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Engineering and Roads

Transportation Engineering builds a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure system to meet the needs of Clackamas County citizens through Capital Improvement Projects, development review and administration of road statutes.

Permits

Before digging to prepare a site for construction you should call the local utility company hotline Call Before You Dig.

Prior to obtaining building permits, the applicant shall provide all required submittals from their conditions of approval and obtain a Development Permit for street and site improvements such as road, driveway, curb, sidewalk, drainage, parking, maneuvering area, and signage.

Entrance (driveway) permits (PDF) are required when a new access to a county road is proposed.

Utility Permits (PDF) are required for work in the public right-of-ways

Refer to the Roadway Standards for additional information.

Traffic

The engineering department is responsible for overseeing and improving traffic conditions in Clackamas County. There are traffic cams available for the public to view. Several resources are used to assist in overseeing and improving the safety on Clackamas County roads.

Roundabouts are an increasing popular and proven way of increasing traffic safety, keeping traffic moving and reducing fuel consumption.

In late December 2007, the Board of County Commissioners approved the establishment of Street SMART—the Street Safety, Mobility and Reliability Team—to recommend to the Board how best to keep residential and commercial traffic moving smoothly in our County and our region.

Transportation (Traveling in Clackamas County)

Since weather and road closures can affect our daily travel, the engineering department has provided useful information to assist the public with their daily commute. There are several travel options in Clackamas County. Engineering oversees transportion projects in the county for bike paths, roads, Canby ferry, and bridges. Projects for buses and information for local transit is managed by other agencies.

Transportation Projects

  • Bridges
  • Capital Improvement Plan and Program
    The "Capital Improvement Plan and Program" for the County documents the 20-Year plan for capital transportation projects needed in the next twenty years, the 5-year program of high-priority and funded projects that are slated for construction in the near term.

    Capital improvement projects are funded through multiple programs at the federal, state, and local levels. Most federal and state funds are channeled through Metro, where the Joint Policy Advisory Committee for Transportation (JPACT), a committee made up of local government representatives, determines which projects will be funded based on regional needs.
  • Construction Updates
  • Light Rail
  • Pedestrians
  • Round Abouts
  • Sunrise Project

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