TRANSPORTATION

The Engineering Division consolidates the engineering functions of the water, sanitary sewer, and surface water utilities as well as development engineering and solid waste and recycling. We are committed to excellence in infrastructure management, planning, design and construction. We cover a wide range of activities including the Willamette Shore Trolley, Pathways, the Transportation Advisory Board, the traffic count program, the sponsor a bench program, the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, as well as general transportation related issues.  We also provide spatial information to both internal and external customers by producing maps, atlases, aerial photos and construction plans.

Concerns, comments and questions regarding traffic related matters can be sent to traffic@ci.oswego.or.us If you have a technical question a staff person will respond.  Make sure to include your contact information if you would like a response.

Movie/Photo Permits

The City of Lake Oswego has been the filming location for several movies, a television series, a children's video production and several commercials.   The reasons for selecting the City of Lake Oswego are varied: we have wonderful scenery, including lots of large trees, mature landscaping, and a lake; we are close to the Portland International Airport (15 miles), and the Willamette Valley, the Oregon coast and Mt. Hood., and we have a desirable location between Interstate 5 and the Willamette River. 

Every Corner is a Crosswalk "Video"

This is a cool little film, reminding road users that “every corner is a crosswalk” and highlighting Oregon's "Stop and Stay Stopped" pedestrian safety law. The movie was created by the nonprofit Animated Traffic Law Center, which uses animations to educate people about traffic law. Portland Parks & Recreation will show the film before screenings in its summer “Movies in the Park” events. The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles will also feature their film in selected waiting rooms.

http://videos.oregonlive.com/oregonian/2009/06/every_corner_is_a_crosswalk.html

Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Information Notification

If you would like to receive meeting notices and information regarding TAB, sign up by clicking on the above link. 

Traffic Control Plan Guidelines and Application

The purpose of a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) is to allow the contractor to work within the public right-of-way efficiently and effectively while maintaining a safe, uniform flow of traffic.

Neighborhood Traffic
The purpose of this program is to give citizens greater participation in decisions regarding traffic management on neighborhood streets in order to promote the safety and livability of residential neighborhoods through the use of education, traffic management devices and enforcement.  

Traffic Count Program

2006 Traffic Counts

2007 Traffic Counts

2008 Traffic Counts

2009 Traffic Counts

2010  Traffic Counts

Pathways
Starting in 1992 the City of Lake Oswego began building pathways that formed walking loops around the City. There are currently five main loops totaling 23.7 miles.

System Development Charges (SDCs) (PDF brochure)
System development charges are fees paid by new development to recover a portion of the cost of existing infrastructure and to help fund new infrastructure necessary to serve new development. Infrastructure includes streets, the water system, sanitary and storm sewers, and parks.

Transportation System
The City’s Transportation System Plan (TSP) provides a plan for the development of the City’s transportation infrastructure.  Specific projects are further developed as resources become available.  The TSP includes elements for roadways, bike, pedestrian, transit and rail related improvements.

Willamette Shore Trolley
The Willamette Shore Trolley offers a ride on an authentic trolley car that runs for seven miles between Lake Oswego and Portland, along the west shore of the Willamette River. The Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society operates the trolley under an agreement with the City.

Other Useful Resources

ODOT's Travel Advisory link - www.tripcheck.com

Travel Options Guide - http://www.drivelesssavemore.com/