Week of 11/4/19
Exercise caution when traveling after time change
It’s time to “fall back.” Daylight saving ends Sunday, Nov. 3. The time change can be make traveling challenging and result in accidents or injuries, as people adjust to changes in daylight and sleep patterns.

Here are few safety tips to make the transition as smooth and safe as possible:

Drivers:
  • Look out for pedestrians and bicyclists
  • Slow down 
  • Keep windshields clean
  • Do not drink and drive
  • Don’t follow too closely 
  • Make sure tires are winter weather ready 
  • Check all fluid levels and replenish as needed
  • Keep a winter safety kit in all vehicles for emergencies

Pedestrians:
  • Walk on the sidewalk when possible
  • Be visible to motorists by carrying a flashlight or wearing reflective clothing
  • Face traffic while walking
  • Do not run out between parked cars
  • Cross at traffic signals when available

Bicyclists:
  • Wear reflective clothing or use lights 
  • Signal lane changes and turns with the proper hand signals 
  • Remain far enough away from car doors that if someone opens a door without looking they won’t hit you 
  • Know the traffic laws. Oregon laws list bicycles as vehicles.
PUBLIC EVENTS
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, city of Hillsboro, 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 five 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
Register for a Budget Listening Tour session
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is hosting four listening sessions that include information gathering, discussion and input on how county government should prioritize budget spending.

All sessions are from 6-7:30 p.m. Online registration is strongly encouraged:


Spanish speakers are invited to register for the same dates and times. Request Spanish interpretation online; for other languages call 503-846-6288 at least one day in advance.

Budget priority ideas can also be submitted by email with “Budget Tour” in the subject line.
COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES




WC-ROADS HIGHLIGHTS
Road closures
  • 153rd Avenue, between Jenkins Road and 500 feet south, Nov. 4 through Nov. 25, for construction. This is part of the Jenkins Road project. Detour map
  • 198th Avenue, between Anderson and Jaylee streets, through Nov. 15 (extended), for bridge replacement. Detour map
Lane closures
  • 80th Avenue, between Colin Court and Taylors Ferry Road, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 30, for culvert replacement.
  • 119th Avenue, between Cornell Road and Coleman Drive, lane closures 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays through February 2020 for installation of a water main by TVWD.
  • Beef Bend Road, east of 146th Avenue, lane closures with flaggers present through Nov. 30, for culvert repair. Detour map
  • Jenkins Road, between 158th Avenue and Murray Boulevard, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31. Map
  • Saltzman Road, between NW Cornell Road and NW Dogwood Street, 7 p.m.-5 a.m. and 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Nov. 29, for road widening and utility improvements by Robertson Olson General Contractor. Map
  • Springville Road, between the Portland Community College Rock Creek campus entrance and Samuel Drive, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays intermittently through Dec. 1, for sidewalk installation.
  • Taylors Ferry Road, between 80th and 82nd avenues, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 30, for bridge replacement.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS
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.
Nov. 12 - Proposed 2-parcel partition
At 6 p.m. at Washington County Blanton Community Room, 20665 SW Blanton St. The site is 0.43 acre in the R-5 district (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 5560 SW 152nd Ave. Contact Matthew Newman, at 503-601-4402 or mattn@nw-eng.com.

CPO 6; District 4
Nov. 13 - Proposed Highlands Area Park development
At 6 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 15505 NW Springville Road. The property is 6.5 acres in the R-6 NB (Residential-North Bethany, 5-6 units per acre) and is on tax lot # 1N118AA09400. Contact Rene Brucker, Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District, at 503-629-6305.

CPO 7; District 2
Nov. 16 - Proposed 3-parcel partition
At 1 p.m. on site of proposed partition, 4320 SW 96th Ave. The site is 0.64 acre in the R-5 district (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 4320 SW 96th Ave. Contact John DeJong, Tech Engineering, at 503-819-6494 or technicalengineeringinc@yahoo.com.

CPO 3; District 2
Nov. 19 - Proposed 29-lot subdivision
At 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 15505 NW Springville Road. The property is 6.74 acres in the R-6 (Residential, 5-6 units per acre) and is on tax lot # 1N117CB00200. Contact Wayne Hayson, Pioneer Design Group at 503-643-8286 or at whayson@pd-grp.com.

CPO 7; District 2
Melissa De Lyser | Public Affairs and Communications Manager

Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation

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