Pongratz Road is expected to reopen Tuesday, November 23, the Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation said. The road has been largely closed since late summer for two projects, a culvert replacement and a bridge replacement. In an email to the Banks Post, Washington County Department of Land[Read More…]
Transportation
$12.2 million awarded through federal grant to build Council Creek Regional Trail from Hillsboro to Forest Grove
A federal grant administered through the U.S. Department of Transportation to the tune of $12.2 million will go to building the Council Creek Regional Trail, a long-proposed route that could eventually connect Hillsboro, Cornelius, and Forest Grove, and possibly Verboort and Banks. Announced Thursday in a press release from four[Read More…]
Statewide vehicle title, registration fees to increase by three percent January 1
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced a “historic transportation investment” that beginning January 1, 2022 increases by 3 percent fees for renewing vehicle license plates, getting new trip permits, and applying for vehicle titles. The 3 percent increase is the third of four scheduled fee changes — the final[Read More…]
County could face delays obtaining anti-icing materials this winter
Global supply chain disruptions have come to Washington County, and they have and could continue to impact county road work projects. “The same supply-chain disruptions that are impacting businesses and store shelves are creating delays in Washington County road construction and maintenance projects,” an email from the Washington County Department[Read More…]
It’s studded tire season, but consider alternatives, ODOT says
A studded tire. File photo: Chas Hundley Today marks the first day you can legally use studded tires on Oregon roads. The Oregon Department of Transportation would rather you didn’t. “Our latest study concluded studded tires cause about $8.5 million in damage each year on state highways,” ODOT said in[Read More…]
Oregon’s salmon plates get a refreshed look
An example of the new design, courtesy Oregon Parks and Recreation Department A new design for Oregon salmon license plates will be available to vehicle owners September 1, 2021, and the money from plate sales will go toward salmon habitat and restoration. The salmon plate VIP list auction opens for[Read More…]
Willamette Falls Locks Authority created by Oregon Legislature to explore reopening locks
The Willamette Falls on August 6, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill with a 54-3 vote creating the Willamette Falls Locks Authority, a public corporation establishing ownership, management, and oversight so the waterfall’s locks could someday reopen for the first time since 2011. House[Read More…]
Pongratz Road to close for three months for bridge, culvert replacement
Geese near Wingham Farms, located just east of the bridge replacement project on Pongratz Road. Photo: Chas Hundley A three month road closure is coming to Pongratz Road between Manning and Buxton this summer, according to plans by Washington County to replace a bridge and a culvert on the gravel[Read More…]
County seeks two applicants for regional transportation commission
A map that shows the general area of the NWACT in Washington County. Photo courtesy Washington County Land Use and Transportation Want to advise the Oregon Transportation Commission on transportation issues in rural western Washington County? Two positions — each for a two-year term — on a little-known regional commission[Read More…]
Oregon DMV to launch online license renewals
Photo courtesy of ODOT The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles issued a news release that says as early as May 5 many Oregonians will be able to go online to renew their driver’s licenses, permits, and identification cards. Other credentials available to renew online are commercial driver licenses (CDL), instruction[Read More…]
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