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Old 06-17-2007, 06:55 PM
 
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Okay, move to Hawthorne successful! So far, the place actually seems pretty quiet, so I'm hoping for the best.

I start work tomorrow and am embarrassed to admit how lost I manage to get driving around here every time I try. I'm hoping to bike part of the time, but I don't think I can quite manage the SE Portland - to - Vancouver route every day yet. Does anyone know of a good resource to learn the roads around here? Or are there shortcuts/back routes between here and Vancouver you might be willing to suggest? I'll have the reverse commute, but I'd still like to know how to avoid using 84 & I5 the whole time. It figures, I only just managed to get all of my own city's streets down after several years, and now I have to start over. Thanks much!
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Old 06-17-2007, 07:40 PM
 
Location: The beautiful Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Look up Lombard and Columbia Blvd, along with Marine Dr - if you're working in East Vancouver, you can connect with the I-205 bike lane (in the center of the freeway) from Marine Dr.

If you're in downtown Vancouver, you can take the Expo Center Max line up and then bike over the I-5 bridge (although that's intermittently closed, I THINK it's open now).
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Old 06-17-2007, 09:39 PM
 
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Cool, thanks. For days when I want to drive, any ideas? Sorry to keep asking. Clueless over here...
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Old 06-17-2007, 09:43 PM
 
Location: The beautiful Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Your starting point is Hawthorne near the Bagdad, your ending point is where in Vancouver?
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Old 06-17-2007, 09:51 PM
 
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Washington Street, downtown.
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Old 06-17-2007, 11:24 PM
 
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Download the Trimet system map (PDF) here: TriMet: Maps & Schedules

And the Portland bicycle route maps here: Portland Bike Maps (http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?a=haccb&c=deiaj - broken link)
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Old 06-18-2007, 11:02 AM
 
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You're so helpful
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Old 06-18-2007, 11:03 AM
 
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Where did you move from Gavigan? I'm "considering" relocating to Portland myself.
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Old 06-18-2007, 01:41 PM
 
Location: The beautiful Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Well, the fastest shot, depending on time of day, is always going to be Hawthorne, north on 39th to the Banfield to I-5. Since there are only the two bridges, and the I-205 bridge is so far out of your way, there's not a lot of choice there. On your way home, you can always try geting off any of the I-5 exits and wandering home, to see new stuff.

Off at Portland Blvd, east to MLK Blvd and down MLK might be fun, to see new stuff. The Mississippi District has some fun restaurants and shops.

NWsource: Travel: A trip down Portland's hip, revitalized Mississippi Avenue

Off at Colmbia, and over to 33rd and down will take you past New Seasons (one of my favorite grocery stores) and through the heart of Alameda Ridge and the Hollywood District.
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Old 06-19-2007, 07:41 PM
 
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Thanks, PNW!

I moved from Seattle for a job. I like Portland quite a bit already. My next task is to find some friends.

Eventually, I do want to go home -- all the friends and family are there, and I love my hometown despite its skyrocketing cost of living. If you need any suggestions about relocating on the fly, let me know: I had three weeks to do it all, which was entertaining to say the least...
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