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West Linn council discusses ODOT jurisdictional-transfer process as option for Highway 43 repairs
Summary
Mayor introduced the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee process and presented Tigard’s recent application as an example. Councilors and staff said the mechanism could bring significant funding but noted uncertainties about legislative approval and long‑term maintenance responsibilities.
Mayor Bialystoski told the West Linn City Council on March 3 that the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee accepts applications every even‑numbered year and can recommend legislative funding to bring a state highway to a state of good repair.
The discussion centered on whether West Linn should consider pursuing a transfer of Highway 43 from ODOT to the city as a way to secure substantial repair funding. The mayor showed the council the City of Tigard’s application to the committee and its supporting materials, including a committee recommendation of $50,000,000 to the legislature for Tigard’s transfer request.
Why it matters: A successful transfer can unlock state funding for major…
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