The September 17, 2008 Metro Trails tour experience great turnout with 30-40 participants. The tour started at the Metro offices, included a walk along Lloyd Boulevard and then a ride on the MAX to view the corridor. The tour included a walk up the I-205 trail to the proposed Gateway Green bicycle recreation site.

From the Metro offices at Grand Ave and Lloyd Blvd, the group walked to the MLK Blvd overpass at i-84 and the railroad to view the lower end of the proposed trail. The walk then headed east up Lloyd Blvd to view the trail route from the top of the Gulch. Participants then boarded the MAX for a ride to Gateway. Along the way we asked participants to note the distance of buildings from the Gulch and the opportunities for the trail. One important note is the way the bridges of north-to-south routes were constructed such that a path can pass underneath easily. 

Once at Gateway, the tour walked up the I-205 path to the proposed Gateway Green project. After a brief presentation the group returned by MAX to the Lloyd District. The coming steps for the Sullivan's Gulch Trail include a feasibility study by the City of Portland Parks Bureau. This study is funded and we are awaiting word on the next steps. Also, as the citywide update of the Portland Comprehensive Plan starts, we need to be involved to make sure the trail is included in the new plan.

Thanks to those that attended, and a special thanks to Metro for organizing the tour. 

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