Cities poised to plan a carfree connection between Forest Grove and Hillsboro
A very exciting and important rail-to-trail project on the west side is all queued up and planners say design work could begin in earnest this coming fall.
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Metro releases plan for $50 million Hillsboro-to-Banks biking and walking path
New path would run through the heart of Washington County.
Washington County will repair bridge rather than prohibit driving
Washington County has opted to spend $125,000 to $175,000 on temporary repairs to its least sturdy bridge rather than close it to auto traffic.
Aging bridge could lead to car-free stretch of roadway north of Forest Grove
The bridge is already closed to traffic heavier than 13 tons.
Planners of future Hillsboro-Banks path ask for input on best route
Straight along the rails, or winding along the river?
Planning starts on west-side path network’s missing link: Hillsboro to Banks
As the metro area’s rugged east side races to build its recreational bike network, the gentler, flatter west side is showing how persistence (and a steady stream of money) can pay off.
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