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LUT News: Mailed Fridays alerting you to comment opportunities, development news, planning updates & traffic impacts.

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2025

January 2026 (4th Quarter 2025)

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September 2025 (3rd Quarter)

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  • Studying ADU's for rural Washington County
  • Need maintenance on your road? Request a Road Service
  • Celebrate Tualatin-Sherwood and Roy Rogers roads projects
  • Transportation News
    - 25th Avenue/Cornell Road Project wraps up
    - Walker Road: Phase 2 ends, Phase 4 begins
    - Neighborhood Streets Program brings traffic calming measures to neighborhoods
    - Final culvert replacement projects near completion
  • Upcoming Events
June 2025 (2nd Quarter)

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  • Farmington Road Concept Plan: What We Heard
  • Transportation Safety Action Plan
  • Planning and Development Services lobby closed July 1-4
  • What we're hearing about our Microtransit Pilot Project
  • Transportation News
    • Springville Phase 4 road closure
    • Thompson Road/Kenny Terrace Road closure
    • Four pedestrian projects begin this summer
    • Paving work starts in July
  • Upcoming events
March 2025 (1st Quarter)

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  • Microtransit Pilot Project
  • Timber Road landslide nearing completion
  • Traffic-calming measures can help with cut-through traffic
  • Volunteer for a LUT advisory committee or commission
  • TMDL plan helps protect the County's waterways
  • Summer paving list available; sign up to receive schedules
  • Transportation News:
    - Final stage: Walker Phase 2
    - Hwy 47, Fern Hill Road and Maple Street makes progress
    - Thompson Road/Kenny Terrace: One more closure
    - On schedule: Cornell Road and 25th Avenue intersection
  • Upcoming events

2024

January 2025 (4th Quarter 2024)

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  • New Year = New Roundabout
  • Update: Transit Development Plan
  • Annual Report FY 2023-24: Working Together
  • Landslide repair to continue through May
  • Road crews ready for winter
  • New Roadside Memorial Policy
  • Transportation News:
    - Century Boulevard Extension
    - Main Street, Banks Road and Cedar Canyon Intersection
September 2024 (3rd Quarter)

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  • Parking reform could pave the way for pollution reduction
  • Construction begins on Timber Road landslide repair
  • Data Snack: Trends in Residential Building Permits
  • The roads we travel: Who's responsible?
  • Public weighs in on Transit Development Plan priorities
  • Watermaster: Protecting our resources
  • Transportation News:
    - Walker Road construction phases continuing
    - Replacement of South Road bridge in progress
    - Springville Road Phase 4 improvements underway
    - UPDATE: Thompson Road/Kenny Terrace realignment
  • Upcoming Events
June 2024 (2nd Quarter)

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  • Over-height detection system reducing bridge strikes
  • Reader Poll: Share your input
  • Urban Growth Boundaries in Washington County
  • Get ready for summer paving
  • MSTIP 3f - Board continues support for transportation system
  • Landslides in Washington County
  • All about the bidding and contracting process
  • Transportation News
    - Thompson Road realignment
    - Springville Road Phase 4
    - Farmington Road and River Road intersection
  • Upcoming Events
March 2024 (1st Quarter)

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  • Comment on the Draft Road Maintenance Program
  • Is your street on the 2024 summer paving list?
  • Design work continues on Timber Road slide repair
  • Attend SNR forums to learn about proposed code concepts
  • HOW did the chicken cross the road?
  • Transportation News
    - Farmington and River road project nears construction
    - Walker Road construction drives on
  • Upcoming Events

2023

January 2024 (4th Quarter 2023)

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  • County adds fourth snow zone
  • County installing first 'HAWK' pedestrian crossing signal
  • Wrapping up FY 2022-23: Serving Community
  • A Focused Look: SNR Team continues responding to FAQ's
  • Get familiar with County snowplow routes
  • Transportation News
    • Martin Road
    • Thatcher Road
    • Butternut Creek Bridge
    • Timber Road
  • Upcoming Events
September 2023 (3rd Quarter)

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  • Join us for two ribbon-cutting celebrations for three projects
  • New program helps with sidewalk repair replacement
  • Division Street culvert features unique design
  • Community Planning Month: Why do we plan?
  • Keep your storm drains clear: Prevent urban flooding
  • Safe Streets for All Grant awarded
  • Transportation News
    • 209th Avenue road closure starts Oct. 2
    • Martin Road Bridge and Roundabout work continues
  • Upcoming Events​ ​​ ​ ​
June 2023 (2nd Quarter)

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  • Fish passage culverts support habitat access
  • SNR: A Focused Look at Fish and Wildlife Habitat
  • Stay prevents residential development in some SNR areas
  • Reminders: Development Review and Building Services
  • Landslide stabilization work in progress
    • Timber Road
    • Scoggins Valley
    • Bacona Road
  • Public supports Council Creek Regional Trail
  • Give feedback on Pedestrian & Biking Improvement Project proposals
  • Transportation News
    • 209th Avenue
    • Reedville Trail
    • Tualatin-Sherwood Road/Roy Rogers Road Hwy 99W
  • Speed limits
  • Upcoming events
March 2023 (1st Quarter)

