U.S. 26 Rhododendron Design Refinement Plan

The US26 Rhododendron Design Refinement Plan aims to address transportation safety, access and connectivity issues for the community of Rhododendron. The refinement plan goals include the following:

• Identify the appropriate number of highway lanes in Rhododendron.
• Identify the safest location(s) for people to cross the highway.
• Evaluate entry and exit points to adjacent destinations and businesses.
• Explore multimodal improvements such as sidewalks, bus stops, bicycle lanes and dedicated driveways.
• Evaluate locations, designs and access to bus stops.
• Work with the public and key stakeholders to ensure a range of voices are considered.

Schedule

This project kicked off in April 2022. We expect to have a final concept plan by early 2023.

Project Background

The Rhododendron community first described their desire to document existing conditions related to transportation and set future goals for this section of the highway in the Rhody Rising Vision Plan in 2018. In 2021, Clackamas County developed the Rhododendron Main Street Redevelopment Concept Plan with funding from a Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Planning grant. This plan helps the County, local residents and businesses plan for redevelopment in a way that reduces demand on the transportation system while accommodating desired workforce housing.

What’s in a refinement plan?

Refinement plans help determine the look and function of a project area and provide guidance on how to implement a project. In this case, the U.S. 26 Rhododendron Design Refinement Plan will build upon concepts developed in the Rhododendron Main Street Redevelopment Concept Plan.

Location

U.S. 26 | Mt. Hood Highway in Rhododendron

Cost and Funding

This is a planning project. Projects suggested in the plan will be designed and built based on available funding.

Additional Information

Visit ODOT website for project materials; opportunities for input; background documents and additional information.

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