These projects are currently engaged in a phase of the Better Block PSU project pathway.

  • (2025) Bridgeless BurnsideAs plans move forward for an earthquake-ready replacement of Portland's Burnside Bridge, several Portland neighborhood associations and the Better Block PSU program are taking the opportunity to reimagine a segment of West Burnside street.
  • (2025) International School of Portland: Students are working to improve walking and biking access to a campus serving nearly 400 students from preschool to fifth grade.
  • (2025) South Sheridan StreetPSU students are working to improve walking and biking access to the campus of the International School of Portland.
  • (2024) Steel Bridge SkateparkPortland's Old Town neighborhood is getting a new skatepark, and a team of PSU transportation students were instrumental in bringing the project from idea to reality.
  • (2023) Washington County Intersection Redesign: This project, led byWashington County Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Shelly Oylear, engaged PSU students in the redesign of an intersection in Washington County.
  • (2023) Living Streets Project: Building on the 2022 "Car Free Zones in Downtown Portland" project, a PSU student team developed a new "living streets" concept for Portland's city center.