Transportation Engineering

Project description

Many portions of Monroe Street from Linwood Ave to Fuller Road have no sidewalks or bike lanes. This project will fill in those gaps and construct other improvements. 

• On Monroe Street between Linwood Ave and Fuller Road  the project will:
  • Add 5-foot sidewalks to fill in gaps
  • Add a 10-foot multi-use path (separated from traffic). (The path is proposed to be on the south side on the west section of Monroe and on the north side on the east section.)
  • Upgrade curb ramps at intersections to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
  • Add landscaping strips
  • Repair the road base, repave the road and improve the stormwater system
  • A mini-roundabout at the intersection with 72nd Ave.
• On 72nd Ave between Monroe St and Thompson Road the project will:
  • Add 5-foot sidewalks on the east side of street,
  • Add a 10-foot multi-use path (separated from traffic) on the west side of street
  • Add a landscaping strip on the west side of street..
• On Thompson Road between 72nd Ave and Lot Whitcomb Elementary School the project will:
  • Add 5-foot sidewalks on the north side of street
  • Add a 10-foot multi-use path (separated from traffic) on the south side of the street
  • Upgrade curb ramps to ADA standards at intersections 

Why

The improvements are designed to:

• increase safety and ease of access for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians
• allow safer and easier access to schools and bus stops
• support healthy ways to commute to school and work
• support the community by making it easier and safer for residents to walk, bike, and enjoy their neighborhood
• reduce localized flooding and promote redevelopment

Schedule

• Design: Feb. 2021 – Dec. 2023
• Right of way: June 2023 – Nov 2024
• Construction: Winter 2025 – Spring 2026

Traffic impact

• Expect road closures with local access and emergency vehicles only.
• Monroe closed between 70th Ave and Thompson Road, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 15-Aug. 22 to build the roundabout.

Things to be aware of

These improvements will complement other projects in the area including:

• Linwood Ave (Clackamas County) from Monroe St to Johnson Creek Blvd. Construction will start in late 2022 to create a bike/pedestrian connection to the Springwater Corridor.
• Linwood Ave (Milwaukie) from Harmony Road to Monroe St connects the west end of the Monroe St project to the Linwood Avenue Improvement Project at the Linwood/Monroe Intersection.
• Monroe St Neighborhood Greenway (Milwaukie) from 21st Ave to Linwood Ave. 

Current activities

• Utility relocations
• Construction contractor chosen
• Construction in progress 

Funding

• Estimated cost: $10.3 million
• Funding source: Clackamas County Development Agency through the North Clackamas Revitalization Area (NCRA) urban renewal district 

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Construct sidewalks on both sides of SE Webster Road from Bilquist Elementary School to the existing Tri-Met transit stop at SE Roots Road, widen bike lanes to 8-feet and add a buffer area between bikes and vehicles. Crosswalk upgrades include adding lighting, a center pedestrian refuge and constructing curb ramps to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements to provide access for people with disabilities.

Why

To provide a safe route for bicyclists and pedestrians along Webster Road connecting to Bilquist Elementary School and all community members.

Schedule

• Design: present to Dec. 2024
• Right of way: May 2023 to Winter 2024
• Construction: June 2, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025

Traffic impacts

You'll likely see workers in the area in the near future. They will be preparing for construction to start on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Except for paving and striping, work will only take place directly in front of the school during summer break (June 15 – August 31).

Road closures at the Webster Ln/Webster Road and Mabel Ave/Webster Road intersections are needed for construction. These closures will last 1-2 weeks. Advanced notice will be provided by message boards onsite. Residents will have access to their homes during the road closures. Please follow the detour route and slow down and use caution near the work zone to keep workers safe.

General project phasing (subject to change)
• Phase 1: Storm and road improvements along the east side of Webster Road, working south to north
• Phase 2: Storm and road improvements along the west side of Webster Road 
• Phase 3: Paving and striping between Bilquist Elementary and Roots Road

Thank you for your patience as we work to complete this project as quickly as possible.

Current activities

• Preparing for construction and utility relocations
• Community feedback at virtual open house: English | Español

Funding

• Project estimate is $3.3 million
• Funding is provided from Safe Routes to School grant, County Road Funds and Transportation System Development Charges.

Project description

Replace two metal culverts carrying Badger Creek under Rugg Road with a larger, fish-friendly culvert near the Springwater Corridor Trail and the Telford Road intersection in the Boring area.

Why

To preserve the roadway, allow for proper drainage, and assure safe passage for travelers. This project will also provide improved fish passage conditions to allow salmon and other migratory species to pass upstream into coolwater habitat.

Schedule

• Project seeding and planting to be completed in October. Expected to be completed in one day.

