Land Use & Transportation News

Media release describing Board decision to refer proposed vehicle registration fee to voters in November 2014

Media release re: presentation of results from May 2014 public opinion survey of registered Washington County voters regarding transportation funding issues and a proposed countywide vehicle registration fee for road maintenance.

The Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee recommended six safety improvement projects for funding in fiscal year 2014-2015.

New Minor Betterment proposals submitted by July 15 will be considered by this year's selection committee.

The Urban Road Maintenance District maintains nearly 435 miles of local streets in urban unincorporated Washington County.

The county plans to apply dust control treatment on some rural gravel roads to increase surface stability.

Media release announcing June 11, 2014 Open House for Springville Road (185th to 173rd) Project

Media release announcing Bethany Boulevard final paving May 12 – 23, 2014 - Expect delays

Media Release announcing Boones Ferry Road paving work begins May 8, 2014 – Expect Delays

"Building for Today, Planning for Tomorrow" is the theme of the 2014 National Public Works Week celebration. Public Works Week calls attention to the importance of public works in community life.