The purpose of the Linking Lents Project is to increase opportunities for physical activity in the Lents neighborhood. To accomplish this goal, the project team worked with Portland Parks & Recreation to recommend strategies for increasing usage of the Springwater Corridor Trail by Lents residents. This project has resulted in three products:

1) General recommendations for overall trail improvements and improved trail connections for walkers and bikers;

2) A map of walking and bicycling loops that connect the trail to neighborhood facilities including parks and schools; and

3) Analysis of three preferred sites for a trailhead in the Lents neighborhood.

It is the belief of the project team that while a trailhead in the Lents neighborhood is needed, a trailhead alone may not increase trail use. The project team recommends that Portland Parks & Recreation construct a Lents Trailhead in combination with improved access, connections and public education to increase use of the Springwater Corridor Trail by Lents residents.

Team Members: Carolyn Bonner, Dan Bower, Heather Marren, Michael Rose, Beth Shuck and Rania Wasfy.