Traffic impact

• Expect single lane closure during construction between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Current activities

• Project is substantially complete. Project seeding and planting to take place in mid-late October.

Funding

• Project estimate is $416,056 with $321,480 in grant funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grant and the remaining $94,576 from County Road Fund.

The Walk Bike Clackamas Plan is a comprehensive, long-term vision to improve opportunities for people who walk and bike in Clackamas County.

Adopted Walk Bike Plan  Adoption Materials

The plan, which applies to all urban and rural unincorporated areas of Clackamas County:

• Establishes infrastructure priorities, such as where to build new bike lanes and sidewalks, which will help the county apply for future grants and other funding opportunities
• Identifies programs that increase safety and convenience of walking and biking (like Safe Routes to School).
• Updates active transportation polices and adopt performance measures so we can track progress during implementation
• Serves as the pedestrian and bicycle transportation elements of the county’s updated Transportation System Plan (TSP)

Key Terms and Definitions

• Active transportation: human-powered modes of travel, including walking, rolling a wheelchair, and riding a bicycle.
• Facilities and infrastructure: designated places for people to walk, roll, and ride a bike, such as off-street shared-use trails, painted bike lanes on streets, marked and signalized crosswalks, and sidewalks and multiuse paths.
• Equity: reducing or eliminating disparities by thoughtfully spreading resources to overcome the unique barriers different groups face.
• Health equity: providing fair access to opportunities and resources for people to achieve physical and social health and well-being, and reducing barriers caused by circumstances outside of a person’s control, such as race, ethnicity, or social background.
• Communities of interest: groups of people who have experienced or continue to experience inequitable access to resources in society. Walk Bike Clackamas is focused on achieving equitable outcomes for the following communities of interest:
  • Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color (BIPOC)
  • Immigrants
  • People with limited English proficiency
  • Low-income and low-wealth community members
  • Low- and moderate-income renters and homeowners
  • People with disabilities
  • Youth and seniors

Timeline

The Molalla River (Knights Bridge Road) Bridge in the Canby area is an important connection for delivery of goods and services throughout the region. Bridge repairs will include painting, sealing cracks on the deck, resurfacing the deck, and repairing the concrete columns and bridge approaches. This project also includes seismic upgrades. 

Why

To preserve and extend the life of the bridge, to remove weight restrictions, allow for traffic to cross in an emergency, and to improve resiliency within our essential transportation network in the event of an earthquake.

Funding

• Project estimate $5.4 million
• Funding was provided from ODOT Local Bridge Program with a 10.3% match from county road funds 

Courtney Ave. is a narrow roadway with bike lanes and no sidewalks which creates potential conflicts between all users.

The complete streets project will improve safety and accessibility by providing 6-foot separated sidewalks on both sides of Courtney Avenue; 8-foot buffered bike lanes; intermittent rain gardens for stormwater management; street and pedestrian lighting and ADA compliant intersection curb ramps; and crosswalk enhancements at two intersections. The sidewalk and bikeway improvements will also provide a direct east-west connection to the Trolley Trail for travelers.

Why

To improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists with sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes, and an improved link to the Trolley Trail.

Schedule

• Project planning and design: Sept. 2023 – Winter 2026/2027
• Right of Way Acquisition Efforts: June 2025 – December 2026 
  All right of way acquisitions are conducted as required by state and federal law. Read right of way brochure: English | Spanish.
• Construction: Summer 2027 – Fall/Winter 2028 

Traffic impact

• No impacts to traffic at this time. Rolling single lane closures and detours may be needed during construction.

Current activities

• Project design 
• Right-of-way 

Funding

• Project estimate $5.6 million
• Funding is provided from the county road funds, transportation system development charges and capital federal funds through a Metro 2022–24 Regional Flexible Fund Allocation Grant and ODOT.

Project description

Although there are no immediate safety concerns related to the stability of the bridge or the roadway, the Bear Creek culvert in the Molalla area is undersized. This project will replace the bridge and improve the roadside shoulders along S Molalla Ave from Sawtell Road to the Molalla City limits, just south of W 7th St. 

Why

To provide a safer bridge and roadway for all users. 

Schedule

• Design: Sept. 2024 - Dec. 2025
• Right of way: Fall 2024 - Fall 2025
• Construction: Spring 2026 - Fall 2026

Traffic impact

• A full road closure and detour is expected for the bridge replacement project during construction.

Current activities

• No project activities are occurring at this time. 

Funding

• Project estimate $2.1 million. 
• Funding is provided from Community Road Funds and transportation system development charges. 

Welches Road is a main road without sidewalks or shoulders in the Welches area. To provide a safer roadway for all users, especially pedestrians, a project is planned between Hwy 26 and Fairway Estates Road. 

