Clackamas County Seeks Public Input on Long-Range Transportation Plan Update

Clackamas County, OR. — Clackamas County has launched a public engagement effort as it updates its Transportation System Plan (TSP), a state-required document refreshed approximately every 10 years to guide long-term transportation investments.

The plan determines which transportation projects are eligible for future funding by placing them on prioritized lists. County officials are seeking input from people who live, work, and travel in Clackamas County to help shape transportation goals and identify needed improvements in areas outside city limits through the year 2045.

“Everyone uses our transportation system in some way to get to places that are important to us,” said project manager Jeff Owen. “Better understanding community needs can help us identify and prioritize transportation projects in Clackamas County now and over the next 20 years.”

Public feedback can be provided in several ways, including completing an online survey and interactive map to identify transportation issues, attending one of six regional virtual meetings, or emailing comments to the project team at TSPupdate@clackamas.us

The virtual meetings, scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m., will include a project overview, guidance on submitting feedback online, and time for questions with transportation experts. Meeting dates and regional focuses include:

Jan. 8 — East County (near Sandy and Estacada)

Jan. 13 — Southwest County (near Molalla, Canby, and Oregon City)

Jan. 14 — Northwest County (near Wilsonville, Lake Oswego, and West Linn)

Jan. 20 — Greater McLoughlin Area (near Gladstone and Clackamas)

Jan. 21 — West Greater Clackamas Regional Center/Industrial Area (near Milwaukie)

Jan. 22 — East Greater Clackamas Regional Center/Industrial Area (near Happy Valley)

Participants will learn about the Transportation System Plan, document gaps and needs, and share ideas for improvements to roads, sidewalks, bike facilities, public transit, and airports. Advance registration is recommended but not required.

County officials said an additional public feedback period is planned for the spring, when proposed projects will be prioritized based on technical analysis, advisory committee input, and community and business feedback.