Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tualatin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads
Transportation project prioritization
Staff unveiled a tiered system for ranking roughly 100 transportation projects, which will drive the next five-year Capital Improvement Plan starting around December or January.
Tualatin-Sherwood Road / Rail Crossing Study
The rail crossing at Tualatin-Sherwood Road causes major congestion — one freight train blocking the crossing can take traffic 45 minutes to recover. Four options are on the table: widen the crossing, go over the rail, go under it, or do nothing, but the advisory committee, Planning Commission, and public all prefer different things. Council hasn't picked a direction yet and wants more info on safety, bike/ped facilities, and funding.
Sub-regional transit service study
Tualatin will lead a $160,000 study with Lake Oswego, Sherwood, and West Linn on how to improve transit service — a response to long-standing dissatisfaction with bus service in all four cities.
TriMet Budget Reductions and Proposed Service Cuts
Regional mayors are discussing a joint letter to TriMet pushing back on service cuts. Tualatin agreed to sign on.