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Tigard presents 70 Second Avenue predesign: curb‑separated bike lanes, protected crossings and TriMet FX coordination
Summary
City staff presented 10%–30% predesign plans for 70 Second Ave., proposing curb‑separated cycle tracks, on‑street parking, protected intersections, new mid‑block crossings and coordination with TriMet on future frequent‑express (FX) bus stops; staff said construction depends on external funding applications.
Tigard — City staff briefed the council on the 70 Second Avenue predesign project, laying out proposed curb‑separated bicycle facilities, protected intersections, new crossings and planned coordination with TriMet for future frequent‑express (FX) transit service.
Principal transportation planner Tiffany Gerke and principal engineer Courtney Fuhrman presented the corridor plan, which covers 70 Second Avenue from Highway 99 West (Pacific Highway) to OR‑217. The design calls for a consistent cross section for most of the corridor featuring a curb‑separated two‑way cycle track, a landscaped buffer, on‑street parking on both sides and one travel lane in each direction. Fuhrman…
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