Tilikum Crossing: Bridge of the People

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Tilikum Crossing
Portland, OR 97214

Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People is a cable-stayed bridge in Portland, Oregon, designed by TriMet for its MAX Orange Line light rail trains, city buses, and the Portland Streetcar, as well as for cyclists, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles.

Opened in 2015, the bridge does not allow private cars or trucks, making it the first major bridge in the U.S. designed exclusively for transit vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, connecting the city's South Waterfront area to the Central Eastside district.

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Sarah C.
11/3/2022

Tilikum Bridge is only for buses, bikers, and pedestrians! Cars are not allowed on this bridge. There are designated lanes for each and top bus speed is 25 mph so it's very safe. Other fun...

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Jenny C.
9/13/2025

The Tilikum Crossing (Bridge of the People) is one of a dozen bridges in Portland offering good views of the Willamette River. It's one of the newest bridges built around 2011. I was told unlike...

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Bennette I.
4/24/2025

We decided to walk the Tilikum Bridge to enjoy the warm sunny morning in Portland. We found a nearby parking lot with paid spots, $3.00 for one hour. We took a leisurely stroll enjoying not only...

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Ben C.
10/27/2022

Beautiful view of the Willamette and downtown afar. The first bridge in the U.S. for just pedestrian & bicycle crossing, no cars. Makes for a perfect workout route loop around the...

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Rashi T.
10/19/2023

Largest car free bridge you say ? I used to run here all the time when I did the loop around the bridges . It goes past OMSI and is very popular with bikers and pedestrians alike . Its also a...

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