Sidewalk Construction Beginning Soon!
Hwy 26 from Ten Eyck to Vista Loop
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Construction is finally scheduled to begin next month on more than half a mile of new sidewalk on the westbound (north) side of U.S. 26 between Ten Eyck Road/Wolf Drive and Vista Loop Road!
This collaboration between ODOT and the City of Sandy has been years in the making, and will be a significant improvement for pedestrian access and safety on the east side of town. The City Council reiterated its support for the project most recently during its November 1, 2021 meeting, where they highlighted the urgent need and the anticipated benefits for the community. Given the current lack of sidewalks in the area, pedestrians often resort to walking along the shoulder of the highway.
When the project is completed, Sandy will be able to enjoy a new six-foot-wide sidewalk that will give residents a safe place to walk and roll from the Sandy Vista Apartments into town to access shopping, the post office, the transit center, and other destinations. Construction will also include new retaining walls and storm drainage infrastructure.
The project is being scheduled to minimize traffic disruptions, and will include night work. While noise impacts should be minimal, residents can call (503) 276-7805 to report nighttime noise concerns if necessary.
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Sandy Clean Waters:
Using Science to Protect the Environment
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Protecting the environment in and around Sandy is the principal goal of the Sandy Clean Waters project. By 2026 Sandy plans to discharge clean water to the Sandy River. But before that can happen the City is required by regulators to demonstrate that the discharge will be safe for aquatic life in the river.
The City has initiated several scientific studies as part of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality permitting to ensure the Sandy River will be protected and can be enjoyed for generations to come. Sandy has engaged the engineering firm, Parametrix, to complete this studies.
One of the most important considerations is ensuring the clean water joining the Sandy does not affect the river’s temperature.
The Temperature Mitigation Alternatives Analysis is investigating ways to reduce the temperature of clean water, during the early fall, before it joins the Sandy River. Temperature mitigation is necessary to protect the Sandy because several fish and plant species that call the river home are sensitive to changes in temperature. Salmon are especially sensitive and will only spawn when the river temperature is within a very narrow range.
For most of the year, the temperature of the clean water will have no impact on the Sandy River. However, in the early fall months, when water is at its warmest, the City must ensure it will not harm the Sandy’s aquatic life.
The temperature study will inform the City about how to protect critical salmon spawning areas downstream of the outfall.
The analysis began last fall and will answer these questions:
- What are the potential solutions to reduce temperature?
- How much cooling will each alternative provide to the river?
- Which solution will be most effective to reduce temperature?
Alternatives being considered include:
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Roslyn Lake wetland: Creating a wetland to store water during the summer months, rather than releasing warm water into the Sandy River.
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Riparian planting: Planting trees along the Sandy River to provide cooling to the entire river and reduce the impact of warmer water joining the river.
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Mechanical cooling: Using mechanical technology, such as coolers, to cool the clean water.
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Shading the treatment plant: Creating shade at the new treatment plant to cool the water as it is treated.
The analysis will be completed later this year and the results will be made public.
Learn more!
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Apply Now!
Sandy Transit Advisory Board
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SAM is working on some big goals and we could use your input: we completed a Transit Master Plan in April 2020, which identified service changes and additions, future capital improvements, and financial "bloom" and "gloom" scenarios. The addition of COVID and workforce complications makes this an important time to navigate some very important decisions.
As we implement the Transit Master Plan recommendations and continue to provide high quality transportation options, these are some of the highlights that will be on TAB agendas:
- Implement a new route to Clackamas Town Center that travels through Damascus and Boring
- Identify route and schedule changes as related to the plan and available funding. Add more weekend service if possible, especially the Shopper Shuttle on Saturday
- Identify funds for alternative fuel vehicles
- Launch planning and funding of new maintenance and operations facilities
- Identify ways to recruit and retain a high quality, professional workforce
Applications are due March 25th.
