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Get to Know Our Snow Plow Priorities This Winter

With the cold weather finally arriving, learn how we keep roads safe.


Our snow and ice routes cover 426 miles of road, but with limited resources, we focus on the most critical areas first: 


  • Roads connecting emergency services and important destinations 
  • Major corridors 
  • Neighborhood streets in extreme conditions, after priority routes 


How We Prepare 

If snow or ice is in the forecast, we apply anti-icer beforehand to help prevent slippery conditions. Once cold weather sets in, we sand roads to improve traction and plow as needed.


Visit our Slow Plow Routes Map to see where we prioritize service and plan your travel accordingly. 

February is Love the Bus Month!


Nationally recognized as Love the Bus Month, February is the time to show your appreciation for the big yellow school bus and the incredible drivers who keep students moving safely! 


Remember:

  • Stop for red lights If a bus has red flashing lights, you must stop. This applies to both directions unless there’s a physical divider.
    
  • Watch for kids — Stay alert as they make their way to or from the bus. They may not cross the road where you expect. 
    
  • Never pass a stopped bus Passing a bus while kids are getting on or off is illegal and dangerous.

Engagement Opportunities

Online Open House: Blanton Street Improvements


Improvements to Blanton Street are about to begin, making it easier for people traveling between neighborhoods and community destinations.  


Upgrades include:

  • Multiuse path for walking and biking
  • Buffered bike lane and wider sidewalk
  • Better lighting, drainage, and landscaping


Construction is expected to start in early March and continue through the fall. Travelers should expect daytime lane closures throughout construction. 

Upcoming Traffic Impacts

Baseline Road/170th Avenue

  • Location: Intersection
  • Impact: Traffic signal shutdown
  • Dates: Feb. 27-Feb. 27
    

Roy Rogers Road/Beef Bend Road

  • Location: Intersection
  • Impact: Traffic signal shutdown
  • Dates: Feb. 24-Mar. 23


Visit wc-roads.com for more traffic impacts.

Career Opportunities

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


Work with us!


Senior Community Engagement Coordinator – Closes 2/28


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.

Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings

Mar. 4: Proposed Middle Housing Land Division


At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is .34 acres in the R-9 District (Residential, 9 units/acre max) and is located at 6330 SW 185th Ave. 


Contact Matthew Newman, NW Engineers, at 503-913-9445 or hannah@nw-eng.com with questions.


District 1; CPO 6

NEW DATE - Mar. 5: Proposed Wellness Center


At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is .72 acres in the R-24 (Residential, 24 units/acre max) and is located at 7303 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway. 


District 2; CPO 3

NOTE: Neighborhood Meeting information is provided as a courtesy only. Developers are required to hold Neighborhood Meetings prior to submitting certain land use applications. These meetings serve as a forum for the developer, Community Participation Organizations (CPOs), property owners within 500 feet in urban areas or 1,000 feet in rural areas, and any other interested parties, to discuss the proposal before an application is submitted to the County. County staff do not schedule these meetings nor attend them. 


Questions? See the contact information included within each Neighborhood Meeting.

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