Traffic congestion and safety at Willamette Drive and Walling Way
Summary
Neighbors worry car wash traffic will collide with the Starbucks queue on Walling Way, block the Cedar Oak shopping center entrance, and push shortcut traffic through residential streets. The applicant says the site generates 47% fewer trips than the old McDonald's and meets ODOT's volume-to-capacity standard.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any Highway 43 mitigation would need ODOT approval and could carry public cost; no figure was given.
Car wash customers and the applicant benefit from highway access; the applicant also agreed to an ADA ramp upgrade.
Residents using Walling Way to exit the neighborhood and nearby businesses fear worse congestion and safety risks.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Work Session - Oct 20, 2026
West Linn's transportation plan hasn't had a full update since 2008, and projects must be in the plan to qualify for federal dollars. Staff pitched seeking a state TGM grant, with the regional plan adopted in 2028.
Planning Commission Meeting - Mar 18, 2026
Neighbors worry car wash traffic will collide with the Starbucks queue on Walling Way, block the Cedar Oak shopping center entrance, and push shortcut traffic through residential streets. The applicant says the site generates 47% fewer trips than the old McDonald's and meets ODOT's volume-to-capacity standard.
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