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PBOT seeks property rights for 80 Second Avenue safety improvements; no displacement expected
Summary
The council heard a PBOT request to acquire permanent and temporary rights — including a backstop to use eminent domain if necessary — to build ADA sidewalks, pedestrian walkways and signal improvements on NE 80 Second Avenue at Davis, Everett and Gleeson intersections; PBOT said the work will not displace residents or businesses.
Portland Bureau of Transportation requested council authorization to acquire permanent and temporary property interests necessary for safety improvements along NE 80 Second Avenue at the intersections of NE Davis, NE Everett and NE Gleeson Streets. The committee reported the ordinance to council with a recommendation to pass; PBOT told the committee no displacement of residents or businesses is expected.
Claire Adamczyk, committee staff, summarized that the acquisitions will enable ADA‑compliant sidewalk improvements, pedestrian walkways and traffic signals. PBOT project manager Brianna Orr told council the property interests sought are limited to sidewalk areas and temporary construction easements and will not impact building entrances or require building removals.
Councilors asked about outreach and business impacts during construction. PBOT staff described mailers to property owners and said staff had held outreach meetings; they said sidewalk widening and limited paving work for this project are more predictable and less disruptive than some recent larger roadway projects. Councilors suggested additional business‑promotion outreach during construction and proposed city staff patronage to support affected businesses.
The committee record noted no written or verbal testimony before committee action. At the time of the council discussion the item remained on the regular agenda; committee staff had recommended approval and characterized eminent domain as a backstop should negotiations fail.
