A Record‑Setting Summer of Outreach and Community Input
Washington County’s Land Use & Transportation (LUT) team wrapped up an extraordinary summer of community engagement, highlighted by record participation and valuable feedback that will help guide several major initiatives.
This year, the Ambassador Program set a new outreach record, hosting twenty public events—twice as many as in 2025—and connecting with nearly 7,000 community members.
Ambassadors gathered ideas, answered questions, and sparked enthusiasm for projects that will influence how people move through the county for years to come.
Since launching in the 1980s, MSTIP has strengthened neighborhood connections, improved daily travel, and supported local economic vitality. Community events, activities, and a countywide MSTIP40 BINGO cardinvited residents to explore these transportation improvements throughout their districts.
Community Voices: Public Participation
Community Feedback Drives Progress
Alongside in‑person events, thousands of residents also shared their thoughts through online open houses and surveys. Your feedback is valuable—we read, review, and consider it all!
Big changes are now visible on Kaiser Road. Over the summer, crews reduced a 4-foot dip in the road to improve sight distance and rideability.
Next steps: The road has reopened, and work will continue to install storm water drains, sidewalks, street lighting, and a new mid-block crossing with flashing beacons near existing trails.
The Century Blvd Extension projectwill create a new route between north and south Hillsboro, improving safety and mobility for travelers, neighbors, and Noble Woods Park-goers.
Next steps: Groundwork has begun to support a future bridge over Rock Creek. New street lighting will be added to support new flashing-beacon pedestrian crossings at Oelrich St and Dogwood St to help walkers and bikers cross the intersections more safely.
Built in 1946, the original bridge was too narrow and not designed for modern freight vehicles or today’s larger trucks. The new single-span bridge will include two vehicle lanes and wide shoulders to accommodate heavy trucks and cargo.
Next steps:Work this fall continues to replace a culvert at Willow Creek and raise the grade of the road to improve sight distance and increase the water flow under the bridge.
Next steps: Work is underway to construct the new Walker Road bridge, and stormwater installation has started.
Estimated completion: Fall 2028
These investments strengthen community connections, support long‑term growth, and improve the daily experience for everyone who travels through these corridors.
Pavement & Pathways
Summer Paving Wrap-Up: Better Roads for Everyone
Washington County wrapped up a busy summer of paving work, completing improvements that will help keep local streets safe, durable, and comfortable for everyone traveling through our communities.
The roads in front of more than 6,100 homes, businesses, and properties were improved,helping thousands of community members experience smoother travel.
Working together, County crews and several contractors:
Applied more than 22 miles of slurry seal, a cost-effective preventative maintenance treatment (shown above).
Paved nearly 170 road segments throughout the county.
Completed over 630,000 feet of crack sealing, which protects pavement, reduces deterioration, and helps prevent potholes.
Placed more than 30,000 tons of asphalt across 11 miles of roadway, creating smoother trips for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Thank you to everyone who slowed down near work zones and followed signs and flaggers. Your patience helps our crews and contractors work safely and finish projects efficiently.
Adopt-A-Road: A Simple Way to Make a BIG Local Impact
Washington County’s Adopt‑A‑Road/Landscape program gives organizations, schools, businesses, families, and community groups a simple, hands-on way to care for the roads and medians we all use.
When a group adopts a section of road for at least two years, they complete just two cleanups a year, an easy commitment that still creates a big, noticeable impact.
Anyone age 12 or older can take part, and the County provides all safety vests, equipment, and warning signs to keep volunteers safe.
It’s easy to choose a location using the County’s interactive map. If the road your group wants isn’t listed, staff can help check whether it’s eligible. Groups also receive recognition with a County-installed sign that celebrates their commitment to keeping our community clean.
As Community Programs Coordinator, Sherri Grey shares, “People in our community are incredibly enthusiastic about keeping Washington County roads litter-free, and it’s a joy to help arrange that opportunity.”
Ready to get your group involved? Applications are available online and County staff are ready to help your team get started. Contact mlutadopt@washingtoncountyor.gov or call 503‑846‑ROAD.
Washington County is sharing results from its Economic Recovery and Resiliency Report, which highlights how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments supported local recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights include:
Over 980 small businesses supported
Nearly 2,000 workers engaged
The role Washington County’s Small Business and Workforce Support Network had in strengthening referrals, sharing information, and expanding culturally relevant services
The report showcases how one‑time ARPA funding acted as a catalyst for long‑term transformation and expanded community services through collaboration across the region’s economic network.
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