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Did You Know? SAM Offers More Than Just Bus Service |
SAM serves the Sandy community while providing important regional connections. The SAM system provides over 100,000 rides each year. Most of those rides are commuters traveling to work on the large fixed route vehicles traveling to and from Gresham and Estacada, but there are several other services that are an important thread in the community support system.
SAM operates an in town dial-a-ride service, similar to a taxi service. Although this service is available to anyone for any reason, the majority (approximately 75%) of those who utilize the service are elderly or persons with disabilities. This service often allows Sandy residents to stay in their homes but still get to the goods and services they need.
Another popular service is the Shopper Shuttle, launched in late 2016. This route is operated with the red trolley you see in town and also has a high population of elderly and persons with disabilities taking it for their weekly shopping trips -- kids love it too and can often be found enjoying a ride!
SAM also provides rides for frail or elderly persons, and those with disabilities, to specialized doctor and hospital appointments that are not provided in Sandy, such as surgeries and cancer treatments.
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Discover the Library of Things! |
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We all know the Sandy Library is full of amazing books and resources, but did you know it’s also the place to go to borrow a sewing machine, an air fryer, or a guitar?
Sandy has a ‘Library of Things’ - a collection of items for loan like kitchenware, tools, and games that patrons can check out with their Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC) library card.
A Library of Things promotes sustainability by encouraging sharing, the ability to try before you buy, and access to rarely used household items.
And what’s more, library patrons can access more than just the Sandy collection. Nine LINCC libraries currently have a Library of Things: Canby, Estacada, Hoodland, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Sandy, West Linn, and Wilsonville. Each library maintains its own, separate Library of Things collection. Items must be held, picked up, and returned at their respective location.
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New App from Waste Connections |
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Have you ever wondered whether your trash and recycling would be picked up on schedule during holidays or severe weather events?
During the heavy snowfall earlier this winter, many Sandy residents experienced service disruptions and were unclear whether additional pickups would be scheduled or other accommodations offered.
But now there's good news: Waste Connections (our community's solid waste collection provider) is now offering a mobile app that provides up-to-the-minute alerts and news straight from the provider to your smartphone or tablet!
WasteConnect, which is available from the App Store or Google Play, lets you view your garbage and recycling schedule and receive collection notifications all from within the app.
With the app you can also:
- Sign-up for waste collection Reminders
- Receive Service Alerts for collection delays
- Search how to properly dispose of materials
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After the Bell Teen Program
at the Community Center
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Sandy Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce our new After the Bell Club for teens at the Community Center (38348 Pioneer Blvd)!
Classes will be on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The first 30 minutes of classes will include fast-faced circuit training; the rest of the time will be reserved for games and activities like ping pong, foosball, VR headsets, Wii, (and if needed, a quiet space for homework).
There are three sessions to choose from:
- Session 1: March 1st - March 29th (no class March 22nd)
- Session 2: April 5th - 26th
- Session 3: May 3rd - 24th
Feel free to reach out with questions at 503-668-5569 or visit our website
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Current Land Use Applications |
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Here's the latest in our comprehensive database of active land use applications, complete with links to public meetings, documents, plans, maps, explanatory videos, staff reports, and other materials! You'll also find links to opportunities to take part in the decision-making process by submitting your own testimony.
Deer Meadows: we know many are interested in the appeal of the Deer Meadows Subdivision Application, which was denied by the Planning Commission. During the most recent Council meeting, at the request of the applicant, the Mayor granted a continuance of the hearing to April 18, 2022. Information and documents for this appeal are available here.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
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Be a part of the process! Members of the public are always welcome at meetings of the City Council and other boards and commissions.
Get meeting details and learn more about the variety of ways you can participate by visiting our online meeting portal.
Mark your Calendars:
- Economic Development Advisory Board - 03/02/2022
- City Council Goal Setting - 03/05/2022
- City Council - 03/07/2022
- Parks and Trails Advisory Board - 03/09/2022
- City Council - 03/21/2022
- Planning Commission - 03/28/2022
Click the image below to access Sandy's full public meeting calendar with date and time details, and learn more about everything your city government is doing to serve you better!
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