The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program [IBRP]                              Things You Should Know  The proposed design for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project [I-5 IBRP] calls for a massive increase in the freeway footprint over Hayden Island.   This expansion will also cost many their homes on the North Harbor along with many businesses in our community. Below are graphics for the footprint both before and then after the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Project.                      CRC 1.0 conceptual rendering looking northwest from Delta Park. “What is happening does not feel like equity for us at all.  We are against a massive intrusion over the island.”  – Hayden Island Resident “What do we get in exchange for this massive freeway footprint?  We get to save a minute and a half off our commute time during rush hour.  The promise to climate change and equity are only empty words on paper.” – Hayden Island Resident                                     Hayden Island Locally Preferred Alternative [LPA]   Property acquisition and highway footprint on Hayden Island, from the Columbia River Crossing’s Final Environmental Impact Statement.  New renderings show what expanded I-5 could look like in Vancouver – Bike Portland    Graphics used with permission from Jonathan Maus BikePortland  Addressing Travel Demand, Congestion, and Climate Change Goals The IBRP plan will add to congestion, add to carbon emissions, and destroy the community. During a meeting with legislators, Greg Johnson, the IBR Program Administrator, responded to a question by Oregon Senator Lew Frederick, “How much time will drivers save rather than just saying congestion will be addressed?”  He referenced citizens’ dissatisfaction with the one-minute improvement in the failed Columbia River Crossing [CRC] effort. Lew Frederick reminded the IBRP team that people value their time the most and one minute is not enough.” Johnson answered, “But we know that we cannot build our way out of congestion…” The IBR team acknowledged the current congestion Level of Service [LOS] for the I-5 Bridge is assigned an “F“ rating. That means it is at full capacity.  The IBRP is not expected to change this current capacity rating.  Quote from An Article in CityLab Transportation “Road Warriors”, 1/22/2022 “Vehicles generate 30% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, more than any other sector.  The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has made clear that emissions must fall drastically, lest we face runaway, catastrophe warming.” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-01-22/in-portland-youth-activists-are-driving-a-highway-revolt A paper written by HINooN’s representative to the I-5 IBR Program’s Hayden/Island Marine Drive Interchange Community Working Group and HINooN’s Resolution to “Support a No-Build Option” was presented by the HINooN representative to the I-5 program’s Hayden Island/Marine Drive Interchange Community Working Group on December 7, 2021.  Two days after the presentation HINooN received an email from Kayla Dunn, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Communication Director.  Kayla Dunn requested a meeting with the HINooN leadership.   The requested meeting was held on January 13, 2022.  Four members from the Hayden Island Neighborhood Network attended the meeting and eight members of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program attended the meeting.  Both parties felt the meeting was unproductive.  HINooN stated that they are not against an I-5 replacement bridge over the Columbia River, but they are against the massive footprint over Hayden Island that will destroy our community. Seismic Vulnerability – Fear Sells Products “The odds of a megaquake are roughly one in 10 in the next 50 years. “ “Two years ago, Gov. Jay Inslee said “we do not have a choice” when he and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a joint agreement to begin the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBRP) in Nov. 2019. “This bridge could fall down any day, with a small seismic event,” said Inslee.  “Yet the two Interstate Bridge structures did not fall down in the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake in 2001. Nor did the bridge fall down in the 1949 or the 1965 earthquakes. Some will point out that these earthquakes were not strong enough to trigger “liquefaction” of the soil the foundation of most bridges in the region are built on, and that is the biggest risk.  Two conditions must exist for liquefaction to occur: The soil must be susceptible to liquefaction (loose, water-saturated, sandy soil, typically between 0 and 30 feet below the ground surface). Ground shaking must be strong enough to cause susceptible soils to liquefy,” according to the Utah Geological Survey. “ The link:  What is the seismic risk of the Cascadia Subduction Zone and earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest? – ClarkCountyToday.com Below are a few quotes from an article written by Robert Liberty and shared by Joe Cortright in Joe’s City Observatory newspaper. “Article from According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, ODOT’s Assistant Director Travis Brouwer claimed the I-5 Bridges:’…would likely collapse in a major earthquake.’  That sounds scary, but the trouble is there is no basis for that statement according to the technical work commissioned by…the Oregon Department of Transportation.” A 2009 study ODOT commissioned of seismic risk to bridge structures:  Seismic Vulnerability of Oregon State Highway Bridges:  Mitigation Strategies to Reduce Major Mobility Risks. “In the study “bridges” include overpasses, viaducts, ramps, – any elevated structure, whether over a water body or not.  The study modeled the impact of several earthquakes in Oregon: one near Klamath falls, another near Salem, a major earthquake under the West Hills of Portland and magnitude 8.3 and 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquakes (9.5 is the highest magnitude ever recorded).  According to the study, none of those earthquakes cause the I-5 bridges to collapse.” The link:  The shaky argument for the Columbia River Crossing | City Observatory Below is the link for Seismic Vulnerability of Oregon State Highway Bridges: Mitigation Strategies to Reduce Major Mobility Risks. Albert Nako. