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Decision Point 6 - Select Preferred Alternative
Right of Way Presentation - May 2008 (PDF, 1.51MB)
Updated Right of Way maps were created as part of the draft EIS and presented to local property owners.
Newsletter - October 2007 (PDF, 644KB)
The fourth newsletter covers the preliminary bridge types, the five alternatives that will be studied in the draft environmental impact statement (draft EIS), and information about the fourth public event.
November 28, 2007 Open House
Orientation Handout - November 28, 2007 (PDF, 66KB)
A handout describing the purpose for the open house, ways to share your input, and how to contact the project after the open house.
Orientation Presentation - November 28, 2007 (PDF, 2.23MB)
This was the presentation that individuals viewed at the open house.
Display Boards - November 28, 2007 (PDF, 6.36MB)
The display boards that were shown at the open house.


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Decision Point 5 - Screen Alternatives
Alternatives for the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) - October 2007 (PDF, 56KB)
This memo explains the five alternatives that will be studied in the draft EIS, as approved by the Policy Advisory Group (PAG).
Alternative Evaluation Findings Memo - September 24, 2007 (PDF, 1.18MB)
This memo explains the findings from the evaluation of all the alternatives.
July 25, 2007 Open House
Display Boards - July 25, 2006 (PDF, 1.13MB)
The display boards that were shown at the open house.
Alternative Evaluation Methodology Memo - July 2007 (PDF, 611KB)
This memo explains how the project alternatives were compared against the evaluation criteria, as specified in the Evaluation Framework Memo (Decision Point 3).
Alternative Evaluation Presentation - July 9, 2007 (PDF, 890KB)
This presentation by the project technical team to the Community Task Force explains the results of the alternative evaluation (see above memo) and the tool used to rank and compare the alternatives.
Newsletter - July 2007 (PDF, 184KB)
The third newsletter covers the decision points that have been reached, the first round of bridge concepts, and information about the third public event.


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Decision Point 4 - Develop Alternatives
Range of Alternatives - June 2007 (PDF, 1.72MB)
This memorandum identifies concepts that will be developed into alternatives and advanced for further consideration as adopted by the Policy Advisory Group and recommended by the Community Task Force.
Bridge Concepts - April 2007
Five bridge alignments, two interchange/intersections, and several bridge widths were presented at the April 4, 2007 workshop.
Newsletter - March 2007 (PDF, 821KB)
The second newsletter covers decision points that have been reached, the first round of bridge concepts, and information about the second public event.


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Decision Point 3 - Establish Evaluation Framework
Evaluation Framework Memo - January 29, 2007 (PDF, 668KB)
The Policy Advisory Group adopted this version of the Evaluation Framework, which was recommended by the Community Task Force.


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Decision Point 2 - Define Purpose and Need
Purpose and Need Statement - November 9, 2006 (PDF, 54KB)
The Policy Advisory Group adopted this version of the Purpose and Need Statement.
October 25, 2006 Open House
Orientation Handout - October 25, 2006 (PDF, 86KB)
A handout describing the purpose for the open house, ways to share your input, and how to contact the project after the open house.
Schedule Handout - October 25, 2006 (PDF, 80KB)
Project schedule handout from the first project open house.
Bridge and Roadway Deficiencies Handout - October 25, 2006 (PDF, 63KB)
A handout from the first project open house, covering the Bridge and Roadway deficiencies.
Orientation Presentation - October 25, 2006 (PDF, 580KB)
This was the presentation that individuals viewed at the open house.
Open House Display Boards - October 25, 2006 (PDF, 6.28MB)
The display boards that were shown at the open house.
Newsletter - October 2006 (PDF, 3.84MB)
This first newsletter helps explain the Sellwood Bridge project, including who is involved, the project schedule, and how you can get involved.
Comparison of Rehabilitation versus Replacement Concepts - September 25, 2006 (PDF, 975KB)
This document outlines the differences between rehabilitation and replacement of the bridge.
Preliminary Plan and Policy Memo - August 2006 (PDF, 0.99MB)
This document:
• Summarizes land use and transportation policies that relate to the project;
• Supplies information for the creation of evaluation criteria and project alternatives; and
• Identifies on-going or planned studies that may relate to the project area.
This memo does not offer a complete review of all plans and policies. A thorough review of plans and policies will be conducted as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis task, which will follow the development of bridge alternatives.
Roadway Deficiencies Memo - August 2006 (PDF, 1.06MB)
This document outlines the shortcomings of the roadway connecting to and crossing the Sellwood Bridge.
Bridge Structural Deficiencies Memo - July 2006 (PDF, 785KB)
This document outlines the shortcomings and current conditions of the Sellwood Bridge. A history of the structure, along with previous studies, is examined.
Purpose and Need Presentation - July 31, 2006 (PDF, 164KB)
This presentation was given to the Community Task Force to explain the requirements of a Purpose and Need Statement.
Purpose and Need Public Comments - July 31, 2006 (PDF, 54KB)
This memo outlines the public comments that were collected by the project team, which influenced the purpose and need of the project.


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Decision Point 1 - Establish Decision Process and Structure
Decision-Making Structure and Process Memo – June 2006 (PDF, 165KB)
This memo describes the decision-making structure and process for delivering the Sellwood Bridge Project as agreed by the Project Advisory Group on June 7, 2006.


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Background Materials
Project Glossary of Terms - January 25, 2007 (PDF, 23KB)
This glossary explains the acronyms, groups, agencies, and bridge terms used in the project documents and this web site.
Notice of Intent - November 9, 2006 (PDF, 39KB)
The Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement was published on the Federal Register.
Tacoma Main Street Plan - October 2001 (PDF, 1.20MB)
This plan was completed by the City of Portland's Office of Transportation.
Tacoma Main Street Recommendation Maps - October 2001 (PDF, 2.15MB)
This set of maps goes with the Tacoma Main Street Plan, listed above.
South Willamette River Crossing Study – May 1999 (PDF, 8.74MB)
This memo describes the South Willamette River Crossing Study that was completed in May of 1999, by Metro. This memo outlines the assumptions, findings, and recommendations from the study.


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Recreational activities along the river include boating, picnicking, and Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge.
The Sellwood Bridge is 1,971 feet long, with 75 feet of vertical waterway clearance.