Transportation Engineering

Improving safety and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists along SE Jennings Ave.

This project, along SE Jennings Ave. between Highway 99E (McLoughlin Blvd.) and SE Oatfield Road, will help connect residents to nearby businesses and transportation options, and provide safe routes for students to travel to local schools in the area.

Schedule

Bids were received and contract was awarded in February 2024 to Emery and Son’s Construction.

• Project planning and design: Nov. 2019 – Nov. 2023
• Right of Way Acquisition Efforts: Jan. 2021 – Sept. 2023
  All right of way acquisitions are conducted as required by state and federal law. Read right of way brochure: English | Spanish.
• Construction: May 2024  – October 2025

Traffic impacts 

• Work hours: 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday–Friday, and Saturdays as needed.
• The construction contractor will be concentrating on the McLoughlin Blvd to Addie St while it is closed. Once completed,  construction is planned to start at Addie St and move towards Oatfield Road, followed by paving. 
• The road will be paved in July/August, striped in September and construction completed by October 2025.
   

Engineer/consultant

Nicholas McMurtrey, PE; Murraysmith, Inc.

Things to be aware of

This section of Jennings Ave. is being considered now because it best fit the criteria for Metro’s Regional Flexible Funds Allocation funding program (a key funding source). It is the appropriate size and had already been identified as a high priority project in the Clackamas County Transportation System plan. 

In 2013, Clackamas County requested funds for this project from Metro’s Regional Flexible Funds Allocation (RFFA) program, a process used by Metro to distribute federal money to local projects. In November 2013, Metro notified the county that they had awarded funds for this project to begin in 2016–2018. Since the project was not fully funded, the county needed to identify additional funding sources. Once additional funding was identified and the county completed the contracting process with the Oregon Department of Transportation, we were able to begin working on the project in 2019. 

Plans for work on other portions of Jennings Ave.

The Clackamas County Transportation System Plan (TSP) includes improvements of bike lanes and sidewalks for the entire length of Jennings Ave. between McLoughlin Road and Webster Road. Project priorities in the TSP were developed with input from the community and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.

• The current project between Oatfield and McLoughlin is a Tier 1 (top) priority projects
• The segments between River Road and Oatfield are identified as Tier 1 (top) priority projects (Project #1068).
• The segment between Oatfield Road and Webster Road is a Tier 2 (second level) priority project (Project #2021). 

Projects along the other segments of Jennings, both the segment from River Road to Mcloughlin and the segment from Oatfield to Webster, will be constructed when we can get funding for them. We depend on outside funding sources for sidewalk and bike lane improvements and work diligently to match needed projects to funding from state and federal resources.
 

Notices will be sent to area residents and property owners at key points during the process.

Share your comments and ask questions.

Funding

• Estimated project cost: $8.6 million
• Funding sources: Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) and Clackamas County

Project area

Existing conditions

There are many sections of SE Jennings Ave. without sidewalks or bike lanes. Some examples of these incomplete connections that will be completed as part of this project are shown below.

 

 

Traffic analysis

To promote traffic safety county wide and help develop, review and recommend policies, programs and projects addressing traffic safety. Examples include conducting DUII education at local area schools, supporting a Safe Communities program, reviewing and recommending projects and priorities of safety improvements and other safety expenditures as well as participation in area safety fairs to promote traffic safety.

The Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) is made up of 12 adults and one or more high school students. The TSC focuses on projects and programs in the following areas:

• alcohol and drugs related to traffic safety
• codes and laws related to traffic safety
• driver education
• highway design, construction and maintenance
• identification and monitoring of high crash locations
• pedestrian and bicycle safety
• traffic data
• school bus and school zone safety
• traffic control devices

The Traffic Safety Commission meets the first Wednesday of every other month from 7–9 p.m. in the Development Services Building Room 301, 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City or through Zoom. If you would like to join by Zoom, you must first register.

