1) Public hearing for auto race noise variance (Feb. 11)
2) North Portland Greenway bike ride (Jan. 24)
3) “Grimm” filming in Overlook will disrupt traffic (Jan. 26-28)
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1) Public hearing for auto race noise variance (Feb. 11)
The inaugural Portland Vintage Racing Festival will take place at Portland International Raceway July 10-12. This event will replace the Portland Historic Races.
Some of the participating cars in the race require a noise variance from the city. The race organizer (Sportscar Vintage Racing Association) therefore will seek a three-year 115dB variance at the Feb. 11 meeting of the Portland Noise Review Board. Anyone who wishes to comment on the variance may do so at the meeting.
For more information or to provide public comment in writing, contact the Noise Control Office at 503-823-7350 or noise@portlandoregon.gov.
Portland Noise Review Board hearing
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m.
Portland City Hall (1221 SW Fourth Ave.)
Room TBA
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2) North Portland Greenway bike ride (Jan. 24)
The sun is forecast to peek out on Saturday with highs near 60. Why not pull your bike out for some exercise and to explore Overlook and other parts of North Portland?
Take a ride along the current and future North Portland Greenway with Tom Howe. When completed, the greenway will be a bicycle connection between North Portland and downtown.
Highlights on the ride include the Swan Island Greenway, Shipyards Spur, the Swan industrial cruiser bikes, Waud Bluff Trail, the University of Portland campus, BNSF Railroad Bridge, Cathedral Park, and the new bikeway connecting Chimney and Pier parks. The full ride will be about 20 miles long.
Find out more on their facebook page.
North Portland Greenway bike ride
Saturday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m.
Meets at Metropolis Cycle Repair (2249 N Williams Ave.)
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3) “Grimm” filming in Overlook will disrupt traffic (Jan. 26-28)
The television show “Grimm” will film around Overlook Boulevard Monday to Wednesday next week. Expect heavier than usual truck and passenger van traffic as well as sound-baffled generators. Some streets will be posted no parking (details below). Access to homes and businesses will be maintained at all times, although there might be a few minutes delay.
Affected streets:
Posted “No Parking” Noon – Midnight on Tuesday:
- East side of N Overlook Blvd between N Concord Ave and N Colonial Ave
- Both sides of N Overlook Blvd between N Longview Ave and N Colonial Ave
- North side of N Melrose Dr just south of N Overlook Blvd
Posted “No Parking” 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Tuesday
- 50ft on west side of N Interstate Ave just south of N Shaver St
Posted “No Parking” 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Monday; 8 a.m. – Midnight on Tuesday; and 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Wednesday:
- Both sides of N Overlook Blvd between N Shaver and N Court St
- Both sides of N Shaver between N Overlook Blvd and N Castle Ave
- East side of N Overlook Blvd between N Shaver and N Castle Ave
- 650ft of north Side of N Melrose Dr west of N Longview Ave
- 50ft of roundabout on N Fremont St just west of N Interstate
Posted “No Parking” Noon – 6 p.m. on Tuesday
- Both sides of N Massachusetts Ave between N Overlook Blvd and N Failing St
Road closed to thru traffic – Local access only: 3 p.m. – Midnight on Tuesday
- West bound on N Melrose Dr at N Overlook Blvd
Additionally, flaggers will be present to assist with traffic impacts 3 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday
- North and south bound traffic on N Massachusetts Ave between N Overlook Blvd and N Failing St