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Draft Planning Work Program 2023-25 open for comment

Comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation draft Planning Work Program 2023-25 in an online open house through 5 p.m. June 2.

The Work Program identifies tasks for Washington County’s planning staff. For the first time, the Work Program spans two years. As most of our planning work takes longer than one year, it makes sense to extend the program to allow us to assign our staff and budget more efficiently.

The online open house, which includes a survey for you to share your ideas and suggestions, breaks down the proposed work program tasks into four themes to sort our projects by the County’s goals and policy direction.

All comments received by 5 p.m. June 2 will be provided to the Washington County Board of Commissioners prior to adoption of the final work program. Visit the open house

May proclaimed National Building Safety Month

The Washington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday (May 2) proclaimed May National Building Safety Month in support of work performed by the Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Building Services staff. Read the proclamation

Founded by the International Code Council, Building Safety Month is celebrated each May to raise awareness about critical safety issues. Building codes, and the officials who enforce them, make communities safer and more resilient. Homes and other buildings built in compliance with building safety codes result in resilient structures that minimize the risks of death, injury and property damage.

This year’s theme is “It Starts With You.” Throughout May, LUT will reinforce the importance of building safety starting at home, the work of building safety professionals, advocating for safe communities and solving challenges together.

Washington County heavy equipment comes to “Diesel Day” at PCC

The Portland Community College (PCC) Diesel Day career education event on Thursday featured Washington County road maintenance equipment.

A striper was parked at PCC’s Rock Creek Campus for students to view and learn about. Stripers are large trucks that spray pavement markings onto roads. Washington County Fleet Services staff were available to talk with students.

Diesel Day is an opportunity for high-school students to explore the diesel engine repair and maintenance trade. The event featured hands-on learning opportunities, demos and local employers. Hundreds of students attended.

Open Houses

Tell us what you think in the Council Creek Regional Trail online open house and survey through May 14.

Online or in person, when you take the survey you will be able to sign up to receive project updates and register to win one of three $100 gift cards.

Meet the contractor and learn about road closures planned for the Martin Road at Highway 47 Project at an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at the Forest Grove City Auditorium, 1915 Main St.

We are installing a roundabout at the Highway 47 and Martin Road intersection. We will also replace two culverts and widen the shoulders on Martin Road. Martin and Porter roads will be closed at Highway 47 during construction.

Learn about the Walker Road Phase 2 Project and talk with the project team at an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, at the THPRD Terpenning Recreation Complex, Dryland Meeting Room.

We are widening Walker Road, between Schendel Avenue and Butner Road, to five lanes with bike lanes and sidewalks. A city of Beaverton waterline will also be installed between Schendel and 150th avenues.

Talk with the Reedville Trail Project contractor and County staff at an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at Indian Hills Elementary School, 2126 SW Rock Road.

We will improve the multiuse trail between Baseline Road and Johnson Street, upgrade spur connections to the surrounding neighborhood, and install wayfinding signs and trail lighting. Street crossings will be upgraded at Jay Street, Rock Road, and Augusta Street. A bridge will be installed over Reedville Creek.

WC-ROADS: Projects starting next week

121st Avenue from Tippitt Place to Whistlers Loop; lane closure, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9-12 for paving.
Cedar Hills Boulevard from Barnes Road to US-26; road closure, April 8-13 for sign installation.
Cornell Road/173rd Avenue intersection; traffic signal shutdown, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 8 for construction.
Tualatin-Sherwood Road/Langer Farms Parkway intersection; traffic signal shutdown, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. April 10-11 for construction.

Visit wc-roads.com for more traffic impacts.

Neighborhood Meetings

Neighborhood meetings, required for many Washington County development applications, can be held online temporarily as per the new COVID-19 Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Supplement.

May 9: Proposed 7-lot subdivision

At 7 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is 0.62 acres in the TO:R 24-40 District (Transit Oriented Residential District, 24-40 units per acre) and is located at 560 NW Dale Ave. Contact Mark Dane at 503-332-7167 or markdaneplanning@gmail.com.

District 2; CPO 1

May 18: Proposed 9-lot subdivision

At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is 0.51 acre in the R-24 District (Residential, 19-24 units per acre District, 24-40 units per acre) and is located at 5180 SW 175th Ave. Contact Matt Newman at 503-601-4401 or elizabethn@nw.eng.com.

District 1; CPO 6

Attend CPO Meetings

Learn what's going on in your area of Washington County. Attend your Community Participation Organization (CPO). CPOs are made up of community members who work together and are actively engaged in decision-making processes. Find out which CPO you live in and learn more.

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