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Commissioners back on‑street buffered bike lanes for 205th Avenue bridge project; staff to advance final design
Summary
County staff recommended buffered on‑street bike lanes with wide sidewalks for the 205th Avenue bridge replacement between Gracie Lane and Catawba Road. Commissioners endorsed the recommendation and asked staff to proceed to final design and construction planning.
Washington County staff recommended — and commissioners accepted — an on‑street buffered bike lane design with wide sidewalks as the preferred bicycle facility for the 205th Avenue Bridge Replacement Project between Gracie Lane and Catawba Road. The board reviewed two concepts on Jan. 14 and directed staff to advance the recommended alternative into final design and construction planning.
Why it matters: The project replaces a narrow, functionally obsolete bridge over Beaverton Creek, adds sidewalks and lighting, and is sized to accommodate future roadway widening. The design decision affects cyclists, pedestrians, neighborhood connectivity and right‑of‑way impacts for adjacent property owners.
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