Commission members

• Andrew Labonte (acting chair)
• Robert Biddle
• Janette DeCastro
• William Feeley
• Joseph Garstka
• Hannah Johnson
• Rafael Kaup
• Nathan McCarty
• Patricia Oleson
• Marchelle Paholsky
• Michael Wilson
• Simon Xu

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Webinar ID: 868 3963 7244 
Phone: 669-444-9171

Committee work has included development of bicycle and pedestrian safety programs, reviewing bicycle and pedestrian project priorities, and completing the county’s Active Transportation Plan. Our goals include:

• Develop a coordinated system of safe and convenient bikeways and walkways
• Stimulate public awareness
• Examine current and future financing options and budget strategies for bicycle and pedestrian projects

The Pedestrian and Bikeway Advisory Committee generally meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 301 of the Development Services Building, 150 Beavercreek Road in Oregon City.

The Committee is currently meeting remotely via Zoom. 

The public is welcome to attend. Please check the list below for the next meeting.

Committee Membership

• David Weber (chair)
• Kelli Grover (vice-chair)
• Steve Adams
• Joseph Edge
• Dale Guenther
• Emma Lugo
• Mindy Montecucco
• Bruce Parker
• Del Scharffenberg
• Dick Weber

Clackamas County is responsible for maintaining the integrity and safety of over 1,400 miles of county roads, 186 bridges, and nearly 200 traffic signals. This transportation system represents a $1 billion investment that must be continually maintained and improved to accommodate increasing demands.

The Transportation System Plan includes more than 300 capital transportation improvement projects needed over the next 20 years as defined through two years of public engagement.

The 5-Year Capital Improvement Program includes projects from the transportation system plan scheduled for construction between 2024–2028. These projects are either fully funded or have funds for preliminary planning and design. The capital improvement program includes schedules and funding sources for each project in the five-year plan (pages 9 – 15).

Projects can range from adding a sidewalk paving roads, upgrading traffic signals, adding turn lanes and even replacing bridges.

Of the 86 projects in the five-year capital improvement program estimated to cost approximately $220 million, about $16 million is funded through the Community Road Fund. These projects have been prioritized to improve safety and enhance capacity by upgrading roads, improving bridges and culverts, installing new signal systems and completing major repairs.

Sources of the projects include:

• Transportation System Plan
• Transportation Safety Action Plan
• Community Road Fund prioritization
• Development Agency work program
• Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Plan, the county's technology upgrade plan for traffic signals
• ADA Transition Plan, the county's plan that identifies barriers that impede access to county roadways for people with disabilities
• The Five-year
• Regular county review and inspection of bridges and culverts
• Other critical work identified through road maintenance and repairs

Plan overview

The project team, working with a Public Advisory Committee (PAC) and a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), analyzed current walking and bicycling conditions in order to:

• Identify bicycle and pedestrian needs within The Villages at Mt. Hood
• Develop a Safe Routes to School Plan for Welches Elementary and Middle School
• Identify potential locations for additional or enhanced US 26 pedestrian crossings, including at-grade and grade-separated solutions, or enhancements to current crossings
• Evaluate the feasibility of a multi-use path in the area

Funding

The County received a Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to create the Plan.

Safe Routes to Schools

As part of the Walk & Bike The Villages at Mt. Hood Plan, Clackamas County worked with community and school leaders to create a Safe Routes to School plan for Welches Elementary and Middle School. The plan examines conditions around the school and recommends solutions to improve safety and accessibility. The plan will create safer and more inviting opportunities for students and their families to walk and bicycle to school. Review the Safe Routes to School plan and Infrastructure projects plan.

