Week of 10/7/19
Participate in the First and Last Mile transit project
Join Washington County transportation planners in developing strategies to improve transit access by participating in the First and Last Mile project.

“We’re asking for input from all who travel in Washington County,” said Dyami Valentine, Senior Planner and Project Manager with Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation. “We need to hear from those who use transit, as well as those who don’t.”

There are several opportunities to participate:

  • Online open houses: Websites in both English and Spanish contain information on potential policies, programs and projects that could improve safety, access and viability of public transportation. Visitors can share feedback by completing a 5-minute survey. The websites will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 1.

  • Business Summit: Business leaders are invited to discuss possible strategies to improve employees’ abilities to get to and from work. RSVP to attend the Business Summit: 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Beaverton City Hall, 12725 SW Millikan Way. See the agenda

  • Community Summit: All are encouraged to join the conversation to encourage use of, and access to, public transportation. Small group discussions will focus on transportation demand management, ways to serve the underserved and more. A Spanish interpreter will be available. This summit is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Beaverton City Hall, 12725 SW Millikan Way. See the agenda

The project team will incorporate comments and input received when developing the final report, including recommendations. Learn more about the First and Last Mile project.
October is National Community Planning Month
The Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October National Community Planning Month during its Oct. 1 regular meeting.

National Community Planning Month, sponsored by the American Planning Association (APA), highlights the significant impact community planning has on day-to-day life. This year's theme, "Planning for Infrastructure That Benefits All," celebrates the contribution planners make every day.

LUT planners work directly with community members, organizations, cities and county and state agencies to address land use and transportation issues of concern. The planning process provides all community members an opportunity to participate in the future of Washington County. Read the media release
LUT-SPONSORED EVENTS
First and Last Mile Community Summit: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 16
Beaverton City Hall, 12725 SW Millikan Way
Participants will provide input on potential strategies for improving access to public transportation in Washington County. In addition to formal presentations, the summit agenda includes small-group sessions for discussions about these strategies. A Spanish interpreter will be available. Media release Comunicado de prensa
Washington County Development Forum: 8:30-10 a.m. Oct. 24
Public Services Building, 155 N. 1st Ave.
At this Forum, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about development-related services and activities from LUT Planning staff. There will also be an opportunity to network and provide valuable input. Light refreshments will be served.   Register here
Work for Public Works job fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 2
Washington County Walnut Street Center, 1400 SW Walnut St.
LUT, city of Beaverton, Tualatin Valley Water District and Clean Water Services are partnering to assist anyone interested in public works positions, including road crew and utility worker positions. No experience is required.

Participants will meet representatives from all four organizations and create personalized job search accounts, which can notify applicants whenever relevant jobs become available. Spanish translation will be provided. More information Mas información
COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES



OPEN HOUSES
WC-ROADS HIGHLIGHTS
Road closures
  • 80th Avenue, between Colin Court and Taylors Ferry Road, through Nov. 30, for culvert replacement. Detour map
  • 198th Avenue, between Anderson and Jaylee streets, through Nov. 15 (extended), for bridge replacement. Detour map
  • Cipole Road, between Pacific Highway and Herman Road, through Oct. 21 for culvert replacement.
Lane closures
  • 119th Avenue, between Cornell Road and Coleman Drive, lane closures 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through February 2020 for installation of a water main by TVWD.
  • Jenkins Road, between 158th Avenue and Murray Boulevard, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Dec. 31. Map
  • Larson Road, between Midland and Patton avenues, through Oct. 4, for culvert replacement. Map
  • Mountain Home Road, between Seiffert Road and Highway 219, through Oct. 7, for paving and grinding. Map
  • Pihl Road, between Highway 26 and the end of the pavement, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. through Oct. 11, for a full-depth reclamation/paving.
  • Springville Road, between the Portland Community College Rock Creek campus entrance and Samuel Drive, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. intermittently through Dec. 1, for sidewalk installation.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
NOTE:   This information is provided here as a courtesy only.   Neighborhood meetings are required before developers submit certain land use applications to the County (for areas outside cities).These meetings provide a forum for the developer, affected CPO (Community Participation Organization) and nearby property owners to discuss the proposal informally. County staff do not schedule or attend these meetings.
Oct. 8 - Proposed 13-lot subdivision
At 6:30 p.m. at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Station 60, 8585 NW Johnson St. The site is 4.45 acres in the R-6 district (Residential, 5-6 units per acre) and is located at 1700 and 1770 NW 119th Ave. Contact Wayne Hayson at 503-643-8286 or whayson@pd-grp.com.

CPO 1; District 2
Melissa De Lyser | Public Affairs and Communications Manager

Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation

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