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From new and improved community transportation options to winter readiness, we’ve been busy this fall!
Take a quick scroll through our 2025 September to December highlights to see how
we’re connecting communities, improving safety, and planning for what's next.
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Keeping Our Roads Safe This Winter
Road crews are trained, equipped, and ready to respond when winter weather hits. Every fall, our crews practice operations, prep equipment, and review priority routes.
This year, we’ve added three new medium-duty trucks to expand our plowing and sanding capacity. These investments will help us respond more efficiently across the county during severe weather events.
If snow or ice arrives, our crews will work 24/7 to keep priority snowplow and ice control routes clear to maintain access to emergency services, major corridors, and essential destinations.
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Community members in Southwest Beaverton now have access to a new, free, on-demand transit service that helps get you from one spot to another.
The microtransit shuttle, named SPOT, provides door-to-door transportation in areas including:
- South Cooper Mountain
- Progress Ridge
- Murrayhill
- River Terrace
SPOT is also connecting riders to TriMet services at Washington Square Transit Center.
Riders can download the app to arrange travel on SPOT to work, school, errands, appointments, and more.
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Slower Speeds, Safer Streets
Slow down on Cornell Road, the speed limit has been lowered to 35 mph between 28th Avenue and Cornelius Pass Road.
The change reflects the area’s increasingly urban character. Lower speeds improve safety for all travelers, especially pedestrians and cyclists. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) approved the change following a speed study in response to safety concerns from the public, Washington County, and the City of Hillsboro.
The speed limit on Cornell Road is now 35 mph for all sections west of Cornelius Pass Road.
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| That’s a Wrap! Springville Road Completes Construction | |
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The final phase of the Springville Road improvement project — from Joss Avenue to PCC Rock Creek — is nearly finished.
A new traffic signal at Joss Avenue/Springville Road was activated in December, marking the last significant milestone of this multi-year effort.
Community benefits include:
- A center turn lane to improve the flow of traffic
- Buffered bike lanes for cyclist safety
- Sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps for pedestrian access
- Streetlights to improve visibility for all travelers
- Upgraded culverts to improve water flow for fish passage and stream health
- Enhanced water quality facilities to manage water runoff
This project is the fourth and final phase in a series of improvements that began in 2017. Together, these projects have transformed Springville Road into a safer and more accessible street for all travelers.
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New Traffic Light Signals Safer Travel in Banks
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A new traffic signal is now up and running at the intersection of Main Street (OR 47), Banks Road, and Cedar Canyon Road.
The traffic signal, the second for the City of Banks, will enhance safety and help move traffic more efficiently in the growing city.
Additional project enhancements include:
- Center turn lanes to reduce congestion
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Improved sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps on Main Street and Banks Road
- Additional streetlights for better nighttime visibility
- Storm drainage and City water line improvements
- “Welcome to Banks” sign installation
The improvement project was funded through the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP).
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Connecting Communities
Farmington Road is a critical corridor connecting regional travelers and the Aloha community to neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and essential services.
Washington County and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) have completed a concept plan to address the community’s transportation needs along Farmington Road between 209th Avenue and Kinnaman Road.
Highlights of the plan include:
- Widening to 3 lanes
- A shared-use path for people walking and biking
- Improving major intersections
- Enhancing lighting and stormwater management
What's next?
With the concept plan now complete, the next step is securing funding for final design and construction.
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CPACE Program Drives $44M in Sustainable Development
The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program (CPACE) helps commercial property owners access upfront, long-term real estate financing for sustainability and resiliency improvements.
Improvements include energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy systems, water conservation measures, and seismic retrofits.
Following Board approval this past November, the CPACE program signed its largest financing assistance project to date — the $25.6 million Cedarbrook Senior Living Community project in Tigard.
To date, CPACE has helped finance over $44.1 million in improvements across three commercial building projects in Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Tigard. The program has already recovered nearly 90% of its startup costs through application fees.
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Smart Growth, Strong Communities
We’re proud to share the FY 2024–25 Annual Report from the Department of Land Use & Transportation—highlighting a year of progress, partnership, and impact across Washington County.
Discover how we helped shape safer, more connected communities through road maintenance, infrastructure improvements, thoughtful planning, and meaningful community engagement.
Over the past fiscal year, we focused on key priorities like neighborhood safety, quality construction, and long-term planning. From calming traffic and building sidewalks to reviewing development proposals and preserving public land records, our work supports the everyday lives of Washington County residents.
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