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Council approves TGM grant application for transportation plan update; county commissioner outlines interchange funding progress
Summary
The Dundee City Council approved a resolution to apply for a Transportation Growth Management (TGM) grant to update the city—s transportation system plan, including access planning for the Riverside area. County Commissioner Johnson briefed the council on county consolidation of services and progress toward McDougall interchange funding.
The Dundee City Council on July 8 approved Resolution 2025-12 to apply for a Transportation Growth Management (TGM) grant to update the city—s transportation system plan and evaluate access to the Riverside area. David (staff; last name not specified) described the grant as competitive and said the application would support studies of 99 West, local circulation, pedestrian and truck access and potential changes to zoning or roadway layout. "We also got more of a downtown street than, 99 West," he said when describing goals for more pedestrian-friendly design.
Council and staff said they expect letters of support from multiple partners; staff indicated the county commissioners planned to provide a joint letter of support. The motion to approve the grant application passed. Staff said the grant could be worth about $250,000 and that the project would evaluate feasibility of changes including how Riverside could safely connect to 99 and potential small roadway improvements.
Earlier in the meeting County Commissioner Johnson updated the council about county operations and regional transportation efforts. He said the county is consolidating multiple departments into a single campus building and expects phased occupancy into early 2026. He also updated the council on efforts to secure funding for the McDougall interchange, saying the project—s projected cost estimate ranged from about $14 million to $18 million and that the county is still seeking roughly $5 million in additional state funding. Commissioner Johnson said construction has shifted and that ODOT currently projects work around 2030 but that local advocates are continuing to press for acceleration.
Why it matters: The TGM-funded transportation system plan update would provide city-level guidance on accommodating growth, improving pedestrian safety and planning for Riverside access. County progress on the McDougall interchange touches regional traffic and safety impacts that also affect Dundee.
What—s next: Staff and volunteers will compile letters of support and proceed with the grant application. If funded, the consultant work would produce recommendations for code and street changes for council consideration and potential capital projects subject to separate approvals.
