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Tualatin council unanimously approves consultant study for 12th/Sherwood/Boones Ferry railroad intersection

City of Tualatin City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The City Council voted unanimously to authorize a consultant contract with Kittleson to study safety and design options — from surface turn lanes to grade-separated solutions — for the congested 12th/Sherwood/Boones Ferry railroad intersection, with public involvement and railroad coordination planned.

Tualatin — The City Council on [date of meeting] unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5939-26 to authorize a consultant contract with Kittleson for a Phase 1 concept evaluation of the 12th Avenue/Sherwood Road/Boones Ferry Road railroad intersection.

City engineer Mike McCarthy told council the intersection ranks high on county crash lists, is difficult for pedestrians and bicyclists, and can remain congested for 20–30 minutes when long trains block crossings. The study will produce a high-level analysis of options — including no-build, surface improvements with added turn lanes, and…

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