Rose Quarter to Gorge Trail
Purpose and Need
- The RQGT is an uninterrupted and safe off-street link between the East bank Esplanade, Willamette River Greenway, I-205 Trail, and Springwater Trail It is a comfortable grade for bicyclists, walkers, skaters, and physically challenged users throughout the trail.
- It connects downtown Portland, Portland Rose Quarter, Oregon Convention Center, Lloyd District, Hollywood District, Gateway Regional Center, three State Parks, and Multnomah Falls.
- It connects numerous bus lines and all MAX light-rail stations from the Rose Quarter to the Gateway Regional Center.
- The RQGT has approximately 50 trail access points to streets and it has no railroad crossings.
- The corridor encourages economic stimulus, housing development, zone changes, and urban renewal opportunities.
- RQGT is a gateway to the City of Portland and the Historic Columbia River Gorge.
- Connects all communities and all north/south bikeways along the bike/pedestrian RQGT corridor.
- Encourages affordable and market-rate housing development.
- Satisfies goals regarding equity, safety, congestion, and pollution reduction as a climate justice tool.
- Relocates homeless camps and relandscapes land to beautify the I-84 entry into Portland.
- Incorporate proper lighting, maintenance, and security plan for safety and no camping,
- Develop Trail privately instead of publicly to save time and money.
- 30-mile RQGT will be for both commuting to work and recreation.