New cyclist detection system is being tested
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A new cyclist detection system is being tested at three traffic signals in Washington County.
The thermal bike-distinguishing video detection system detects a cyclist waiting at the intersection when the camera picks up an appropriate heat shape. The system is designed to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians and to decrease vehicle wait times. Enlarge image
The new technology is being tested at the following intersections:
- Rock Creek and Park View boulevards, approaching 185th Avenue
- Park Way approaching Cedar Hills Boulevard
- 85th Avenue approaching Durham Road, across from Hall Boulevard
The system automatically sets signal timings for safe bike travel through the intersection. Cyclists do not need to use the pedestrian push-button to trigger a green light.
Travelers are asked to share their experience at these intersections via email or by calling 503-846-7950.
Washington County Land Use & Transportation Traffic Engineering staff evaluated several bike-distinguishing technologies over the last five years. This newly installed system is the most promising. Technical staff is monitoring the sites to identify errors and work with the manufacturer to improve system performance.
The County is coordinating with the Oregon Department of Transportation and other local transportation agencies to provide signs and light detection as an additional assurance to cyclists that they have been detected. See temporary sign
The system costs between $15,000-25,000 per intersection, depending on the complexity and number of approaches. Additional locations are planned for FY 2021-22.
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Proposed Land Use Ordinances
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Official communications on ordinances must be received in writing or provided at a hearing. Written testimony must include the author(s)' name, address and phone number and may submitted via email, fax, during a hearing or by U.S. Mail: Washington County Long Range Planning, 155 N First Ave., Suite 350, MS14, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072. Learn more
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As many projects have been disrupted due to wildfire and related air quality conditions, schedules may continue to fluctuate. Please check wc-roads.com for updated schedules.
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69th Avenue, between Pine Street and Pacific Highway, through Oct. 30 for pipeline construction for the Tualatin Valley Water District North-South Transmission Line. Detour map
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112th Avenue, between Montreux Lane and Leahy Road, through Sept. 28 for culvert replacement, followed by lane closures through Oct. 7 for paving. Detour map
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124th Avenue, between Tualatin Sherwood and Tonquin roads, through Sept. 28 for utility work. Map
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Atlanta Street at 68th Avenue, through Oct. 30 for pipeline construction for the Tualatin Valley Water District North-South Transmission Line. Flaggers may be present.
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B Street, between Gales Creek and Stringtown Road, through Sept. 30 for bridge replacement. Detour map
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Blanton Street, between 193rd and 196th avenues, through Sept. 21 for pipeline installation by Clackamas Construction for Clean Water Services. Map
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Dober Road, between Iowa Hill and Riedweg roads, Sept. 21-Oct. 11 for culvert replacement. Detour map
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First Avenue (OR-219), between Baseline (OR-8) and Oak streets (OR-8), weeknights starting 7 p.m.-6 a.m. through fall by Oregon Department of Transportation. Map
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65th Avenue, between Taylors Ferry Road and Wilbard Street, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays through Sept. 24 for waterline replacement by Tualatin Valley Water District. Map
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68th Parkway, between Pacific Highway and Atlanta Street, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 30 for pipeline construction for the Tualatin Valley Water District North-South Transmission Line.
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124th Avenue/Tualatin Sherwood Road at the intersection through Oct. 15 for traffic signal shutdown for utility work. Map
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143rd Avenue, between Cornell Road, Thompson and West Union roads, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays intermittently through Dec. 30 for ADA ramp replacement. Map
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198th Avenue, between Farmington Road and Tualatin Valley Highway, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays intermittently through Dec. 31 and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays Sept. 23-Oct. 2 for paving between Jaylee Street and Farmington Road. Map
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Butner Road, between 126th and Huntington avenues, through Dec. 31 for road construction. Map
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Ecole Avenue, between Jenkins Road and Brightwood Street, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. intermittently through Oct. 30 for sidewalk installation. Map
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Elwert Road, between Sunset Boulevard and Haide Road, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. intermittently through Sept. 30 for road construction. Map
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Jenkins Road, between 158th Avenue and Murray Boulevard, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31. Map
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Laidlaw Road, between Torin Terrace to East Road, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 31 for Riverside Homes. Map
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Madeline Street, between 192nd and 188th avenues and between 185th and 180th avenues, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 30 for sidewalk installation. Map
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Murray Boulevard, between Tualatin Valley Highway and Millikan Way, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 30 for road improvements related to the West End District development. Map
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Patton Valley Road, between Bates and Dundee roads, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays through Sept. 25 for culvert replacement. Map
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Pacific Highway (OR 99W), between Fischer and Hazelbrook roads, intermittent nighttime work through Dec. 31 for bridge repair by ODOT. Map
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River Road, 500-1000 feet south of Oakhurst Street, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 31 for construction related to Riverside Homes. Map
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Rosa Road, between 198th Avenue and Farmington Road, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays intermittently through Oct. 30 for sidewalk installation. Map
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Roy Rogers Road, between Scholls Ferry and Bull Mountain roads, nighttime lane closures Sept.21-Oct. 2 for waterline across Roy Rogers near the Scholls Ferry Road intersection; speed reductions for construction through Dec. 31, 2021. Map
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Neighborhood meetings, required for many Washington County development applications, can be held online temporarily as per the new COVID-19 Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Supplement. The temporary supplemental policy is in effect for the duration of Gov. Kate Brown's "Stay Home. Save Lives" executive order.
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Sept. 30 - Proposed residential subdivision
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Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation
155 M First Ave., Ste 250, MS 16 | Hillsboro, OR 9714
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