The Results are IN for Fremont Garage Food Cart Pod Survey
Did you vote for your cuisine preferences in the recent food cart survey? If you did, you weren’t alone: The Fremont Garage developer, Daniel Silvey, reported that a whopping 585 people responded to the survey. As it was promoted only in BWNA’s newsletter and in the January emailed community update, that says people do indeed read this newsletter and the BWNA updates. And, of course, that our community members are super interested in food!
Ten food categories made the list. Here’s how they stacked up based on percent of respondents:
- Mexican & Mediterranean (70%)
- Indian (56%)
- BBQ & American Comfort Food (40%)
- Japanese, Chinese & Thai (35%)
- Vegan/Vegetarian (31%)
- Italian (25%)
Silvey expressed appreciation for all of the helpful input and hopes he can deliver on what voters are hoping to find at the food cart pod, slated to open sometime in May.
“For sure, we’ll be looking to find the best vendor matches for what the community is seeking,” Silvey said.
Support Alameda Elementary School!
Are you able to give time, donate, or be a sponsor for Alameda Elementary School Foundation’s annual Auction & Gala? The Saturday, April 25, event needs your help now to make it a success!
This is one of our local public elementary school’s most important fundraisers; proceeds directly support classroom enrichment, student programs, teacher support, and initiatives that help ensure every Alameda student has what they need to succeed.
With Portland Public Schools facing a $50 million dollar budget deficit for the upcoming school year, these efforts are more important than ever. To volunteer, email Stephanie at admin@friendsofalameda.com. To donate, sponsor, or contribute in another way, contact friendsofalameda@alamedaschool.org. For more information about the Auction & Gala, visit alamedaelementary.com/alameda-gala-auction-2026.
B-W Book Club Idea Takes Flight
When B-W residents Bev Yashar and Karen Kun submitted information to this newsletter’s editor with the aim of running their idea of a neighborhood-centric book club up the proverbial flagpole, they didn’t know how much interest they’d see from a News Bit in the January-February edition. The answer, it turns out, is a lot. Sign-ups were at 45 people at the close date of the survey initiated by the duo.
“Karen and I are excited to have so many people interested in being part of a book club in our community,” Bev said in an email to those who filled out the survey questions.
“We have a group with diverse reading interests,” she added, “but a shared hope of building community.”
Their task now is to organize folks into interest areas and establish preliminary meeting times and places. Kudos to Bev and Karen for working to bring people in our neighborhood together!
New Speed Displays in Beaumont Village
New digital speed displays were recently installed on NE Fremont Street near the west and east entries to Beaumont Village. These signs provide real-time feedback to drivers entering the commercial zone, making the area safer and more walkable for everyone.
Data from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and traffic-safety studies show that these displays have an immediate impact. Most drivers slow down by 4 mph, while the fastest drivers typically reduce their speed by 7 mph. That sounds like a small shift, but it significantly improves safety for pedestrians. Even a 2 mph reduction in speed cuts the pedestrian fatality risk by 22%. Slower speeds also improve a driver’s field of vision, making it easier to spot pedestrians crossing or cyclists merging onto streets.
Thanks to PBOT for their continued efforts to help make our neighborhood safer for everyone.