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GOALS AND ACTION PLANS FOR TRANSPORTATION
IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND, OREGON

Improve the central city's accessibility to the rest of the region and its ability to accommodate growth by extending the light-rail system and by maintaining and improving other forms of transit and the street and highway system, while preserving and enhancing the city's livability.

FURTHER:

A. Develop the central city as the region's transportation hub through construction of a regional light-rail transit system.

B. Work with Tri-Met and other metropolitan area jurisdictions to locate and obtain funding to complete the regional light-rail transit system.

C. Support transportation facility improvements that improve the flow of traffic to, within, and through the central city.

D. Recognize that parking is an important element in the transportation system that supports growth and ensure that each district has adequate parking while improving air quality and traffic flow.

E. Encourage the use of bicycles and other alternative modes of transportation for general access into and within the central city by improving the pleasure and safety of the transportation system.

F. Separate bikeways and pedestrianways wherever it is both practical and possible, especially in parks and open spaces.

G. Protect residential neighborhoods from auto and truck through traffic.

H. Develop new systems and better utilize the existing transportation system to promote tourism by connecting the city's hotel, retailing, recreational, cultural, and entertainment attractions.

I. Improve the movement of goods to, from, and within the central city.

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DOWNTOWN PORTLAND

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**Cat in Repose**
Sculpture, Indiana limestone, Kathleen McCullough, 1977
A great favorite of children who stop to pet and snuggle.

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**Thor**
Sculpture, copper on redwood, Melvin Schuler, 1977
This beautifully crafted piece was inspired by the Scandinavian god.

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**Kvinneakt "Nude Woman"**
Sculpture, bronze, Norman Taylor, 1977
Subject of the world famous "Expose Yourself to Art" poster.

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**Sculpture**
Steel, Bruce West, 1977
On a sunny day, notice the reflective light and changing colors.

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**Fountain**
Steel and concrete, Carter, Hull, Nishita, McCulley & Baxter, 1977
A tubular fountain with cascading water; it is occasionally dubbed, "the car wash."

**Detour**—for the undaunted walker—go 4 blocks East to 1st and Ankeny to see the SKIDMORE FOUNTAIN. This bronze and granite piece by Olin Warner, 1888, is one of Portland's oldest and loveliest treasures and is located in an historic section of the city. Continue 2 blocks East to Waterfront Park where you will find Bruce West's stainless steel SCULPTURE STAGE, 1976.

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**Sculpture and Fountain**
Steel, Lee Kelly, 1977
Tall geometric shapes form this fountain by one of Portland's most prolific artists.

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**Matrix**
Sculpture, steel and concrete, Charles Kelly, 1977

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**Fountain**
Granite and brick, Carter, Hull, Nishita, McCulley & Baxter, 1977
The feeling of a Cascade mountain stream is captured on this busy sidewalk.

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**Sculpture**
Ivan Morrison, 1977
A colorful form against a black background.

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**Talos No. 2**
Sculpture, bronze, James Lee Hansen, 1977
A Grecian defender of Crete is depicted in this modern work.

**Detour**—for a literary treat, walk 3 blocks West on Morrison and look up to experience Keith Jellum's ELECTRONIC POET, 1985.

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**Pioneer Courthouse Square**
The ultimate spot for people watching and taking in these fabulous sights.

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**Weather Machine**, Omen Design Group, Inc., 1988

This 25 foot column displays one of three creatures that symbolize the day's weather conditions. Colored lights indicate the current temperature, and a pollution index monitors the downtown air quality. More dependable than the weather man!

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**Fountain/Waterfall**, Will Martin, 1984
Sit on the edge and enjoy the water sparkling over the imported purple tile.

C

**Allow Me**, Bronze sculpture, Seward Johnson, 1984

This businessman with an umbrella is often mistaken for the real thing—try him out as a photo prop.

D

**Running Horses**, Bronze sculpture, Tom Hardy, 1986

Look towards 6th Ave. to find this spirited group. They were placed in the square in 1986 but are not a permanent installation.

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**Sculpture and Fountain**
Aluminum and stone, Robert Maki, 1977
Notice the contrast between the geometric metal form and the rounded stone pool.

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**Pacific First Federal Building**
Step inside the lobby to view three superb examples of privately funded public art.

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**What Is The Hour**, Acrylic painting, Bill Hoppe, 1985

The color and energy of these panels enliven the large open lobby space while they compliment the suspended sculpture above.

B

**Pacific Aerial**, Suspended sculpture, Larry Kirkland, 1984

Varied pastel woven panels fill the atrium with dynamic, ever-changing patterns of color.

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**November Precipitation**, Tapestry, Judith Foxson Fawkes

You will find this warm and rich tapestry in the elevator lobby.

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**Drinking Fountain**
Bronze, A.E. Doyle, 1917
One of 20 original fountains given to the city by Simon Benson in hope that citizens would turn from alcohol to water to quench their thirst. A gift used and appreciated over many years.

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**Rebecca At The Well**
Sculpture and fountain, bronze and sandstone, Carl Linde, Oliver Barrett, 1926
A gift of Joseph Shemanski, this elegant biblically inspired sculpture has long graced the park blocks.