Road Standards Posted for Public Review

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Washington County would like to hear from the public by April 16 about the Proposed Road Design And Construction Standards Updates.

These standards provide engineering design and construction requirements for road and bridge improvements under Washington County's jurisdiction. The provisions of these standards and specifications are intended to provide a safe and reliable transportation system and to preserve, protect, and improve the public transportation infrastructure.

These standards are intended to ensure the long-term viability of the transportation system and avoid unnecessary and excessive maintenance and replacement costs.

These standards are based on modern design principles as well as practical construction methods. They replace the 1998 edition adopted in Ordinance 524 and are intended to be consistent with the requirements established in the Washington County 2020 Transportation Plan and the Washington County Community Development Code.

Comments and input may be submitted by using the online form or by FAX at (503) 846-7910.

Related: Proposed Road Design And Construction Standards Updates (PDF)

Washington County is committed to building and maintaining the best transportation system, ensuring the safety of all roadway users, and to operating the county roadway system in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.

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