In 2016, the Welches community helped the county develop The Villages at Mt. Hood Pedestrian and Bikeway Implementation Plan. The plan prioritizes pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements to create a connected system integrated with transit to meet the needs of residents and visitors, such as Safe Routes to School plans, enhanced Hwy 26 crossings, and identifying bicycle and pedestrian needs. The Welches Road project is identified as a high priority project within the Villages at Mt. Hood Pedestrian and Bikeway Implementation Plan.

Community survey feedback and design shifts

Thank you to all who participated in the survey last fall. The design team considered the feedback for the 30% design. The survey results were split related to the length of the multi-use path along Welches Road. However, detailed cost estimates performed for both sides of the road showed the project would cost significantly more than that had been budgeted.

While the initial scope of the project included looking at connections between Hwy 26 and Birdie Lane, the design has changed to reduce the path length to end at the existing pathway south of Woodruff Way. This decision was made in an effort to create the most benefit for the community while staying near the approved budget.

This will result in an 8-foot concrete pathway that is slightly offset from the curb on the east side of the road along the Thriftway property and south to Huckleberry Drive. At Huckleberry Drive the path transitions to asphalt and maintains 8-13 feet of separation from the vehicle travel lane. At Fairway Ave the path will cross to the west side of the road to Woodruff Way, where we will cross back to the east side and connect with the existing path.

What to expect next

The engineering design team is determining the specific path layout at locations where there are existing trees or other natural obstacles. Once that has been determined our right of way team will reach out to impacted property owners. Changes to the design plans will be refinements to intersection design, drainage treatments, path width, etc. Expect an update from the project manager at the September Hoodland CPO meeting with near final design plans. Our goal is to construct the project in the summer of 2028.

As part of the Transportation System Plan update, a secondary multi-use path down to Salmon Road has been included on Welches Road. If funding opportunities arise that meet the goals of this project, staff can apply for funds to further the multi-use path in the future.
 

Why

To provide a safer roadway for all users of the roadway, especially vehicles and bicyclists.

Schedule

Design: Nov 2024 - Spring 2027

Right of way: Winter 2027 - Spring 2028

Construction: Spring 2028 to Fall 2028

Traffic impact

No impacts to traffic at this time. Single lane closures and detours may be needed during construction.

Funding

• Project estimate $3.4 million.
• Funding is provided from Community Road Funds and System Development Charges.

Other resources

• Presentation to Hoodland CPO, March 21, 2024
• Presentation to Hoodland CPO, Nov. 21, 2024
• Welches Road Improvements Opportunities exhibit, July 17, 2025
• Welches Road roadway section options exhibit, July 17, 2025

Paving the roadway and retrofitting curb ramps and traffic signals for ADA compliance  

Johnson Creek Blvd is a main road in the Milwaukie area with heavy volumes of vehicle traffic. The road was repaved between 79th Pl and approximately 500 feet south of 45th Pl. Bell Avenue was also repaved between Johnson Creek Blvd. and Alberta Ave. The median lane was extended to Stanley Ave. to improve safety of left-turn movements onto Stanley Ave.

Sidewalk curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons were checked for compliance with Americans with Disability (ADA) standards and retrofitted or replaced, as needed. 

Why

To provide a smooth traveling surface for motorists and bicyclists and to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians. 

Schedule

• Design: March 2023 to Spring 2025
• Right of way: Summer 2023 to Winter 2024
• Construction: Fall 2025 to Fall 2026  
   

Traffic impact

No further impacts anticipated.

Current activities

Seeding to replace grass. 

Funding

• Project estimate $3.5 million.
• Funding is provided from county road funds and HB2017 state gas tax funding.

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Project description

The intersection of SE Amisigger Road and Hwy 224 (Clackamas Hwy) is an intersection with high volumes of traffic located east of Barton in a rural area, with a stop sign on SE Amisigger Road. Travelers attempting to turn east or west from SE Amisigger Road onto Hwy 224 during peak traffic periods can experience long wait times.  

As part of the project, we analyzed the intersection to determine whether to build a traffic signal or a roundabout. The evaluation determined a two-lane roundabout is less expensive and will be significantly safer. 

Why

To provide a safer environment for all travelers and reduce delays for vehicles on Amisigger Road turning onto Hwy 224.

Schedule

Design: May 2022 to Fall 2026
Right of way: Spring 2026 to Fall 2026 
Construction: Spring 2027 to Fall 2028

Traffic impact

Single lane closures may be needed during construction. Access to businesses and homes will be maintained during the construction.

Current activities

Design phase - 90%

The design team anticipates bidding the project in spring 2027 with construction starting in spring 2027 and lasting through 2028.

Funding

• Project estimate $5.4 million
• Funding is provided from Community Road Funds