Transportation Engineering

Widening roadway to a consistent three lanes and adding bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides from 99E to Lee Elementary School. A yellow and red flashing signal will also be installed at the intersection of Ivy St and Township Road. Signal will be activated to green-yellow-red phases when future traffic demand warrants signal. Fully accessible curb ramps will be constructed at intersection corners, as well as stormwater facility upgrades that will provide improved drainage for the roadway and treatment of stormwater runoff. 

South Ivy Street connects downtown Canby to schools, parks, and surrounding residential neighborhoods. As an important connection, it is crucial that this road serve vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. Our goal is to construct a complete street, creating a linked network of sidewalks and bike lanes giving bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages access to local businesses, schools, parks, and nearby neighborhoods.

Through a collaborative effort between the community, city and county, multiple alternatives to improve South Ivy Street were evaluated. The final project will safely accommodate existing traffic growth, minimize impacts to adjacent properties and parking, and make South Ivy a more walkable and complete street.

Why

To provide a safe route for bikes and pedestrians along Ivy St. and provide a traffic signal at the intersection of Ivy St. and Township Road. 

Schedule

• Utility Relocation: July 23 – Spring 2024
• Design: Sept. 2019 – Jan. 2024
• Right of way: Nov. 2020 – May 2024
• Construction: June 2024 – Dec. 2025

Things to be aware of

• Expect flagging and lane closures for vehicles and bicycles daily during construction between SW 1st Ave (Hwy 99E) and SW 11th Ave. Local access to driveways will be maintained. Pedestrian access will be provided. Please slow down and use caution near the work zone. 
• Canby Utility is moving power underground and adding street lighting. Expect crews to be onsite through spring 2024. While weekend and night work is not planned, it may be needed for the utility relocation work. Traffic flaggers will direct travelers through lane closures. Please slow down and be mindful in the work zone.  Thank you for your patience as we work to complete this project as quickly and safely as possible.

Funding

• Project estimate is $7 million
• Funding is provided from State Funded Local Projects funds, County Road Funds and City of Canby funds. 

June 2021 open house materials

• 2D Plans
• Township Road Intersection
• 11th Street Intersection
• Preliminary Design Flyover Video

Clackamas County is assisting the City of Gladstone, who received federal grant funding from the Regional Flexible Funds Allocation (RFFA), in studying the feasibility and location of constructing a bridge in the abandoned Trolley Trail Bridge crossing of the Clackamas River.

Studying the feasibility of replacing the Trolley Trail Bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists would provide a much-needed active transportation link across the Clackamas River linking the City of Gladstone and Oregon City, and become a signature landmark for the popular Trolley Trail.

Updated : 1/30/20

Current activities: Draft environmental baseline reports are being finalized.

Schedule: The Final Design Concept Alternatives Report was completed in January of 2020. The City of Gladstone received an Active Transportation Grant from Metro to perform the design, engineering and permitting of the replacement bridge. The design is anticipated to start in early 2021

Project impact on traffic: None

Contact: Joel Howie, Project Manager — jhowie@clackamas.us, 503-742-4658

Engineer: Doug Johnson, PE (David Evans & Associates)

Consultant: David Evans & Associates

You might like to know: A meeting was held at the City of Gladstone on 10/31/19 to discuss the feasibility study and the draft bridge concepts.
Presentation

Funding:

• Estimated cost of the feasibility study: $225,000 ($202,000 approximately from federal RFFA grant)
• Estimated cost of the design: $1,228,000 ($1,101,884 approximately from federal RFFA grant)

South End Road was damaged in March 2017 as a result of heavy rains. A state emergency declaration, which included Clackamas County, was signed by the governor that allowed Clackamas County to be eligible for the federal funding. Federal Emergency Relief Program (ERP) funds were received to stabilize the roadway and slope on South End Road near Coffee Creek (milepost 3.8).

Clackamas County constructed temporary pavement repairs to these areas in the spring of 2017. Additional geotechnical exploration and surveying defined subsurface conditions and identified solutions to stabilize the slope.

Two types of retaining walls designed to prevent future slide activity will be built on the embankment along the north side of South End Road. A section of the roadway will be reconstructed where cracks have surfaced. Drainage will be improved on the west side of the road to carry water away from the roadway to prevent future damage.

Schedule

Construction is planned through Jan. 31, 2023 to complete construction of the retaining walls, placement of the base lifts of asphalt, installation of trees and shrubs, and temporary striping. The final layer of asphalt and permanent striping will be completed in the spring/summer of 2023. All work is expected to be completed by June of 2023.

