Did you Miss the Open House Hearings?
The Open House Hearings provided an opportunity for community members to learn more about each of the six project alternatives. The information below presents a description of each of the project alternatives, as well as analysis and key findings presented at the Open House Hearings. These findings are presented in form of eight information stations including:
- Project Process
- Range of Alternatives
- Transportation
- Land use and Socioeconomics
- Biological Resources
- Cultural and Archeological Resources
- Other Environmental Topics
- Estimated Project Costs
Please review each of the information stations to learn more about the project alternatives. Submit your comment card online, or print out the survey and mail to 1110 SE Alder Street, #301, Portland, OR 97214.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the I-5 to 99W Connector Project. Your feedback will help shape the I-5 to 99W Connector preferred solution.
You may submit comments online until July 30.
Factsheets
You may find the following handouts helpful when formalizing your comments.
Range of Alternatives
Range of Alternative This handout provides descriptions of the six project alternatives, including graphics.
Issues and Responses
Project Issues and Responses - FAQ
Information Stations
Project Process
This station presents information regarding the project purpose and need, goals and range of objectives as well as the decion making structure and project committees roles. Graphics are also included that highlight the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) mobility corridors as well as regional growth projections.
Click on the links below to view graphics from the Open House Hearings
Process Decision Making Structure
Project Decision Making Committees
Range of Alternatives
Click on the links below to learn more about improvements and alignments of the six project alternatives.
Alternative Development Process
Project Alternatives All six alternatives presented on an aerial photo
Alternative 3 - EESA The EESA alternative includes major improvements to existing roadways systems. Click here to view a list of EESA improvements.
Alternative 4 - New Connector North of Sherwood
Alternative 5 - New Connector in Sherwood
Alternative 6 - New Connector South of Sherwood
Transportation
Overall Vehicle Miles Traveled (VTM) in the Project Area
PM Peak Hour Travel Times Between Industrial Areas and State Highways
Key Findings - Industrial Areas
Weekday PM Peak Hour Travel Times Between Town Centers and State Highways
Key Findings - Town Center Travel Times
Land Use and Socioeconomics
Key Findings for Economy, Town Centers, Socioec and Community Services
Biological Resources
Key Findings - Biological Resources
Tualatin River Natural Wildlife Refuge
Wetlands Within the Project Area
Cultural and Archeological Resources
Likely Areas for Significant Historic-Period Archeological Resources
Archeologically Sensitive Areas
Other Environmental Topics Estimated Cost
Landscape Units and Viewpoints
Soft Soils, Shallow Bedrock, and Shallow Groundwater
Topographic Map with alternatives
Estimated Project Costs
Total Cost Summary by Alternative
Alternative 3 (EESA) project pieces with cost estimate
Alternative 4 project pieces with cost estimate
Alternative 5 project pieces with cost estimate
Alternative 6 project pieces with cost estimate