Public participation

A 9-member Public Advisory Committee (PAC) was created to review materials and provide input and advice. The PAC met 3 times during the plan development and included community members and representatives from various groups, e.g. Sandy River Watershed Council, Rhododendron CPO, Mt. Hood Chamber, etc. An 8-member Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) met 4 times and helped inform decisions related to traffic engineering, bicycle and pedestrian designs, etc. Public participation also included 2 open houses to give community members an opportunity to provide input on the Villages plan and recommended project solutions. About 29 to 39 people attended the first and second open house respectively. Attendees provided their feedback on such topics as pedestrian and bicycle needs, signage needs, traffic concerns, and recommended solutions and projects to improve access to transit and to multiple destinations including businesses, residences, Welches school, Post Office, etc. Public participation also included an online open house held for several weeks, news releases, articles in Citizen News, and postings to the project website. View the Community Outreach and Engagement Plan.

Contact: Scott Hoelscher, Project Manager, scotthoe@clackamas.us, 503-742-4524

Updated: 6/8/17

These Roadway Standards provide the criteria for design and construction of roadways, accesses, site development and integrated drainage facilities under the jurisdiction of Clackamas County.

Clackamas County is interested in comments and suggestions for improvements to the Roadway Standards. Please contact us at engineering@clackamas.us or 503-742-4691 with suggestions or questions or to obtain the Standard Drawings in AutoCAD (dwg) format.

Roadway Standards Updated June 2020

Standard Drawings, updated June 2020

• C100 Street Structural Section
• C110 Local/Connector Roadway Section
• C130 Collector Roadway Section
• C140 Arterial Roadway Section
• C200 Temporary Turnaround
• C220 Passenger Vehicle Turnaround
• C300 Standard Cul-de-sac Local Road
• C350 Truck Turnarounds & Turnouts for Public/Private Road & Driveways
• C400 Alternative Horizontal Curves for Very Low Volume Roads (<400 ADT)
• D250 Typical Plan for Driveway Culvert Installation
• D400 Standard Driveway Entry onto Unpaved County Roads
• D500 Standard Driveway Entry onto Paved County Road with No Curbs
• D600 Standard Driveway to Curbed County Roads with No Landscape Strip
• D650 Standard Driveway to Curbed County Roads with Landscape Strip
• D675 Alternative High Volume Driveway with Curbs
• D700 Driveway Water Bar (Berm) Construction
• L100 Tree Planting Details
• L200 Street Tree Location
• M100 Monument Box Less Than 35 MPH
• M150 Monument Box Greater Than 35 MPH
• N100 Standard Notes - General
• N200 Standard Notes - General (cont) & Grading
• N300 Standard Notes - Street, Storm & Utility
• P100 Parking and Aisle Layout Details (9' x 18')
• P200 Parking and Aisle Layout Details (8.5' x 16')
• R100 Private Roads & Driveways - Minimum Standards
• S100 Standard Type C Vertical Curb & Curb Details
• S150 Standard Curb and Gutter
• S180 Mountable Curb
• S960 Standard Sidewalk & Curbed Ramp Notes & Details
• T100 Street Name Signs & Details
• T130 Street Name Signs and Details (continued)
• T150 Street Mounting and Attachments
• T250 Sign Installations
• T300 Horizontal Sight Distance Along County Roadways
• T350 Type III Barricade End of Road
• U100 Underground Utility Placement Zones
• U200 Standard Trench and Backfill
• U250A Standard Trench with Controlled Density Backfill (CDF)
• U250B Notes for U250A
• U270A Alternative Trench with Controlled Density Backfill
• U270B Notes for U270A
• U275 Pavement Cut Standard Arterial/Collector Roads
• U280 Pavement Cut Standard Connector/Local Road
• U290 Pavement Cut Standard Multiple Trenches
• U295A Utility Pothole Repair Standards
• U295B Notes for U295A

Associated Documents

• Certificate of Compliance and Completion
• Clackamas County Street Tree List
• Developer - Engineer Agreement
• Design Modification form
• Entrance Permit Matrix
• Mailbox Installation Standards
• Shrub, Groundcover, Riparian Plant List 

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Checklists

• ADA Facility Exception Request Form
• Medians/Traffic Islands
• Crosswalks and Traffic Signals
• Sidewalk or Multiuse Path
• Curb Ramps