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Parking will not be restricted by this project.

Design Alternative 2 proposes sidewalk construction along the east side of 192nd Avenue. If Design Alternative 1 is selected, a curb ramp crossing would be built at Trelane Street. This would tie into the east and west sides at that intersection, making the footpath bridge from Christopher Avenue accessible with only a minor amount of backtracking to reach Tualatin Valley Highway.

A traffic analysis was completed in the summer of 2022. The study found most drivers (85%) traveled at or less than 38 mph. The posted speed limit is 30 mph. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) found few drivers traveling faster than 38 mph.

Research shows that RRFBs are especially effective at ensuring a safe crossing with speed limits lower than 40 mph. We followed standards and guidelines from various agencies to make sure the crossing design meets the needs of the road. These standards include:

• Federal Highway Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• National Cooperative Highway Research Program
• Oregon Department of Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guide

To report speeding and other unsafe behavior, complete a WCSO traffic complaint form.

The design is still in the conceptual phase and we won't know details related to parking until we're further along in the process.

No. Removal of the gate will not impact bus access. On two-lane roads, transit and school buses often stop in travel lanes pick up and drop off passengers. The impact on traffic is expected to be minor.

Hillsboro must follow federal rules and state laws when determining where to install traffic lights and crossing enhancements, such as marked crosswalks and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB). An engineering study is completed to determine safety improvements.

A traffic signal will be installed at the SE Lois Street and Century Boulevard intersection as part of the Century Boulevard Extension.

A crosswalk with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) will be installed at Century Boulevard and Borwick Street intersection.

Hillsboro is in discussion with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to install a traffic signal at the SE Imlay and Tualatin Valley Highway intersection.

Intersections with Century Boulevard studied, but not meeting the requirements for enhancements are:

• NE Dogwood Street
• NE Oelrich Street
• SE Francis Street

If conditions change, improvements will be are prioritized alongside other locations throughout the city.

Traffic signals on Century Boulevard at the light-rail crossing and at Cherry Drive are a single system. The signals respond together to pedestrians, trains and vehicles to prevent safety issues.

Hillsboro updated the traffic signals in 2019 to allow for more complex timing. The city will modify the timing with changes in traffic volume. The city is aware of traffic backups when two light-rail trains cross Century Boulevard in a short period of time and is working with TriMet to minimize backups safely.

That will depend on which sidewalk option we are directed to use. We will have more information at our second open house.

A median is required by our design standards. The 40 mph speed limit requires more sight distance than exists to allow safe left turns. The speed limit would need to be reduced to 25 mph before left turns can be considered.

The median will not be removed as a part of this project. The median is required for safety due to limited sight distance around the curve.

Highway 47 is under ODOT's jurisdiction. We will discuss possible speed limit changes with our state partners.

We are not planning to narrow the street. The sidewalk will be built behind the existing curb.

The Reeds Crossing project will install a traffic signal at the 209th Avenue and Kinnaman Road intersection. While this is not a County project, we have been in close contact with the Reeds Crossing project team; the traffic signal is likely to be built in 2024 or 2025.

Due to the low volume of traffic on these roads, no traffic calming features are planned.

It is likely that a combination left turn and through travel lane to meet the immediate traffic needs in the area. The Reeds Crossing team will also stripe crosswalks across 209th Avenue as part of their project.

The Dark Sky-compliant LED streetlights will be at a frequency that will not disturb nocturnal animals.

Yes. These projects include improvements to the drainage system. Once the sidewalk placements have been decided, details of the stormwater drainage systems will be determined.

The sidewalk is planned to provide a safe walkway for pedestrians, separate from vehicles. We anticipate travel characteristics will remain the same, but with increased safety by moving pedestrians away from the roadway and providing ADA-compliant curb ramps.

Yes. Two new street light poles will be added on the southwest and southeast corners of the intersection in line with County illumination and sight-distance standards.

Yes. Utility poles and boxes that are currently at the southwest corner of the intersection will be relocated. The edge of the berm on the south side of the intersection will also be moved further away. These improvements will exceed County sight-distance exceptions when completed.

Some trees will be impacted to allow for this new sidewalk the installation of this pedestrian safety improvement. An arborist will review the alignment and make recommendations for tree management before and during construction.