LUT News and Media Releases
Washington County hosts Development Forum Oct. 26 - Release date: 10/06/2017
The fall Development Forum, hosted by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation, will be 8:30-10 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Washington County Walnut Street Center, 1400 Walnut St., Hillsboro.
Roberts named LUT assistant director - Release date: 10/06/2017
Stephen Roberts has been named assistant director of Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT), effective Oct. 7.
Aloha Tomorrow online open house open thru Oct. 31 - Release date: 10/02/2017
The public is asked to provide input on concepts for further development in the Aloha Town Center area at 185th Avenue and Tualatin Valley Highway by participating in the Aloha Tomorrow online open house.
Roy Rogers Road project open house Oct. 12 - Release date: 09/27/2017
An open house for the Roy Rogers Road improvement project will be 5-7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Scholls Heights Elementary, 16400 SW Loon Drive.
Cornelius Pass Road project named APWA Project of the Year - Release date: 09/22/2017
Washington County's Cornelius Pass Road project has been named Transportation Project of the year by the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA).
NE 69th Avenue bridge project open house Oct. 18 - Release date: 09/22/2017
An open house for the NE 69th Avenue (formerly 227th Avenue) bridge replacement project will be 5-7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Orenco Elementary School, 7030 NW Birch St.
McDonald named Building Official of the Year - Release date: 09/19/2017
Hank McDonald, Building Official, Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT), has been named 2017 Building Official of the Year by the Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA).
Pedestrian crossings selected for survey, design - Release date: 09/12/2017
Eight pedestrian crossings on 170th and 185th avenues and Baseline Road have been selected for survey and design work for future improvements through the Arterial Pedestrian Crossing Analyses project.
Public invited to comment on URMD Pedestrian, Biking Improvement candidates - Release date: 09/08/2017
Public comment on the top Pedestrian and Biking Improvement candidates being considered for funding in FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20 is being solicited by Washington County's Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee (URMDAC).
County awarded TGM grant for transit connections - Release date: 08/28/2017
Washington County will be developing strategic solutions for first/last mile transit connections, thanks to a Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Program grant.
Young named Washington County Surveyor - Release date: 08/28/2017
Scott Young has been named Washington County Surveyor, effective immediately.
West Shore Drive to close after Labor Day - Release date: 08/18/2017
West Shore Drive will close north of Hankins Drive after Labor Day for landslide mitigation.
Watkins named manager of Operations and Maintenance Division - Release date: 08/18/2017
Todd Watkins has been named Manager of the Operations and Maintenance Division (OPS) of Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) effective Aug. 26.
Eclipse could cause cosmic traffic jam - Release date: 08/11/2017
An estimated 1 million people are expected to hit Oregon roads to view the Aug. 21 eclipse.
ODOT and other transportation-related agencies are making preparations to handle the traffic volume. All motorists should anticipate significantly increased traffic on Monday, Aug. 21, once the eclipse is over and travelers are heading home.
ODOT and other transportation-related agencies are making preparations to handle the traffic volume. All motorists should anticipate significantly increased traffic on Monday, Aug. 21, once the eclipse is over and travelers are heading home.
Basalt Creek Parkway opens; Tonquin Road closes - Release date: 08/11/2017
Basalt Creek Parkway, a new 0.7-mile road between Grahams Ferry and Tonquin roads, opens to traffic at 6 a.m. Monday (August 14).
Closure scheduled for 10th Avenue in Cornelius - Release date: 08/04/2017
10th Avenue will be closed Aug. 14-Dec. 12 between Holladay and Adair streets for road widening and safety improvements.
185th Avenue to close north of Springville Road - Release date: 08/04/2017
A portion of 185th Avenue, north of Springville Road, will be closed Aug. 14-Sept. 14 as part of the Springville Road project.
Comments sought on potential pedestrian crossing locations - Release date: 08/01/2017
Pedestrians who frequent SW Walker and SW Baseline roads and SW 170th and SW 185th avenues are asked to provide input on 12 potential crossing sites through the Washington County Arterial Pedestrian Crossing Analyses online open house.
Road crews prepared for pavement ‘bleeding’ - Release date: 07/31/2017
This week’s anticipated heat wave could result in pavement bleeding. "Bleeding" is the term used for the shiny, oily-looking film of asphalt binder that appears on a road during prolonged periods of high temperatures. Bleeding can cause roads to become somewhat slippery, which road crews control by applying sand.
Statement on A Walk on the Wild Side - Release date: 07/27/2017
Washington County, continuing to explore all options, potential land use and building code violations, Walk on the Wild Side, organization housing exotic animals, 29875 NW Victory Lane Road.