Traffic impacts

South End Road will be closed from 7 a.m., April 17 through 6 p.m., April 20, 2023, 24 hours a day. This closure is needed for the final roadway paving near the retaining wall constructed last fall. All traffic will be detoured along Warner-Parrot Road, Linn Ave., 5th St. and High St. 

Final striping work will follow two weeks later and can be done with traffic flaggers, so expect traffic delays up to 20 minutes.

The closure and paving activities depend on dry warm weather. Watch for update closures dates on the project warning signs on South End Road.

Current activities

• Preparing for final paving and permanent striping

Funding

• Estimated total project cost: $4.6 million
• Funded through a federal emergency relief program ($4 million) matched with county road funds ($600,000)

Other Resources

• Presentation to Canemah Neighborhood Association, April 15, 2021

To promote traffic safety county wide and help develop, review and recommend policies, programs and projects addressing traffic safety. Examples include conducting DUII education at local area schools, supporting a Safe Communities program, reviewing and recommending projects and priorities of safety improvements and other safety expenditures as well as participation in area safety fairs to promote traffic safety.

The Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) is made up of 12 adults and one or more high school students. The TSC focuses on projects and programs in the following areas:

• alcohol and drugs related to traffic safety
• codes and laws related to traffic safety
• driver education
• highway design, construction and maintenance
• identification and monitoring of high crash locations
• pedestrian and bicycle safety
• traffic data
• school bus and school zone safety
• traffic control devices

The Traffic Safety Commission meets the first Wednesday of every other month from 7–9 p.m. in the Development Services Building Room 301, 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City or through Zoom. If you would like to join by Zoom, you must first register.

Commission members

• Christopher Larsen (chair)
• Ronna Keeney (vice chair)
• Janette DeCastro
• William Feeley
• Laurie Hedwall
• Bob Karl
• Rafael Kaup
• Andrew Labonte
• Nathan McCarty
• James Waddington
• Michael Wilson

Committee work has included development of bicycle and pedestrian safety programs, reviewing bicycle and pedestrian project priorities, and completing the county’s Active Transportation Plan. Our goals include:

• Develop a coordinated system of safe and convenient bikeways and walkways
• Stimulate public awareness
• Examine current and future financing options and budget strategies for bicycle and pedestrian projects

The Pedestrian and Bikeway Advisory Committee generally meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 301 of the Development Services Building, 150 Beavercreek Road in Oregon City.

The Committee is currently meeting remotely via Zoom. 

The public is welcome to attend. Please check the list below for the next meeting.

Committee Membership

• David Weber (chair)
• Joseph Edge (vice-chair)
• Steve Adams
• Kelli Grover
• Dale Guenther
• Pete Ihrig
• Emma Lugo
• Mindy Montecucco
• Bruce Parker
• Del Scharffenberg
• Hans Tschersich
• Dick Weber

Clackamas County is responsible for maintaining the integrity and safety of over 1,400 miles of county roads, 186 bridges, and nearly 200 traffic signals. This transportation system represents a $1 billion investment that must be continually maintained and improved to accommodate increasing demands.

The Transportation System Plan includes more than 300 capital transportation improvement projects needed over the next 20 years as defined through two years of public engagement.

The 5-Year Capital Improvement Program includes projects from the transportation system plan scheduled for construction between 2024–2028. These projects are either fully funded or have funds for preliminary planning and design. The capital improvement program includes schedules and funding sources for each project in the five-year plan (pages 9 – 15).

Projects can range from adding a sidewalk paving roads, upgrading traffic signals, adding turn lanes and even replacing bridges.

Of the 86 projects in the five-year capital improvement program estimated to cost approximately $220 million, about $16 million is funded through the Community Road Fund. These projects have been prioritized to improve safety and enhance capacity by upgrading roads, improving bridges and culverts, installing new signal systems and completing major repairs.

Sources of the projects include:

• Transportation System Plan
• Transportation Safety Action Plan
• Community Road Fund prioritization
• Development Agency work program
• Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Plan, the county’s technology upgrade plan for traffic signals
• ADA Transition Plan, the county’s plan that identifies barriers that impede access to county roadways for people with disabilities
• The Five-year
• Regular county review and inspection of bridges and culverts
• Other critical work identified through road maintenance and repairs

The plan outlines the county’s Transportation Equity Index and how the projects serve communities historically underserved or adversely impacted by the transportation system (pages 16 – 19).