Washington County government is considering building a new highway between I-5 near Wilsonville and 99W in Sherwood known as the “Connector,” as well as reviewing other transportation improvements that could be made in the area. This webpage provides details on upcoming public comment opportunities and information on the proposed I-5/99W Connector Route project, as well as suggested “talking points.”
June 24–26 Public Open Houses
Public Comment Period Open Until July 30
“Talking Points” for General Public Comment
Sample Letters of Comment for: Businesses and Residents
Summary of Connector Project Alternatives 1–6
Key Findings and Impacts of “Build a Connector Highway” Alternatives 4, 5, 6
Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce Takes Position on Connector Project
Note from Wilsonville Mayor Charlotte Lehan
Recent Media Coverage of Connector Route Project
June 24–26 Public Open Houses
Working in conjunction with Metro and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), three public “open house” hearings are being hosted in the affected jurisdictions of Tualatin, Sherwood and Wilsonville on June 24–26:
Members of the public are invited to drop in at any time to the open houses — the same information and official comment opportunities will be provided at all three events. Public opinion is sought through written or verbal comments in order to begin narrowing alternatives down to a preferred solution.
Public Comment Period Open Until July 30
Members of the public have until July 30, 2008, to submit written comments on the proposed I-5/99W Connector Route Project:
Online:
I-5/99W Connector Comment Form
Email:
Vaughn Brown, Public Involvement Specialist
vbrown@jlainvolve.com
Phone:
Connector Comment Line: 503-595-9915
Postal Mail:
I-5/99W Connector Comments
c/o Vaughn Brown, Public Involvement Specialist
1110 SE Alder Street, Suite 301
Portland, OR 97214
For additional information:
Vaughn Brown, Connector Project Public Involvement Specialist: 503-235-5881 x102
Dan Knoll, City of Wilsonville Public Affairs Coordinator: 503-570-1502
See Talking Points and Sample Letters of Comment: Businesses and Residents