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1352&context=cengin_fac   ___________________________________________________________________                                            Below is the paper shared with the I-5 IBRP                       Hayden/Island Marine Drive Interchange Community Working Group 12/7/2021 I am the Hayden Island Neighborhood [HINooN] representative.  We do not see how any of the complex interchange proposals will help congestion or freight movement. The Interstate Bridge Replacement Project purpose and needs statement addresses these six concerns:     1. Travel demand and congestion.     2. Impaired Freight movement.     3. Limited public transportation      4. Safety      5. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities     6. Seismic vulnerability The IBRP touts their concerns for equity and climate change. The previous CRC proposal included 12 lanes which is double the current situation.  If you are planning to address the six objectives listed and still build a new bridge at the current location, we worry you will find yourself once again at a standoff between purpose & need and equity & climate change. In 2013 it was found that adding these additional lanes would increase the environmental impact to endangered fish habitat in the Columbia River and increased air pollution to vulnerable minority communities in North Portland.   There was also concern for noise pollution, and the increased traffic’s effect on the vulnerable North Portland population.  The operation was shut down in 2013 over many of these concerns.    Now IBRP is again talking about equity for vulnerable populations and climate change objectives.  If you are in fact, moving forward where you left off in 2013 when the project was shut down, what are the plans to address air pollution, noise pollution, increased traffic and congestion affecting North Portland’s vulnerable populations? The question is, “How will environment impact and climate change objectives be addressed if the bridge is simply rebuilt in the current location?” On Monday my husband and I found ourselves in Vancouver, Washington about 3 miles from our home on Hayden Island.  We were unable to get home because the I-5 bridge was closed in both directions at around 10:30 am.  We stopped by a friend’s home to wait it out.  Finally, around 4:00 pm we headed home via I-205.  With only two ways across the Columbia River to Portland and one of them closed, we found all the roads to be a real mess.   There are currently 11 bridges that cross the Willamette River in Portland and only two bridges to take Interstate traffic across the Columbia River.   In the matter of the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Program [IBR], the members of Hayden Island Neighborhood Network [aka HINooN), a recognized neighborhood association in the City of Portland located in Multnomah County, State of Oregon, unanimously support a No-Build Option to be implemented and remain in force until a third Alternative I-5 crossing on the Columbia River, by either bridge or tunnel, is designed, completed and operational.  Ellen Churchill HINooN Representative 12/7/2021 ___________________________________________________________________ In summary, HINooN supports a No-Build Option to be implemented and remain in force until a third alternative I-5 crossing of the Columbia River, by either bridge or tunnel, is designed, completed, and operational. The KATU video taken on December 6, 2021 vividly shows what happens should the I-5 Interstate Bridge, one of only two bridges, crossing the Columbia River goes down. Congestion is worse than ever.        https://katu.com/news/local/all-lanes-of-i-5-closed-in-north-portland-after-crash                 Additionally, the massive footprint over Hayden Island will destroy our community.  For a copy of the HINooN resolution presented to the IBRP send an email request to hinoon.hayden.island@gmail.com If you feel the way we do about the IBRP, please write or call members of the Bi-State Legislative Committee working on the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Project.   Bi-State Legislative Committee          Oregon Legislative Members                     Co-Chair    Senator                 Lee Beyer                    Sen.LeeBeyer@oregonlegislature.gov,   503-986-1706 Co-Chair    Representative    Susan McLain             rep.susanmclain@oregonlegislature.gov, 503-986-1429                     Senator                 Brian Boquist             Sen.BrianBoquist@oregonlegislature.gov, 503-986-1712                     Senator                 Lynn Findley              Sen.LynnFindley@oregonlegislature.gov, 503-986-1730                     Senator                 Lew Fredrick              Sen.LewFrederick@oregonlegislature.gov, 503-986-1722                     Representative    Shelly Boshart Davis   Rep.ShellyBoshartDavis@oregonlegislature.gov, 503-986-1415                     Representative    Karin Power                Rep.KarinPower@oregonlegislature.gov. 503-986-1441                     Representative    Greg Smith                   rep.gregsmith@oregonlegislature.gov, 503-986-1457                  Washington Legislative Members          Co-Chair    Senator                Annette Cleveland       Annette.cleveland@leg.wa.gov    360-786-7696 Co-Chair    Representative    Brandon Vick              brandon.vick@leg.wa.gov, 564-888-2271 Co-Chair    Senator                 Lynda Wilson             Lynda.Wilson@leg.wa.gov, 360-786-7632 Co-Chair    Representative    Sharon Wylie              Megan.Walsh@leg.wa.gov, 360-786-7924                     Senator                Steve Hobbs                steve.hobbs@leg.wa.gov, 360-786-7686                     Senator                Ann Rivers                  ann.rivers@leg.wa.gov,    360-786-7634                     Representative    Jake Fey                      jake.fey@leg.wa.gov, 253-650-0916                     Representative    Paul Harris                 paul.harris@leg.wa.gov, 360-786-7896 If you would like to be added to the HINooN list of Hayden Island residents concerned with the current I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, please email hinoon.hayden.island@gmail.com

