52' To signal post Armstrong Volkswagen BRT plan calls for 64' street width at this point. This plan would place a bus platform and sidewalk within 2' of the front windows. |
This is the BRT plan that was released to the public on 2-5-2002. The plan is to widen McLoughlin from 110' (+/-) to 130' at major intersections to create a separate bus bypass lane. The pictures and descriptions show what will happen to your business if you allow BRT to be built to their specifications. Metro has said that the plan can be changed; however, they are only offering you minor changes by moving the road or a driveway a few feet to pacify you. As a community we must stand together and tell Metro "NO BUILD" to BRT or we will be stuck with the results of increased congestion, job losses, and business that will be destroyed because of this project. You must speak up loud to put an end to the destruction of our community. Remember the quote from Clackamas County, "Silence Is Considered Acceptance" |
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14' Center Lane |
8' Sidewalk |
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Typical cross section of McLoughlin. Some intersections vary up to 10% |
All measurements are approximate. Numbers in the 100 to 130' range are for the full road width. Lower numbers of 65' and below are from the center of McLoughlin or from a specific point. |
Drawing of River Road from Metro's BRT plan book 2-5-2002 |
McLoughlin & River Road / Arlington |
57' To signal post Auto Connection BRT plan calls for 65' street width at this point. This business will lose 12' of display space off the front (from sidewalk edge). A restricted access driveway (right in/right out) will block customers coming from the south or going north. |
54' To sidewalk edge Thomason BRT plan calls for a 15 x 120' bus platform in front of this business. Street and sidewalk will be moved to the right 10' (up to the edge of the sign). This business will lose valuable display space. |
54' To sidewalk edge Union 76 Gas Station BRT plan calls for 64' street width at this point. New sidewalk will be moved to the right 10'. This will eliminate access to the gas pumps on one side and the roof will have to be cut back. Reducing the service area 50% will kill this business. In and Out Auto Repair Moving the sidewalk to the right will eliminate several parking spaces. Sign will have to be moved. |
65' To sign edge |
62' To building Stanley's Corner Restaurant BRT plan calls for 64' street width at this point. The Restaurant setback is 62' (+/-) The new sidewalk will cut at least 2' off the front of this building. Loss of several parking spaces. |
Gladstone Bowling Lanes & Crown Golf Shop Both businesses share this parking lot. The BRT plan calls for 64' street width at this point. They will lose 6-8' off the front of their parking lot and several parking spaces. A restricted access driveway (right in/right out) will block customers coming from the north or going south. |
Curb 49' 69' To sign post |
54' 60' To sign edge Stein Oil Loss of 10' off the front parking lot area. |