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Public asked to provide input on MSTIP 3e 150% Project List
 The community is being asked to comment on the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP) Phase 3e list of projects proposed for funding.
MSTIP is funded by local property taxes on a five-year cycle. The MSTIP 3e cycle runs from Fiscal Year 2018-19 through Fiscal Year 2022-23. A total of $160 million has been earmarked for MSTIP 3e projects. The
MSTIP 3e 150% Project List includes proposed projects totaling about $240 million - or about one-and-a-half times the available $160 million funding - with each of the four County Commissioner districts receiving approximately equal shares.
Washington County and its partner cities are asking the public to help trim the 150% Project List by about one-third - or $80 million - by providing input on individual projects. There are several ways to do this:
- MSTIP 3e Online Open House at www.MSTIP3e.com throughout May. The interactive map function allows users to click on individual projects to get more information and provide comments.
- Three in-person open houses will provide an opportunity for the public to drop in to ask questions and provide comments; no formal presentations are planned:
- 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, at Portland Community College Willow Creek Center, 241 SW Edgeway Dr., Beaverton;
- 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the Tigard Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard
- 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium, 1915 Main St., Forest Grove.
- Email questions and comments to [email protected].
Since 1986, more than 130 transportation projects totaling $730 million have been funded through MSTIP. These projects have improved the area's transportation system for all users: cars, transit, freight, cyclists and pedestrians.
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| THURSDAY: Spring Development Forum The spring Development Forum will be 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday (April 28) in the Public Services Building Cafeteria. The forum provides development and building industry customers with the opportunity to network, provide valuable input, and learn more about Planning and Development Services' work, initiatives, and processing timelines. Highlights include:
- Working with the County Surveyor's Office
- Electronic Plan Review demonstration
- Neighborhood meetings - doing it right
- Transportation Development Tax and transportation funding
To register for this free forum, email [email protected] or call 503-846-3470. Washington County Development Forum webpage Countywide |
| Ongoing road work Roadwork and road closures - be safe in work zones: There are road maintenance and construction projects happening throughout the County. Be sure to check www.wc-roads.com for the most current roadwork information. All paving work is weather-dependent and schedules may be adjusted due to changes in the weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. Evergreen Parkway to close for two weeks; use detour  Evergreen Parkway, east of Cornelius Pass Road at the railroad tracks, will be closed from May 16-30 as part of the Cornelius Pass Road widening project.
Motor vehicle traffic will be detoured onto Cornelius Pass and Cornell roads and Aloclek Drive (see map at right). Pedestrians and bicyclists will have access through the closure area using the sidewalk. Bus stops on Evergreen at 215th Avenue will be closed; riders should utilize bus stops on Aloclek and Evergreen for the duration of the closure. The entire Cornelius Pass Road improvement project is expected to be completed in December. For traffic updates, visit www.wc-roads.com. Project website CPOs 7, 8, 9; Districts 2 and 4 Scoggins Valley Road intersection repairs continue Scoggins Valley Road is closed at the intersection of Scoggins Valley Road and West Shore Drive at Stepien Road through May 6. The closure is required to eliminate water seepage through the asphalt at the intersection. All users - motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and emergency vehicles - are encouraged to use recommended detours. Hagg Lake Trail will continues to remain open. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, visit www.wc-roads.com. CPO 11; District 4 |
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Open house
Elwert-Kruger intersection open house will be May 12
 An open house for the Elwert-Kruger roads intersection will be 5-7 p.m. May 12 at Middleton Elementary School,
23505 SW Old Highway 99W.
The event will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide comments. No formal presentation is planned.
The Elwert-Kruger intersection, located near Highway 99W, is congested and inefficient. The proposed preliminary design includes realigning Kruger with Elwert and installing a roundabout located about 500 feet north of the existing intersection. The roundabout will improve traffic flow and safety and provide a gateway for traffic entering the Sherwood city limits.
Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, streetlights and landscaping improvements will be made to Elwert. Kruger will remain a local rural road with two travel lanes and shoulders. Improvements to the Highway 99W intersection are being considered in partnership with ODOT.
CPO 5; District 3
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Visit www.wc-roads.com for the latest road information, including capital road construction, upcoming road maintenance work and weekend events that may impact traffic in Washington County.
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| Neighborhood Meetings for Proposed Developments: NOTE: These meetings are for proposed developments in the unincorporated portions of the County (outside cities) only. For information on development within a city, please contact the city. This information is provided as a courtesy only. Developers are required to hold Neighborhood Meetings prior to submitting certain land use applications to Washington County. A developer may also choose to hold such a meeting voluntarily if it is not required by county code. These meetings are intended to serve as a forum for the developer, affected CPOs (Citizen Participation Organizations), and property owners within the required notification buffer (500 feet in urban areas; 1,000 feet in rural areas) to discuss the proposal prior to the developer submitting an application to the county. County staff do not schedule these meetings and do not attend them. For more information, see the Mandatory Neighborhood Meeting & Mailings Requirements. |
| TONIGHT - Proposed 6-lot subivision At 6:30 p.m. (April 27) at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue North Operating Center at 20665 SW Blanton St. The property is 0.62 acre in the R-9 district (Residential, 7-9 units per acre) and is located at 4920 SW 180th Ave. Contact Matthew Newman at [email protected]. CPO 6; District 1 THURSDAY - Proposed retail marijuana outlet At 6 p.m. (April 28) at the Patricia D. Whiting Hall/Metzger Park, 8400 SW Hemlock St. The property is 0.88 acre in the TO:RC district (Transit Oriented Retail Commercial) and is located at 10015 SW Hall Blvd. Contact Kenneth Sandblast at 503-684-0652. CPO 4M; District 3 May 4 - Proposed 20-unit military veteran housing development At 6 p.m. at the Edwards Center, 4375 SW Edwards Place. The property is 0.92 acre in the R-24 district (Residential, 19-24 units/acre) and is located at 18670 SW Blanton St. Contact Christopher Hulette at 503-654-1007, ext. 106, or [email protected]. CPO 6; District 1 May 9 - Proposed two-parcel partition At 6 p.m. at the Metzger Elementary School Library, 10350 Lincoln St. The property is 0.38 acre in the R-5 district (Residential, 4-5 units/acre) and is located at 7910 SW Birch St. Contact Kelli A. Grover at 503-668-3737 or [email protected]. CPO 4M; District 3 |
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Check out these pages for more information on Land Development projects in Washington County:
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