HINooN meets 2nd Thursday monthlyat various locations on Hayden Island (check myhaydenisland.com for details)- 7 PM HINooN is a part of:City of PortlandOffice of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI)North PortlandNeighborhood Services2209 N Schofield StPortland, Oregon 97217503 823 4524 For More Information about HINooN, contact:HINooN.Hayden.Island@gmail.com

January 27, 2022

NE 13th Ave and South Shore Rd Pipe Replacement Project Contact: Debbie Caselton, Community Outreach Debbie.Caselton@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-2831

Environmental Services – your sewer and stormwater utility – has almost completed constructing a project to replace approximately 300 feet of storm pipe on NE 13th Avenue at NE South Shore Road. The existing pipe is blocked at several locations and has backed up water into the neighborhood. This storm pipe replacement will increase system capacity and relieve neighborhood flooding.

Project Area The map below illustrates where this project is constructing sewer improvements.

What’s Happening Now Please note: the construction schedule may change due to weather, conditions underground, subcontractor schedules, materials availability, and other factors. The Rest of This Week Work on connection between two maintenance holes on NE 13th Avenue north of NE Golf Court. Complete excavation of culvert adjacent to 9801 NE 13th Avenue. Week of January 31 Complete construction, including cleaning area, videotaping, and testing sewer line. Pavement Restoration When construction is complete, crews will place temporary asphalt in the sections disturbed by sewer construction. This temporary pavement will be in place until another crew is available to do final pavement restoration. This could be two to four weeks after construction and is dependent on weather and contractor availability. Crews will replace and repave the sections of pavement that were disturbed by sewer construction. Crews will grind down the temporary asphalt patches they applied over sewer trenches to remove any cracks, ruts, and imperfections. Then they will place a three-inch layer of asphalt paving on top of the surface to fill any holes and level it off. The broad trenches where crews had to dig in the street will have a fresh new asphalt surface. Because conditions are such that new paving will extend beyond the trench width on this street, it is necessary to restrict vehicle access during paving.   For More Information Environmental Services continues to work with the community to help resolve issues. Community outreach staff will listen to your suggestions and respond to your concerns: Visit the project webpage for more details about the project, what to expect, and construction methods. If you have a question about work in front of your property or business, call 503-823-2831 or email Debbie.Caselton@portlandoregon.gov. Please be sure to include your name, property address, and project name (NE 13th and South Shore) in your voicemail and email so we can provide you more details about what to expect in front of your property. If your basement sewer backs up or your property or street floods, please report it immediately to the City’s 24/7 Maintenance Operations hotline at 503-823-1700. It is staffed all hours and all days. This project will help protect the health of the Columbia Slough Watershed. Know someone who would be interested in updates about this project? Please share this news! Stay Connected The City of Portland is committed to providing meaningful access. To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, contact 503-823-7740, Relay: 711. Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या 口笔译服务 | Устный и письменный перевод | Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad Письмовий і усний переклад | Traducere și interpretariat | Chiaku me Awewen Kapas Translation and Interpretation: 503-823-7740 City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services | 1120 SW Fifth Ave. | Suite 613 | Portland, OR 97204

Good Morning North Portland Neighborhood Associations!

