Jim,

Thank you for your post.

The Green Streets along Sandy Blvd. are approved by the Portland Office of Transportation and have been designed for safety based on accessibility requirements of the American Disabilities Act (ADA).

The raised curb is actually a safety feature which is designed to alert pedestrians (including those with strollers and those using a cane) that the area is restricted.

There have been no reports of any incidents, but we will be sure to evaluate if there are problems.

~Lisa Libby
Senior Policy Director
Office of City Commissioner Sam Adams
lisa.libby@ci.portland.or.us