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" |
McLoughlin and Rothe Rd. |
58' To wire Wendy's BRT plan calls for 65' street width at this point. A new 15 x 120' bus platform and sidewalk will remove most of the front landscape area to within 4' of the sign. The plan also calls for the North driveway to become a restricted access driveway blocking customers coming from the south to use the drive threw. The southern driveway will be moved farther south taking out part of the south parking strip. |
55' To utility pole Premiere Video Shear Impressions Recruiting Center Copy Center Pogo's Subs Farmers Insurance Urgent Money (All these business share this lot) BRT plan calls for 65' street width at this point. Loss of most of this front landscape area including the trees. |
57' To utility post Battery Factory BRT plan calls for 64' street width at this point. |
64' To post 53' To edge Plaid Pantry Big Town Hero PaPa Johns Quicksilver Shear City BRT plan calls for 65' street width at this point. Loss of front landscape area and trees. A new restricted access driveway will block customers coming from the north or going south on McLoughlin. |
60' To curb Bright Now Dental Food Mart The Dolphin Atlas Electric BRT plan calls for these business to be torn down and become a park and ride lot. This could eliminate 75 jobs in our community. |
Utility post 55' |
41' To curb Auto Town The BRT plan calls for 62' street width at this point. This business will lose 21' off the front. (from curb line) A new sidewalk will block all access from McLoughlin. |
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14' Center Lane |
8' Sidewalk |
8' Sidewalk |
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 Roethe Road from Metro's BRT plan book 2-5-2002 |
59' To cover Auto Town Financing Dateline Travel Nassau Salon Arriederici ! BRT plan calls for 63' at this point. These business will lose most of their front parking. |
60' To light post Tonkin Truck Center The BRT plan calls for 62' street width at this point. Loss of front area and lighting. |