Online Survey Now Open to Select Preferred French Prairie Bridge Type
April 17, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is seeking public input on two bridge designs under consideration for the French Prairie Bridge, a project that would provide a safe route for cyclists and pedestrians to cross the Willamette River and allow emergency responders an alternative to the I-5 Boone Bridge.
In January, the Wilsonville City Council unanimously supported a recommendation of the French Prairie Bridge Task Force to further study two bridge types – suspension and cable-stayed. Both types are considered “signature bridge” forms not commonly constructed.
The Task Force recommendation cited low impact on waterways and the ability to serve as a memorable landmark as two reasons it supported the advancement of these bridge types.
Community stakeholders may participate in an online survey, at FrenchPrairieBridgeProject.org, to learn more about the two bridge types and weigh-in with their preference by the May 5 deadline.
The Task Force, the City of Wilsonville and the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners intend to use survey feedback – as well as studies of costs, design, and effects – to select a preferred bridge design this spring.
For two years, regional and community leaders have worked toward realizing a 20-year vision to better connect the region’s expansive trail system. Upon completion of this project, the Portland Metro Ice Age Tonquin Trail would connect with the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway to fill a critical gap in local and regional multi-modal transportation infrastructure.
Learn more at FrenchPrairieBridgeProject.org or contact Project Manager Zach Weigel at 503-570-1565; weigel@ci.wilsonville.or.us.
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