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Don't forget, the three bridges that will connect the Johnson Creek
Corridor with Oaks Bottom and OMSI starting some time next year. If
the trail between Gresham and Mcloughlin ever gets resurfaced, that
will become a nice commute for Milwaukie, Clackamas, and Gresham. I
generally avoid the Eastbank Esplanade because of heavy pedestrian
traffic, but Oaks Bottom to OMSI isn't bad, especially during regular
"commute" hours.
-Steven Mullen.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Jenkins <mark.so-@gmail.com>
To: jona-@bikeportland.org
Cc: shi-@lists.riseup.net; ob-@topica.com
Sent: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 10:24:43 -0700
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] commuting routes from South of Portland
Hi
I bike the opposite way, from close-in SE to West Linn, but often head
out to Oregon City and northbound from there toward downtown on the
eastside to lengthen my ride a bit. I think it depends on what you're
looking for -- good rides with choices and varied terrain or easy and
safe riding. Oregon City gives you both eastside and westside options
and a lot of different rides. For experienced riders, it's not a bad
commute. For beginners who don't know the area, it might be tough for
a couple of weeks.
Generally speaking, I find Clackamas County drivers to be pretty
hostile to bikes -- or rather to the people riding them -- and
accustomed to going fast (45+) on their arterials. Traffic is largely
made up of large trucks and SUVs. Biking through Lake O. is generally
pretty awful and the Clackamas county bike lanes are not well policed
for glass and debris. If they lay down gravel in the winter it
generally remains in the bike lanes for a long time.
That being said, there are bike lanes -- except at the most necessary
and dangerous places, such as 'downtown' Lake Oswego. From Oregon
City, I'd say the eastside routes are slightly preferable, though road
surfaces are not particularly well maintained until you get close to
Portland.
Again, ease of use would be Milwaukee, variety of rides would suggest
OC. Clackamas? Better for getting out of town for weekend rides than
into town for work.
Mark Jenkins
On 8/24/05, Jonathan Maus <jona-@bikeportland.org> wrote:
I have a question from a reader who is moving to Portland and wants
to know
the bike-ability to central Portland from some of the southern
suburbs.
I'm hoping you might have some advice/insight. Here's his question:
"In your opinion, which of Portland's southern suburbs has the best
bike
commuting access into central Portland?...places like Tualatin,
Woodburn,
Clackamas, Oregon City & Milwaukee."
Anyone have any advice for this guy?
thanks.
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