SW MOODY PROJECT

Current Activities

Moody Ave re-opens Thursday, November 3 (updated)

SW Moody Ave is now open to all modes of traffic. Flaggers will be in place at Sheridan and Gibbs for the next few days to help users learn the new traffic patterns.

The streetcar stop at Moody and Gibbs will now serve southbound passengers only. For northbound service, please use the stop behind the Center for Health and Healing.

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

Project Overview

The SW Moody Project will reconstruct approximately 3,200 linear feet of SW Moody Avenue between SW River Parkway and SW Gibbs Street near the OHSU Tram. This project supports redevelopment of the 120-acre South Waterfront area which is part of Portland’s “Innovation Quadrant” slated to facilitate new job creation and provide access for people and goods.

As the main access point to the South Waterfront Innovation Quadrant, SW Moody Avenue will be improved to include three traffic lanes, dual streetcar tracks, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The new construction will increase roadway capacity and introduce urban development standards such as fiber optic, sewer, stormwater and water infrastructure to support future development. This investment in roadway and streetcar facilities supports the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail extension, “Complete the Loop” streetcar line extensions, and the Portland to Lake Oswego streetcar line.

The project will also promote redevelopment of large parcels adjacent to SW Moody Avenue by elevating the roadway an additional 14 feet, allowing these brownfields to offer “tuck under parking” without disturbing capped contaminated areas. The elevated street also integrates mixed-use developments with street-level transit facilities, encouraging transit ridership and reducing auto trips, furthering the City’s progress toward meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals.

The project budget is funded with a mix of TIGER ARRA Funds, Federal High Priority Earmark, Federal TCSP Funds, Water Bureau Funds, OTIA Funds, System Development Charges and City General Fund.

Click here to see a video simulation of the completed project.