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Set the stage for a safe construction season with Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

As we enter summer, you’ll start seeing more work zones on the road. National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) sets the stage for safety by reminding drivers to staying alert and slowing down when driving in work zones.

Work zones are marked by orange signs. Always follow directions from flaggers, signs, cones and posted speed limits. Slow down, focus on the road and expect sudden stops or delays.

Show your support on Wednesday (April 23) by joining us in wearing orange for Go Orange Day! Show your support and raise awareness for work zone safety by posting a photo wearing orange with the hashtag #GoOrangeWashCo! We may share your photos to spread the word.

Support transit safety, access improvements on TV Hwy

Show your support for the Tualatin Valley Highway Safety and Transit Project which will improve transit access safety, enhance rider experience and improve speed and reliability. 

Take the survey to provide input on five projects eligible for $88.5 million in bond funding that Metro is considering as part of the Regional Flexible Funding Allocation. Combined, the five eligible projects total $120 million – 26% more than the proposed bond funds. Your input can help Metro decide which projects to fund. 

The survey closes April 30. 

Share comments on projects proposed for project funding

Metro is asking the public to complete an online survey on projects proposed for 2028-30 Regional Flexible Fund Allocation (RFFA) grant funding.

Cities and counties in the Portland Metro area have submitted 24 applications - including nine submitted by jurisdictions in Washington County, requesting $139 million in RFFA funds. Anticipated available funding is $47 million-$60 million.

The survey closes April 30.  Learn more

Comment on proposed road maintenance activities

Review and leave comments on the draft 2025-26 Road Maintenance Program through Sunday (April 20).

Review the draft Road Maintenance Program to see maintenance activities proposed on each road. Email us your feedback by Sunday. Your comments will help us develop the final 2025-26 Road Maintenance Program, which will be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for action.

Share your thoughts about the Bonita Road and Sequoia Parkway Intersection Project through an online open house through April 27.

The project includes a traffic signal with improved streetlighting and ADA-compliant crosswalks.

Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026.

Learn about the project and comment online via the online open house.

Talk with staff about the Alexander Street Project from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Living Hope Fellowship, 3350 SW 182nd Ave.

The updated Alexander Street Project design, between 178th and 192nd avenues, includes:

• Curb ramps, sidewalks and streetlights

• Markings for shared vehicle and bike lanes

• Alternating parking and landscape strips

• Improved storm water drainage

• Pedestrian/bike crossing at 185th Avenue

No presentation is planned; drop in any time during event hours.

Comment on the draft Planning Work Program 2025-27 in an online open house through 5 p.m. May 30. 

The Planning Work Program identifies tasks for our Development Review/Current Planning, Transportation Planning and Community Planning staff. It describes planning projects, potential land use ordinance and other activities for a two-year period. 

All comments received by 5 p.m. May 30 will be provided to the Washington County Board of Commissioners prior to adoption of the final work program.  

At Washington County, we believe our employees and services should reflect our growing and diverse community. We understand that taking care of our community means taking care of our employees.

Discover career opportunities with Land Use & Transportation! We're committed to building and maintaining a great transportation system and planning and protecting our community's land. Open positions include:

• Associate Planner, full time regular
• Electrical Inspector: Combination Inspector I/Inspector II
• Community Services Program Monitor, full time regular

Learn what's going on in your area of Washington County. Attend your Community Participation Organization (CPO). CPOs are made up of community members who work together and are actively engaged in decision-making processes. Find out which CPO you live in and learn more.