Hello Kerns and Laurelhurst Neighborhoods,
I’m writing to share that the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is proposing to install two green painted bike boxes, connecting green bike lanes, and “No Turn on Red” signs on the north and south legs of 32nd Avenue at E Burnside Street. To install the bike box on the southern side, two parking spaces would need to be removed to allow space for a vehicle travel lane. No parking changes would be required on the northern side.
Bike boxes and No Turn on Red operations are safety measures to support the movement of people biking and walking through an intersection.
Letters went out yesterday to adjacent businesses with details specific to their properties. The attached letter was also mailed to residents living near the project. They include this diagram of the proposed work:

Construction would take place in summer 2026, although timelines can change based on weather and staff availability.
Please contact Project Manager, Scott Cohen (cc’d), with any questions or concerns.
Enjoy this sunny Friday!
Best,
Abra
Abra McNair
(she/her)
Project Manager
Please note my schedule: Monday – Thursday and every other Friday
Portland Bureau of Transportation
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1331
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 971-501-0419
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On Apr 3, 2026, at 4:33 PM, Kerns Neighborhood Association <ker...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Kerns NA Board and Neighbors,See this message below from PBOT. They will be making traffic updates to SE and NE 32nd and Burnside - near Music Millenium and Laurelhurst Market.See the message and attachment for details.If you have questions please contactScott CohenProgram Coordinator
(503) 823-5345 | scott...@portlandoregon.gov
We will also be discussing this at our Kerns NA Meetings.
-Dave Weaver, Kerns NA Board Chair
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From: McNair, Abra <Abra....@portlandoregon.gov>
Date: Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Subject: Proposed parking changes, bike boxes at E Burnside and 32nd Avenue
To: ker...@gmail.com <ker...@gmail.com>, laurelhur...@gmail.com <laurelhur...@gmail.com>
Cc: Cohen, Scott <Scott...@portlandoregon.gov>
Hello Kerns and Laurelhurst Neighborhoods,
I’m writing to share that the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is proposing to install two green painted bike boxes, connecting green bike lanes, and “No Turn on Red” signs on the north and south legs of 32nd Avenue at E Burnside Street. To install the bike box on the southern side, two parking spaces would need to be removed to allow space for a vehicle travel lane. No parking changes would be required on the northern side.
Bike boxes and No Turn on Red operations are safety measures to support the movement of people biking and walking through an intersection.
Letters went out yesterday to adjacent businesses with details specific to their properties. The attached letter was also mailed to residents living near the project. They include this diagram of the proposed work:
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Construction would take place in summer 2026, although timelines can change based on weather and staff availability.
Please contact Project Manager, Scott Cohen (cc’d), with any questions or concerns.
Enjoy this sunny Friday!
Best,
Abra
Abra McNair (she/her)
Project Manager
Please note my schedule: Monday – Thursday and every other FridayPortland Bureau of Transportation
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1331Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 971-501-0419
twitter | facebook | instagram | public alerts
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The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to city programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, contact 311 (503-823-4000), for Relay Service and TTY: 711.
Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या
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Письмовий і усний переклад | Traducere și interpretariat | Chiaku me Awewen Kapas
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