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Top row: Brianna Bauer, Hannah Bennett, Anita Hardy
Bottom row: Kevin Day, Andy Sowders, Maria Curiel, Danielle MacCoumber
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| A Toast to the Team that Helped Bring Breakfast to PDX People
“We had an early morning PDX People employee appreciation event planned on the airfield and a local food truck was scheduled to serve breakfast. Unfortunately, upon arrival, the truck experienced unanticipated mechanical issues.
Kevin Day (he/him) with OEG was first on the scene to troubleshoot electrical needs. Andy Sowders (he/him) with the Port of Portland located a welder that had the proper electrical connection. Despite their hard work, we discovered the root of the issue was related to their propane line and wasn’t easily fixed.
By this point, we had some hungry employees waiting! That’s when the staff at Burgerville, Capers and Tillamook came to the rescue. Brianna Bauer (she/her) with Burgerville stepped up with the first round of breakfast sandwiches, despite being short-staffed for the day. Anita Hardy (she/her) and Hannah Bennett (she/her) from Capers knocked out an additional 30 sandwiches. Finally, Maria Curiel (she/her) and Danielle MacCoumber (she/her) at Tillamook provided 50 more to round out the morning.
While we weren’t able to deliver food from a truck, employees were fed, and memories were made. Thanks to each of you for a job incredibly well done.”
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Year-end group photo of the PDX Next team working on the new main terminal.
Photo courtesy of Dave Stanton, Port of Portland.
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| What's New with PDX Next: Concessions Update, Bag Carousel Closures, Bag Road Work and December Forum
Cha! Cha! Cha! is an authentic Mexican taqueria born in the heart of Portland, serving traditional recipes from South-Central Mexico using sustainable, locally sourced ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. In addition to fantastic food and drink, their space at PDX features a mural by local artist Olivia Ennis Hilton.
As always, all openings are subject to change. Please be patient if there are unexpected hiccups as they get up and running.
Bag Carousel Closures: On Tuesday, Jan. 3, and Wednesday, Jan. 4, baggage carousel 5 will close from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Once work completes on carousel 5, crews will move to carousel 2. That closure will last through Tuesday, Jan. 10, during daytime work hours – 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bag Road: Expect work at the south end of main bag road in the west lane near make up unit 5 starting on Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
December Forum: Did you miss the December PDX Next forum? You can watch the recording here and catch up on the latest updates, milestones and what’s coming next.
Looking for more PDX Next information? We're keeping you in the know on what's new on the PDX People website. Have questions or suggestions about construction? Email hello@pdxnext.com or call the construction hotline at 503.460.4339.
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You're Invited! Roof Sneak Peek Tour
On Saturday, Jan. 21, join us behind the construction wall at PDX and walk under our new local, sustainably sourced wooden roof. You’ll enjoy unique photo opportunities, snacks and a one-of-a-kind chance to look up at what’s coming to PDX. And, to say thanks for all you’ve done, all attendees are entered to win $200!*
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Note: This event is only open to employees of the Port of Portland and of PDX tenants, businesses and contractors.
* Must attend the event to be eligible. Port of Portland employees are not eligible to win.
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Badging Office Changes Wednesday Hours
Need your badge renewed or setting someone up for their new badge? Starting this week, Security Badging will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays. Hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday remain the same – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can see current hours, holiday closures and policies on the Security Badging website.
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Interstate 84 Closure
This Weekend
You've likely heard about A Better Red, the MAX Red Line project that will improve service for TriMet’s entire light rail system. This week, Interstate 84 will close in both directions near the Interstate 205 interchange from 4 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, until 4 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8.
The closure is required for work on a new light rail bridge near Gateway Green Park, about a quarter-mile from the Gateway Transit Center. Work is weather dependent; drivers are encouraged to visit TripCheck.com for real-time traffic information before they go.
As the project continues, it could impact your route to work as well as passengers' routes to and from PDX. While we'll share key airport impacts here, you're encouraged to sign up for A Better Red alerts to stay informed of all project news.
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Love and Action Through Diane Jacob's Compelling Visual Storytelling
"Owed to The Mountain" is an expertly crafted sculptural artist book about Mount Hood. Artist Diane Jacobs uses her hands, heart and critical thinking to make artist books, installations, mixed-media sculptures and works on paper using printmaking, drawing and text. Through her creative process, Jacobs examines and conveys the complexities, contradictions and injustices of our world, sparking curiosity and using that flame to ignite further self-reflection and action.
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