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Transportation

Transportation in Tigard
In the City of Tigard, transportation has played a major role in shaping the community. From the first railroad tracks that established Tigardville to the development of Pacific Hwy/99W straight through its center, Tigard's commercial areas developed along primary routes and residential followed nearby.

Today mobility issues continue to influence the daily experiences of Tigard residents and businesses. Three state highways criss-cross Tigard: Pacific Hwy/99W, Interstate 5, and Highway 217. While these major roadways provide exceptional access to Tigard, frequent traffic congestion is a significant concern for access to and travel within Tigard. These roadways also contribute to sometimes challenging conditions for pedestrians and cyclists. The original railroad tracks are still used for freight, and now also serve passenger trains as the alignment for the Westside Express Service (WES), one of the few U.S. suburban-to-suburban commuter rail lines. This complements two Transit Centers within the City that provide regional bus service. In addition, the regional Fanno Creek Trail provides an alternative route for bicyclists and pedestrians to travel along the creek. The effectiveness and performance of all of these transportation options impact land uses, current and future, as well as transportation facility planning.

The City of Tigard is taking a long-range view in planning for the future transportation needs to serve the community. This includes working in partnership with planners from the state of Oregon, Metro regional government, TriMet, Washington County, and neighboring jurisdictions.
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Current Focus Areas
-   Transportation System Plan Update
These goals and policies have been developed to guide the City's twenty year vision of transportation system needs. Sections on Pedestrians, Bicycles, Motor Vehicles and Transit are included.

  Downtown Circulation Plan
The City's objective is the completion of a plan for vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation in the Downtown Urban Renewal District which implements the community's planning vision.

  Southwest Corridor High Capacity Transit Planning
One of the potential corridors that would affect Tigard is a High Capacity Transit corridor roughly following Oregon 99W and Barbur Boulevard from downtown Portland through Tigard and extending to the southwest.

Relevant Links
Comprehensive Planning

Transportation-Related Activities in Tigard

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