project as a community-driven Safe Routes to School investment requested by Parkrose School District and neighborhood advocates. PBOT project manager Scott Cohen said the project will provide an ADA-compliant sidewalk, planting strip with street trees, curb ramps, five improved transit boarding areas, seven stormwater…
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