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  • Alignment set for Council Creek Regional Trail
  • Washington County Transit Study: Thanks for the great survey participation!
  • Staff on the look out for emerald ash borer infestation
  • Psilocybin in Washington County
  • Building, Development fees to increase starting July 1
  • Safe Streets for All Grant awarded
  • Transportation News
    • Cornelius Pass Road
    • Tualatin-Sherwood Road and Roy Rogers Road
    • Cornell Road
    • 121st Avenue
  • Upcoming Events​ ​​ ​ ​

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2025

Nov. 21: Farmington Road: Concept Planning Complete
Nov. 14: Last Chance! Apply for TriMet's TV Highway Community Advisory Committee
Nov. 7: Speed Zone Change on Cornell

Oct. 31: Happy Halloween! Have Fun and Be Safe
Oct. 24: 4th Annual Westside Small Business & Workforce Open House
Oct. 17: Clean your Storm Drains to Prevent Flooding
Oct. 10: October is Community Planning Month
Oct. 3: Celebration marks the completion of Tualatin-Sherwood Road, Scholls Ferry Road projects

Sept. 26: Take TriMet's survey on proposed services cuts
Sept. 19: Child Passenger Safety Week Sept. 21-27
Sept. 12: Construction season isn't over yet! Work zone safety is year round
Sept. 5: Road repairs complete following March waterline break

Aug. 29: Send off summer safety this Labor Day
Aug. 22: School's back in session! Get at A+ in road safety
Aug. 15: Construction starts on culvert replacement projects
Aug. 8: Share the Road: Farm vehicles on the road for harvest
Aug. 1: Paving underway; check the schedule

July 31: Paving underway; check the schedule
July 25: Road maintenance crews hard at work during busy summer season
July 18: Board Approves 2025-27 Planning Work Program
July 11: Work zone safety reminders

June 27: Plan ahead for holiday travel
June 20: Board approves FY 2025-26 Road Maintenance Program
June 13: Watch for children biking and walking this summer break!
June 6: Make your vehicle's emergency kit summer ready

May 30: OR 217 south to close this weekend for ODOT paving
May 22: Kick off a safe summer travel season this Memorial Day
May 16: Share your thoughts about transportation safety
May 9: Remember bicycle safety tips this May
May 2: Timber Road reopens after successful landslide repair project

April 25: Financial assistance available for sidewalk repairs
April 18: Set the stage for a safe construction season with Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
April 11: Temporary signs don't belong by the roadside
April 4: It's planting season! Share the road with farm equipment

March 28: Comment on proposed road maintenance activities
March 21: Studded tires must be swapped out by March 31
March 14: Don't count on luck: Drive sober for St. Patrick's Day
March 7: Spring forward and travel safely Sunday morning!

Feb. 28: Property owners: Dispose of storm debris properly
Feb. 21: Apply for a position on a Land Use & Transportation Commission or Committee
Feb. 14: What are snow plow and ice control routes?
Feb. 7: Tualatin-Sherwood Road projects win design award

Jan. 31: Road crews ready for possible winter weather
Jan. 24: County awarded Safe Routes to School grant
Jan. 17: Washington County launches online building permitting portal
Jan. 10: Keep sidewalks clear of snow, ice, debris and vegetation
Jan. 3: Winter weather refresher: Look out for localized flooding

2024

Dec. 27: Don't be a buzzkill: Drive sober on New Year's Eve
Dec. 20: It's dark out! Travel safely and watch for pedestrians
Dec. 13: Reminder: Get traction devices ready in case of snow zone activation
Dec. 6: Don't put holiday decorations on or near the road

Nov. 29: Give feedback on potential Farmington Road improvements at Dec. 11 workshop
Nov. 22: What's in your vehicle's winter emergency kit?
Nov. 15: Be cautious when there's high water on the roads
Nov. 8: Board adopts significant natural resources ordinances
Nov. 1: "Fall back" safely with these travel tips

Oct. 25: Have a safe Halloween: Follow these safety tips
Oct. 18: Keep your storm drains clean this fall!
Oct. 11: Apply to join a Land Use & Transportation committee
Oct. 4: Walk, bike and roll to school day is Wednesday

Sept. 27: Comment on plan to improve ADA access on county roads
Sept. 20: Update your emergency kits
Sept: 13: Comment on proposed TV Highway Frequent Express bus
Sept: 6: URMDAC members appointed, reappointed

Aug. 30: Don't put temporary signs in the public right-of-way
Aug. 26: Make it a safe school year for young travelers!
Aug. 16: Drive safely around farm vehicles
Aug. 9: Slurry seal schedule now available
Aug. 2: Expect delays and new traffic pattern on Walker Road

