

The survey of 624 adults in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties was conducted online June 13-21, 2022.

About a third of respondents feel traffic has gotten worse in the Rose Quarter compared to pre-pandemic levels and more than half feel it is likely to get worse.86% agreed it is important to "Improve safety, manage congestion, improve travel time reliability, provide multiple transportation options, and connect communities and job centers across the region." Respondents were shown short statements about the goals of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project.Strong majorities also believe that new bike and pedestrian paths, building a highway cover, and a ramp relocation are good ideas.81% believe auxiliary lanes to allow drivers to enter and exit the highway without merging through traffic are a good idea.86% believe shoulders for disabled vehicles to move out of traffic and for emergency responder use are a good idea.Nearly 9 in 10 (86%) respondents say it is important to undertake a project to address traffic and congestion in the Rose Quarter.More than three-quarters (76%) support the project, including a third (30%) who strongly support the project. The survey found support for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project is strong. For immediate release: September 19, 2022Ĭontact: Jenny Cherrytree, (503) 307-3729, ODOT will share results from a public opinion survey conducted this summer to the Historic Albina Advisory Board during their meeting on Tuesday, Sept.
