Quarterly Updates has a new name! Our quarterly e‑newsletter is now Highlights & Headlines — a refreshed look and feel that better reflects the planning, projects, progress, and people shaping Land Use & Transportation in Washington County.
Celebrating 13 Years of Planning, Partnership, and Progress on Springville Road
Join us on Friday, April 17 to celebrate the completion of Springville Road improvements! Walk the brand‑new multiuse path and hear brief remarks before we cut the ribbon on a project more than a decade in the making.
This project's completion brings major safety and traffic‑flow improvements around Portland Community College (PCC) Rock Creek and the growing North Bethany community, including added bike lanes and sidewalks, a wider roadway with streetlights and center turn lanes.
Come celebrate the milestone, the makeover, and the partnerships that made it possible!
Friday, April 17 | at 1 pm | Off Springville Road and 173rd Ave (near the Rock Creek Dog Park)
Community Voices: Public Participation
Want to help shape BIG decisions in Washington County?
Two major planning efforts are open for public comment now through Sunday, April 5.
Help Shape How Land is Used and Developed in Washington County
The County is reviewing its Community Development Code to make it easier to understand, ensure alignment with state law, and support a wider range of housing options.
Explore the proposed updates and share your feedback to help shape how our community grows.
We're updating our Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP), which, once adopted, will serve as a strategic guide for improving transportation safety in Washington County.
The online open house gives community members the chance to review key crash trends, help prioritize safety strategies, and learn more about safety monitoring efforts.
Bring the whole family for hands-on activities, kid-friendly games, fun prizes, and the chance to meet the everyday heroes from Washington County’s Department of Land Use & Transportation and more community partners.
Come explore, learn, and celebrate the people who keep our community moving — rain or shine, roads or pipes, parks or projects.
You might leave saying, “Ohhh… that’s Public Works!”
A new project on Blanton Street is helping build safer, more connected routes throughout South Hillsboro’s growing community.
What’s coming:
A multiuse path for walking and biking
A buffered bike lane
A wider sidewalk
Upgraded lighting, drainage, and landscaping
These improvements, along with those on 209th Avenue, Century Boulevard, and the upcomingKinnaman Road project, strengthen community connections and make traveling easier and safer for everyone.
Construction at the Walker Road and Murray Boulevard intersection will begin soon to improve traffic flow safety for everyone traveling through the area.
Planned upgrades include:
Double left‑turn lanes on all four sides of the intersection
Dedicated right‑turn lanes
A third southbound lane on Murray Blvd
The multi‑year project will begin with the replacement of the Murray Boulevard bridge over Cedar Mill Creek. Work will happen in phases to keep Murray open, though travelers should expect lane closures and daytime flagging throughout the project.
A new traffic pattern to improve safety and efficiency for drivers and cyclists went into effect in North Plains this January.
Speed limit reductions and other changes have been implemented as part of a county-led study to improve intersection safety.
New Speed Limits:
35 mph – Gordon Road
40 mph – Mountaindale Road
North Road Stop Sign Changes:
All traffic must come to a complete stop at the intersection of Gordon Road and Mountaindale Road.
Rolling right turns are no longer allowed.
Summer Paving Preview: Preliminary List Now Available
Our road crews and contractors are preparing for a full season of paving work, including asphalt overlay, slurry seal, and chip seal treatments.
This year’s paving season will include work on dozens of roads throughout the county.
Many neighborhood streets within the Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD) are slated for asphalt overlay and slurry seal. Several larger roads are also planned for slurry seal treatments to extend pavement life and improve driving conditions.
Our preliminary summer paving list is now available on the Paving & More webpage. The list will continue to be updated as individual project schedules are finalized and released.
Looking for more ways to help shape our community’s future?
New planning efforts are springing your way this season!
Spring Into the Active Transportation Plan!
We’re getting ready to update the2026–27 Active Transportation Planto make walking, biking, rolling, and riding transit easier and safer for everyone. If you travel without a car in Washington County—whether for work, school, errands, appointments, or fun—we want to hear from you.
Watch for an upcoming open house and more ways to get involved.
Help Elwert and Edy Intersection Spring into Alignment
Elwert and Edy Road are being studied as Washington County and the City of Sherwood plan for a more connected, easy‑to‑travel Sherwood West. The project is evaluating options that strengthen safety, mobility, environmental stewardship, and feasibility.
Mark your calendars to join us for an online open house starting June 5 to share your thoughts.
Strengthening Neighborhood Accessibility: Sidewalk Repair Grants Now Open
The Sidewalk Repair Grant Program is accepting applications, offering financial assistance to help property owners repair or replace damaged sidewalk panels within the Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD).
This initiative supports safer, more accessible neighborhoods by helping reduce the financial burden of required sidewalk maintenance. Under Oregon law, property owners are responsible for maintaining sidewalks adjacent to their property, and this grant helps make those repairs more affordable.
Program benefits include:
Reimbursement of up to $2,000 for eligible sidewalk repairs
Replace displaced or damaged panels
Repairs performed by a licensed contractor
Funding provided through the URMD, which invests in road maintenance and pedestrian improvement
Grant eligibility must be confirmed before work begins
The program can award up to $100,000 per fiscal year, and funding is available now for community members ready to complete necessary sidewalk work within the URMD.
This effort strengthens neighborhood walkability while improving safety for all who rely on sidewalks—whether walking, rolling, or accessing transit.
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