07.27.16
 
The Department of Land Use & Transportation
Weekly Update
LUT joins ODOT, Metro and Sasquatch in crosswalk education
To help everyone get to where they are going safely, Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation is promoting ODOT and Metro's educational campaign "Every Crosswalk is an Intersection."

The campaign includes a video, reminding drivers to be alert and watch for pedestrians who are crossing streets. Sasquatch is among those making an appearance in the video, which focuses on Oregon's unique crosswalk law and how to cross safely. Under Oregon law (811.028):
  • Every intersection is a legal crosswalk. When driving, you must stop for people showing intent to cross the street at a marked or unmarked crosswalk or at a marked mid-block crosswalk.
  • When walking, you have the right of way at marked and unmarked intersections and mid-block crosswalks when you signal intent to cross. Intent is shown by extending your hand, foot, wheelchair, cane, crutch or bicycle into the roadway. For your safety, make sure vehicles moving in all lanes and in both directions have stopped before proceeding.
The number of pedestrian fatalities in Oregon is 50 percent higher in 2015 than in 2014. On average, 798 Oregon pedestrians are injured or killed by people driving vehicles each year. For more information visit: www.walkbikeroll.org or www.oregoniancrossing.orgWebpage
Countywide

Public comment sought on the Transportation Safety Action Plan 

An open house for the Washington County draft Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) is providing an opportunity for public comment through Aug. 20. 

The TSAP, funded by a grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), is a collaboration among multiple agencies including law enforcement and emergency responders. The online open house, at www.washcotsap.com, provides an opportunity for the community to learn about the TSAP and to submit comments.  Online open house   Media release   TSAP webpage 

Countywide

Open Houses
Road News
Roadwork and road closures - be safe in work zones:
There are road maintenance and construction projects happening throughout the County. Be sure to check www.wc-roads.com for the most current roadwork information. All paving work is weather-dependent and schedules may be adjusted due to changes in the weather or for other unforeseen circumstances.
Tentative Paving Schedule
  • Anthony Drive, Johnson Street to Rock Road, Aug. 5-10.
  • Walker Road, Von Neumann Drive to 185th Avenue, Aug. 8-12.
174th Avenue sidewalk project begins Aug. 1
Crews will be constructing sidewalks on the west side of 174th Avenue between NW Park Boulevard and Carl Court and on the east side between NW Park View and Bethany Elementary School starting Aug. 1.
Work will be performed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Traffic may be down to one lane; flaggers will be present. Travelers can expect delays. These are Minor Betterment and Urban Road Maintenance District Safety Improvement projects. Work is expected to be completed by September.
CPO 7; District 2
Purdin Road at Hwy 47 to close for roundabout construction
Purdin Road will be closed at Hwy 47 from Aug. 12 through September for construction of a roundabout at Hwy 47 and Verboort-Purdin roads.
Traffic will be detoured to Kemper Road via Hwy 47 and Thatcher Road. All travelers, including those operating farm equipment, will be required to use this signed detour. Hwy 47 and Verboort Road will remain open.
Travelers should also be aware that a portion of Porter Road will be closed, north of the Hwy 47 intersection, from Aug. 1 through October, for replacement of the Council Creek Bridge. Signs will mark the designated detour.  Verboort-Purdin/OR 47 roundabout website  Porter Road Bridge website   Media release
CPO 13; District 4
Timber Road closed for culvert replacement through Aug. 14
Timber Road is closed between Strassel Road and OR 6/Wilson River Highway through Aug. 14 for replacement of a culvert.
The culvert collapsed Dec. 7 during heavy rains. Temporary repairs were completed Dec. 31.
Local traffic will have access up to, but not through, the work zone, which is south of Strassel Road, 2 miles north of OR 6/Wilson River Highway. For access north of the work zone, use Hwy 26. For access south of the work zone, use OR 6.  Media release 
CPO 13; District 4
Portion of Walnut Street closed through Aug. 15
A portion of Walnut Street, between 112th and 114th avenues, is closed through Aug. 15 for replacement of a culvert as part of the Walnut Street Widening Project.
The designated detour includes 121st Avenue, North Dakota Street, 115th Avenue, Tigard Street and Tiedeman Avenue.   Project website   Media release
CPO 4B; District 3
 
Visit www.wc-roads.com for the latest road information, including capital road construction, upcoming road maintenance work and weekend events that may impact traffic in Washington County.

 

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Neighborhood Meetings for Proposed Developments:

NOTE: These meetings are for proposed developments in the unincorporated portions of the County (outside cities) only. For information on development within a city, please contact the city. This information is provided as a courtesy only. Developers are required to hold Neighborhood Meetings prior to submitting certain land use applications to Washington County. A developer may also choose to hold such a meeting voluntarily if it is not required by county code. These meetings are intended to serve as a forum for the developer, affected CPOs (Citizen Participation Organizations), and property owners within the required notification buffer (500 feet in urban areas; 1,000 feet in rural areas) to discuss the proposal prior to the developer submitting an application to the county. County staff do not schedule these meetings and do not attend them. For more information, see the Mandatory Neighborhood Meeting & Mailings Requirements.

TONIGHT - Proposed 24-lot subdivision
At 6:30 p.m. (July 27) at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue North Operating Center, 20665 SW Blanton St. The property is 3.16 acres in the R-9 district (Residential, 7-9 units/acre) at 925 SW 211th Avenue and 945 SW 211th Avenue. Contact Matthew Newman at 503-601-4402 or [email protected].
CPO 6; District 1
July 28 - Proposed five-lot subdivision
At 4 p.m. at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue North Operations Center, 20665 SW Blanton St. The property is 0.94 acre in the R-5 district (Residential, 4-5 units/acre) and is located at 1505 SW 192nd Ave. Contact Ron Hayes, Precision Homes and Remodeling, at 503-350-3942.
CPO 6; District 1
Aug. 1 - Proposed Type III designation as a non-farm parcel for single-family home
At 6:30 p.m. at applicant's residence, 16960 SW Holly Hill Road. The property is 28.40 acres and is located in the AF-20 (Agricultural & Forest, 20-acre minimum) and is located on tax lot #2S3140000803. Contact Matthew Newman at 503-601-4402 or [email protected].
CPO 10; District 4
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Melissa De Lyser | Communications Coordinator
Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation
155 N First Avenue, Suite 350 MS 16 | Hillsboro, OR  97124
503-846-4963 direct | 971-713-9658 mobile | 503-846-3588 fax
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