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Update: Deputy’s Attacker Lodged in Washington County Jail

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A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy was at Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center’s Emergency Department with an adult male who attempted to take the deputy’s firearm.
Media release Sheriff's Office

Funding to End Homelessness

Washington County is rapidly expanding investments to prevent and end homelessness. These resources are strategically coordinated and leveraged to maximize community impact.
… Division. These federal funds are administered and regulated by HUD. Washington County Public Safety Levy - County voters renewed the public safety levy in May 2020, continuing investments in law enforcement and other public safety activities. These funds support our emergency shelter network and housing programs with …
Information Housing Services

Neighborhood Streets Program

We help improve quality of life in urban neighborhoods outside of cities through traffic calming measures.
… those who live and work in the project area find solutions that work for the neighborhood. Safety campaigns are one option. They are usually a two-year process and can include: Conducting … to talk about traffic concerns and the Neighborhood Streets process. Selecting   first-year safety measures . Evaluating how well the safety measures worked. Deciding if further safety measures are needed. The  traffic calming …
Information Land Use & Transportation
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180 Year Legacy of Public Service

One hundred and eighty years ago, a Sheriff’s family mission and story of public service began. We invite you to delve deeper into the history of Washington County and our Sheriff’s ancestral ties dating back to the beginning!
Blog post Sheriff's Office
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Aloha Tomorrow Open House April 18

An open house to provide feedback on specific land use and transportation improvements in the Aloha Tomorrow Study area is planned for 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at Aloha High School.
Media release Land Use & Transportation

Why will the Century Boulevard Extension between Main and Lois streets be built?

This project has been included in the city of Hillsboro’s Transportation System Plan (TSP) since 1999. It is one of four projects selected to increase access to jobs in the north part of the city and housing to the south:

  • Complete the Century Boulevard (formerly 231st Avenue) corridor
  • Widen Cornelius Pass Road
  • Complete Brookwood Parkway/Shute Road corridor
  • Enhance access to US 26 via Jackson School Road. 

Traffic models show that 185th Avenue, Cornelius Pass Road and Brookwood Parkway are not enough to meet future travel demands of the area. 

Century Boulevard is funded through the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP 3e).

Public feedback was collected during phase of project selection and design:

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Frequently Asked Question Transportation Improvement Projects
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Public comment sought on Draft 2018-19 Work Program

The public is invited to comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation Long Range Planning 2018-19 Annual Work Program.
Media release Land Use & Transportation

Share the Road

Get tips on how to keep the road safe for people using all modes of travel.
… bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to safe travel opportunities. Awareness of safety challenges for all modes of travel can improve safety. Drivers and Bicyclists Drivers Slow down when passing a bicyclist. Leave at least 3 feet … resulting in one fatality and 32 non-fatal injuries, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Drivers and bicyclists Slow down. Cars traveling at 55 mph can close a 300-foot …
Information Traveling Safely
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Media Statement: Remembering Jamil Kamawal

Jamil Kamawal, a retired survey technician from Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT), was killed Wednesday (Feb. 10, 2016).
News article Land Use & Transportation
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Washington County to Remove Flashing Yellow Arrow at Scholls and Murray

Land Use and Transportation announces that as of October 4 the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) at the intersection of SW Murray Boulevard and Scholls Ferry Road in Beaverton will be removed and replaced with a traditional left turn arrow.
News article Land Use & Transportation

Juvenile Crime Prevention and Advisory Committee (JCPAC) Overview

The Washington County Juvenile Department hosts a Juvenile Crime Prevention and Advisory Committee (JCPAC).
… This is a subcommittee of the Washington County Public Safety Coordinating Council. JCPAC was created to fulfill requirements of two Oregon statutes.  local public safety coordinating council statue 423.560  additional duties of public safety coordinating council statue 423.565  The Purpose of the JCPAC is to advise the Juvenile …
Information Juvenile Safety & Justice

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