High gas prices are holding steady. Many Oregonians are watching their wallets as they wait for prices to lower. In the meantime, here are 10 tips to help ease the pain at the pump!
Your vehicle needs to lose weight. The heavier it is the more gas it needs.
Check your tires’ PSI. Keeping your tires inflated can improve gas mileage by up to 3%.
Reduce fuel use by taking public transportation. Ride the bus or MAX.
Two can ride cheaper than one. Ride-shares and carpools are a great way to take fewer car trips and save gas money.
Obeying the speed limit doesn’t just keep you safe, it saves you gas. Save some cash by staying under 50 miles per hour.
Increase following distance between vehicles. Take your foot off the gas earlier when approaching a stop to let your vehicle slow down before you need to break.
Stop excess idling. Shutting off your engine when not driving saves gas. Try it when picking your kids up at school or having a driveway moment with your favorite song.
Get the most out of your gas by turning off your car’s AC and opening a window.
Why not go to the grocery store and the gym all in one go? Combine your car trips to save miles and save gas.
Instead of driving, walk, ride or roll to use less fuel and improve your health.
Comment Opportunities
NOTE: A correction to the description of the bridge height was made on April 28. We regret the error.
Comment through May 8 on two possible alignments for an improved Saltzman Road between Bayonne Lane and Laidlaw Road:
Western Alignment: Build a bridge to align Saltzman Road with Laidlaw Road and 130th Avenue.
Eastern Alignment: Widen the existing Saltzman Road.
The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is conducting a Survey and Online Open House to engage people from across Oregon and gather feedback on ways state and local land use planning programs can help communities be better prepared for wildfires to minimize risk and improve community resilience.
At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here.) The site is 0.35 acre in the R-5 District (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 8125 SW Westgate Way. Call 503-601-4401 or email Elizabeth Newman, NW Engineers.
District 2; CPO 3
May 10 - Proposed 6-lot subdivision, water quality facility
At 6 p.m. at the proposed location. The site is 1.17 acres in the R-5 District (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 2805 SW 198th Ave. Call 503-956-4180 or email Kirsten Van Loo, Van Loo2 Associates.
District 1; CPO 6
Attend CPO Meetings
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 where your CPO meets and learn more.
