Project Need: There is a lack of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure along this busy arterial that is a key link in the transportation network. Safe crosswalk locations are lacking. Drivers must wait in busy travel lanes to find gaps to make a left turn off McDonald Street, and the intersection with Hall Boulevard needs optimization improvements. This project has been a priority to address multi-model and safety needs for many years. Water system transmission lines are also aging and not built to current standards.

UPDATE: The City will start the design for the McDonald Street Project in January of 2025. The City is aware that some property owners on McDonald Street have been notified regarding potential property impacts from the roadway improvements. This notification did not come from the City. Property negotiations will not begin until the project is further in the design process.

Project Description: Study McDonald Street from Pacific Highway to Hall Boulevard to increase safety and promote the complete street design concept. The study will review options for adding sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use paths, and turn lanes. The project will start with a study phase, and follow with the full design and construction. The project will result in enhancements for pedestrians at crosswalks; increased safety for people walking and biking; reduced potential for crashes involving vehicles turning or waiting to turn; intersection improvements at Hall Boulevard; replacement of deteriorating major waterlines in the right-of-way; and some undergrounding of overhead utilities. This project supports the vision statement in the City of Tigard’s Strategic Plan: “Tigard: an equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone.”

Operations and Maintenance Impact: The study phase will not have an increased cost for operations and maintenance. It is anticipated the study will confirm the need for additional pavement, sidewalks and striping, and additional curbed street to sweep, which will increase cost for maintenance after construction.

Prioritization: Health, Welfare and Safety