Red Electric Commuter Train
The Red
Electric, from the
bright red color
of its cars, was
an interurban
passenger train
in the early 20th
century. The Red Electric Trail will follow
much of its original rail alignment. pdf 
map 
Portland Bureau of Transportation is gearing up to begin construction soon on a bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists that will connect Southwest Bertha Boulevard and Southwest Capitol Highway as part of the Red Electric Trail System. twitter
Southwest In Motion is a short-term refinement, prioritization and implementation strategy for planned active transportation investments in Southwest Portland. The final plan will identify a realistic 5-year active transportation action plan that provides basic walking and bicycling connectivity as well as access to transit improvements, where they are needed most. plan
Southwest Portland BOUNDARY 45.4584826, -122.7632904 BOUNDARY 45.5006095, -122.6692200 45.4780473, -122.6995826 Planned span for walkers, bikers would connect to SW Trails network in part of town with limited sidewalks.
See Aerial Map, Topo Map
The Red Electric Bridge, a part of the Red Electric Trail is now completed and ready for use. post
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The extension of SW Bond Avenue continues over 20 years of planning and infrastructure provision to support redevelopment in the South Waterfront District. post
The primary development constraint in the District is transportation
access to and from regional highway and transit systems. The South
Waterfront Plan of January 20, 2003 includes a vision, policies and an
Urban Design Plan that promotes high density housing and commercial
development with a full range of businesses that contribute to the
region’s job growth. plan