Inland visitor Wrote:
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> I too will be going to Portland this summer, in
> June. One of the things I would like to do is
> hang out on the pedestrian walkway on steel
> bridge, and get some videos of trains passing
> through. Is it ok to be on the bridge for a
> while, or will that arouse suspicion? Also, what
> happens to the walkway when the bridge opens? Is
> there enough space to just stay on the walkway and
> ride it up and down as it opens and closes (sounds
> kind of fun lol), or would I have to clear of the
> walkway when the bridge opens?


The portion of the walkway that lifts has gates just like for the auto lanes. The walkway is heavily used, and no you won't look suspicious with a camera around your neck. The stairway-ramp area on the East Bank affords some excellent views of the UP, and former SP approaches to the bridge.