Washington County budget woes threaten transportation funding
Washington County may not have the money it needs to fund planned active transportation projects.
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NP Greenway among 11 projects pegged for Metro flexible funding
“We believe the needs of our marginalized voices are being ignored. The disparity of funding that is coming out to Washington County is stark.” – Steve Callaway, Mayor of Hillsboro Last spring, we looked at some of the projects transportation agencies in the Portland metro area asked Metro to fund through their 2025-2027 Regional Flexible … Read more
A closer look at the Waterhouse Trail gap on Bethany Blvd (video)
A parent should be able to send their 12-year-old to a day at summer camp or to run an errand by bike without worrying about them getting hurt (or worse) in a traffic crash. Especially if those destinations are along a regional path managed by agencies who say they care about climate change. That’s what … Read more
Washington County leaders decry deadly Hall Blvd, another ODOT-owned orphan highway
“I’m disturbed and angry… This road no longer serves our community… We simply cannot afford to wait any longer.”— Jason Snider, Mayor of Tigard
Reader Ride Report: Discovering the Fanno Creek Trail
(A relaxing, carfree experience. Photos and story by Mike Perham)
