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Plan to swap out studded tires by March 31

Make sure you swap out your studded tires by Friday, March 31.

Driving on studded tires out of season in Oregon can get expensive. Not only can they damage roads, but they can also get you a $165 fine.

State law only allows studded tires between Nov. 1 and March 31. Studded tires can create ruts in roads causing rain to collect. If the water freezes, the roads become slippery.

If it snows after April 1, drivers can still use chains, snow-approved all-season tires or other traction devices.

Open House

Comment on projects proposed for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting the following opportunities:

Online open house through April 28.

Virtual meeting, Travis Brouwer, Assistant Director for Finance, 6-7 pm. April 6.

In-person meeting: 5-6:30 p.m. Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 55th St.

Virtual meeting, Travis Brouwer, Assistant Director for Finance, 2-3 pm. April 13.

For more meeting opportunities, visit Building 2024-2027 STIP.

Comment Opportunity

Comment on the I-205 Toll Project Environmental Assessment Report through April 7.

The report identifies possible short- and long-term effects of the proposed tolling project.

A public hearing will be held 3-6 p.m. April 4 (virtual with in-person oral comment opportunity).

WC-ROADS: Projects starting next week

Scholls Ferry Road/Conestoga Drive intersection, traffic signal shutdown; 8 p.m.-5 a.m. March 19-24 for construction. Call 971-413-4882.

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.

April 3: Proposed private park/campground

At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is 30 acres in the EFC District (Exclusive Forest and Conservation District, 80-acre minimum) and is located at 51415 SW Scoggins Valley Road. Contact Matthew Newman at 503-913-9445 or elizabethn@nw-eng.com.

District 4; CPO 11

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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