My name is Quintin Bauer and I work with the City of Portland as the Public Trash Collection Program Manager.  

Late this spring, we will be adding 100 new public trash cans throughout North Portland. The cans will be emptied twice a week, paid for by the City. I’m reaching out because I’d like to hear from you: Where would you like new public trash cans? 

You can fill out this brief survey, about where we should put the new cans. You’re also welcome to call or email me or schedule a time for us to walk the neighborhood (with appropriate COVID precautions). 

And please share the survey with other North Portland community members and businesses: www.bit.ly/north-portland-trash-cans. I can provide template text and images to include in a newsletter or email, and please let me know if you need information translated into another language. 

You can find more details about the new public trash cans on our website (www.portland.gov/north-public-trash-cans), including what the trash cans look like and a map showing the neighborhoods where cans will be added this spring. 

Please provide feedback by March 15, 2022. 

I look forward to hearing from you, and thanks so much for all you do for Portland! 

Quintin Bauer

Public Trash Collection Program Manager

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City of Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability

Cell Phone: 971-275-3224

www.portland.gov/bps

The City of Portland is committed to providing meaningful access.  For accommodations, modifications, translation, interpretation or other services, please contact at 503-823-7700 or use City TTY 503-823-6868.

Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District

New District in the News In 2019, we worked with the Oregon Legislature to create a new special district  to modernize the management of the flood safety system along the lower Columbia River and Columbia Slough in greater Portland.  This new the Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District (UFSWQD) will ultimately replace the four century-old Drainage Districts (PEN1, PEN2, MCDD, & SDIC) that manage the system today.

“State’s newest agency aims to stop catastrophic Portland flood” by Jim Redden, Portland Tribune

Read the Article

And get more information about the UFSWQD here

Mission, Vision and Values

The legislature created the UFSWQD to reduce the risk of flooding,  respond to flood emergencies, contribute to the environment, prepare for the impacts of climate change, remember the cultural history of the area along the Columbia River in greater Portland, and promote equity through this work.   In December 2021, the UFSWQD Board adopted its first Vision, Mission & Values statements, which will lay the foundation for developing the District’s new policies and programs in the coming years.

Read the Vision & Mission Here

Two Board Members Needed Are you interested in helping to shape the future of flood safety in the region? The initial UFSWQD Board currently has two vacant positions for representatives of nonprofit organizations with interest in the area along the river. One seat is reserved for a representative of an environmental justice organization.  Please help spread the word and contact Emily at erobertson@mcdd.org for more information.

Other Drainage District News

Working Together for a Resilient Columbia Slough

What does a healthy and resilient Columbia Slough look like to you?  Our new report highlights shared environmental goals and opportunities derived from interviews with 22 organizations that care about the Slough. Read the full report, or the two-page summary. This project was facilitated by Willamette Partnership and led jointly by Multnomah County Drainage District; City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services; and Columbia Slough Watershed Council  Get Involved

Upcoming Events Join us for two upcoming clean up events in partnership with SOLVE: Marine Drive Clean-up: Part 1 When: Wednesday, January 19th from 10am to 12:30pm  Meeting Location: 11633 NE Glenn Widing Dr, Portland, Oregon, 97200 Register Here Marine Drive Clean-up: Part 2 When: Wednesday, January 26th Meeting Location: 11633 NE Glenn Widing Dr, Portland, Oregon, 97200. Register Here Join us to clean up areas that benefit ongoing flood safety along the Columbia River and Columbia Slough.

Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Feedback Thank you to everyone who participated in the Natural

Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) survey this fall!  In total, we received 231 survey responses related to levee improvements, maintenance and monitoring, environmental improvements, and education and outreach.  MCDD staff are currently working to integrate your feedback into the draft plan, which will be available for public comment in February or March 2022.   For more information about the NHMP, click here.   Follow the Drainage Districts! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram (LRC)  Our Mission: To enhance community safety and support the region’s vitality by reducing flood risk, maintaining our levee system, managing drainage, and responding to emergencies. Peninsula Drainage District #1 | Peninsula Drainage District #2 Multnomah County Drainage District #1 | Sandy Drainage Improvement Company  Copyright © 2019 Multnomah County Drainage District #1, all rights reserved.