Are You Ready? Community Emergency Preparedness Resources Available
Troutdale's Public Safety & Equity Advisory Committee (PSEAC) is encouraging residents to take steps toward emergency preparedness. Emergencies can happen without warning, and first responders may not always be able to reach everyone immediately. The more residents who are prepared to care for themselves and those around them, the faster the community can recover together.
The City's Emergency Preparedness page offers information on how to stay safe before, during, and after emergencies, and includes a link to sign up for Multnomah County alert notifications by text, email, and phone.
Visit troutdaleoregon.gov/beprepared to learn more and sign up for alerts.
Traffic Alert: Intermittent Flagging on Historic Columbia River Highway Beginning June 8
Travelers on the Historic Columbia River Highway should expect intermittent traffic flagging between Larch Mountain Road and Vista House beginning the week of June 8. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is repairing a historic rock wall that was lost in a March landslide.
Work is expected to take approximately six weeks. Lane closures and flagging will occur primarily during the first two weeks, on weekdays from roughly 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. After that, closures are expected to be occasional. ODOT does not anticipate a full highway closure at any point during the project.
For full details, visit the ODOT website.
First Friday Street Fair This Week — Plan Ahead for Parking
The Troutdale First Friday Street Fair returns this Friday evening to historic downtown Troutdale for an evening of live music, local art, great food, and community fun. Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead for parking, as Historic Columbia River Highway closes to vehicle traffic at 2:30 p.m., leaving downtown parking limited. Some parking is available on side streets and in public lots throughout downtown.
Free Shuttle Service
The Sasquatch Shuttle provides free service every 20–25 minutes beginning at 4:30 p.m. between the following stops:
- Columbia Gorge Outlets
- Troutdale Art Center
- Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center
The last shuttle departs the Visitor Center at 9:30 p.m.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available above the Discovery Blocks building for vehicles displaying a disabled parking placard.
For full details, visit troutdalefirstfriday.com.