July 26: Work on Timber Road Landslide repair approaches
July 19: Apply to join a community committee
July 12: Don't mess with traffic barriers!
July 5: "Bleeding" roads can cause slick travel conditions

June 28: Wardell named Assistant Director
June 21: Board approves FY 2024-25 Road Maintenance Program
June 14: Overnight U.S. 26 closures continue for ODOT paving
June 7: Sidewalk need repairs? Check out the Sidewalk Repair Grant Program

May 30: Tree replanting scheduled on Cornell Road
May 24: Hitting the road for the holiday? Travel safely!
May 17: Keep temporary signs out of the right-of-way
May 10: Public Works Week is May 19-25
May 3: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

April 26: Board proclaims celebrate bicycle, building safety
April 19: All-way stop coming to Susbauer and Wren roads intersection
April 12: Go Orange for Work Zone Awareness
April 5: Share the road with farm equipment this spring

March 29: Road work scheduled next week due to dry forecast
March 22: Give feedback on draft FY 2024-25 road maintenance project list
March 15: OR 217 to close through Tigard this weekend
March 8: Learn about proposed SNR code concepts at community forums
March 1: Hall Boulevard over OR 217 closing for 9 months

Feb. 23: March MAX Blue Line disruption marks final phase of construction
Feb. 16: Have a road-related concern? Request a Road Service
Feb. 9: Roundabout opens on Highway 47, Martin Road
Feb. 2: Board appoints Planning Commission, RROMAC members

Jan. 26: Pedestrian and Biking Improvement projects approved for funding
Jan. 19: Winter Response effort update
Jan. 12: Travel Safely in Winter Weather
Jan. 5: Get a permit for your event in the right-of-way

2023

Dec. 29 - Start the new year right by driving sober
Dec. 22 - Gifting a bicycle? Give a helmet too!
Dec. 15 - Stay prepared for travel in wintery conditions
Dec. 8 - Holiday decorations don’t belong in or near the roadway
Dec. 1 - Washington County names new building official

Nov. 24 - Girders installed for new Cornelius Pass Road bridge
Nov. 17 - Members appointed and reappointed to URMDAC
Nov. 10 - Watch for elk and deer during migration
Nov. 3 - Travel safely when adjusting to time change, Reminder: clean storm drains to prevent flooding

Oct. 27 - Watch out for ghosts and ghouls! Travel safely during trick-or-treat hours
Oct. 20 - Comment on proposed natural resource map updates
Oct. 13 - Apply to join a community board, commission
Oct. 6 - Road crew members place in skills competition

Sept. 29 - Is your vehicle emergency kit ready for winter?
Sept. 22 - Be ready for wet travel conditions
Sept. 15 - Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17-23
Sept. 8 - Slow down, share the road with farm equipment
Sept. 1 - Knoebel named Capital Projects Services Manager

Aug. 25 - Back to School 101: Travel safely during the school year!
Aug. 18 - Sept. 16 job fair promotes opportunities in public works.
Aug. 11 - Summer paving schedule to begin
Aug. 4 - Highway 47 bypass at Martin Road opens Monday

July 28 - Geotechnical evaluation continues on Timber Road
July 21 - Share feedback on six proposed pedestrian and biking improvement projects
July 14 - Remember these road work reminders
July 7 - Slow down: speeding catches up with you

June 30: Summer community events come to Washington County streets
June 23: Prepare for summer road trips, Development Review/Current Planning lobby closed week of July 3
June 16: School's out! Watch for children biking, walking. Development Review/Current Planning lobby closed week of July 3
June 9: Building Services, Development Review/Current Planning lobby closed to the public week of July 3
June 2: Remember to trim roadside vegetation

May 26: Drive safe this Memorial Day weekend
May 19: May 21-27 proclaimed National Public Works Week
May 12: Share the road during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 5: Draft Planning Work Program 2023-25 open for comment, May proclaimed National Building Safety Month, WC heavy equipment comes to "Diesel Day" at PCC

April 28: Bike and roll to school Wednesday
April 21: Board approves 10 more years of transportation maintenance and improvements in the URMD
April 14: Get ready to Go Orange for Work Zone Awareness
April 7: Share the road with farm equipment

March 31: How did the chicken cross the road?
March 24: Give feedback on draft 2023-24 road maintenance project list
March 17: Plan to swap out studded tires by March 31
March 10: Travel safely after springing forward
March 3: Is there an emergency kit in your vehicle?

Feb. 24: Wintery weather travel conditions forecasted to continue
Feb. 17: Increased traffic delays on SE Cornelius Pass Road
Feb. 10: Transit Study comment opportunity starts today
Feb. 3: Participate in the Natural hazard Mitigation Plan online open house

Jan. 27: Over-height detection system improved on Grahams Ferry Road
Jan. 20: Include a permit in plans for events in the right-of-way
Jan. 13: Washington County awarded Safe Routes to School Grant
Jan. 6: Debris from weather events may clog storm drains

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