Our Process

What We Learned

Through research, data, and stakeholder conversations, we identified key factors that shaped our approach. We explored different aspects of transportation to build a well-rounded understanding of the issues we're working with through smaller projects.

Key Insights From Our Research

Current Transports & Geography

Geographic and financial constraints limit which transportation solutions are feasible, as well as limited and unreliable transportation options.

Users, Destinations and Times

Users' transportation priorities are not fully met by existing methods, mainly relying on cars for comfort, which creates gaps in accessibility.

Environmental Impacts of Transportation

Sustainable solutions are necessary to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon emissions to better align with Portland's Climate Emergency Workplan.

Transportation Modes Elsewhere

Existing transportation models at other universities and cities show that streamlined systems improve efficiency and accessibility.

This map highlights Lewis & Clark’s location within Portland’s hilly southwest terrain, illustrating how geographic isolation shapes transportation challenges and limits connectivity.

Google Maps. “Google Maps.” Google Maps, 2021, Link.

Conversation with Joey Zayas (Head of Transportation at L&C)

Through our conversation with the Head of Transportation, Joey Zayas, we identified key operational and budget constraints. These insights helped us understand what solutions would be realistic and implementable.

See the document linked for notes from the meeting, questions asked, and key insights from our discussion.

How This Led to Our Solution

By combining these insights, we identified key priorities and limitations that directly informed the next stages of our project.

This image shows Terwilliger Parkway, a designated scenic boulevard within Portland’s park system that passes directly through campus. The road itself is named Terwilliger Boulevard.

Friends of Terwilliger. (2026). Terwilligerfriends.org.

Problem Statement & Proposed Process Presentation

We narrowed broad challenges into a focused problem statement (seen on Home Page) in order to outline an initial, feasible approach to addressing these issues.

Progress Update Presentation

We presented our progress and early findings to the mentors, using their feedback to refine our direction and identify gaps in our approach moving forward.

Together, these stages allowed us to identify key constraints and opportunities, leading to our proposed solution.

Our Proposal

We developed a transportation proposal in early March that improves accessibility, reduces environmental impact, and remains financially feasible within existing campus constraints. Our solutions have shifted since the draft.

View Our Drafted Proposal

Our Process Timeline

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