The Lake Oswego Street System includes more than 178 miles of streets, 32 traffic signals and 23.7 miles of pedestrian pathways. The streets are classified as major and minor arterials, major collectors, neighborhood collectors and local residential streets.
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The Street Operations Program is responsible for the maintenance of 178 miles of pavement, in addition to striping, traffic signals, potholes and pavement repair, brush removal, street signs, pavement marking and sweeping.
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Block Party Signs
A "Block Party" is a gathering organized by residents of the neighborhood abutting the street to be closed, for their enjoyment. If you are interested in having a block party or would like more information about how to apply for a Block Party Permit, please follow the link below.
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Public Works Street Operations address Pot Hole Repair Requests, Pavement Markings, as well as Signs and Removal of Dead Animals in the public right of way. Please contact us at 503-635-0280 if you have any questions or need assistance.
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Sidewalks are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner to maintain and keep free of debris. Broken sidewalks that are damaged by tree roots or other causes should be repaired to provide safe pedestrian access.
Please note: The City of Lake Oswego prohibits blowing, raking, sweeping, or depositing yard debris onto City sidewalks or streets (LOC 42.06.310 and 34.02.035(20)).
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Public Works Operations diligently follows weather reports, monitors our weather stations and road conditions, prepares for and is on the ready for weather events. Often City crews get started in the early hours to eliminate commuting hazards or mitigate very snowy or icy conditions. In the event of snowfall where plowing is required the City of Lake Oswego has four dump trucks
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Have you seen a street light that is out, on during the day, damaged or is flickering on and off?
The City of Lake Oswego is responsible for maintaining approximately 15% of the street lights in Lake Oswego. The remaining 85% of the lights are maintained by Portland General Electric (PGE).
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Transportation funding is one of the most challenging issues facing cities. Over the past decade, the City of Lake Oswego has used a variety of funding sources including State gas taxes, franchise fees, system development charges, general fund monies, road transfer revenues and, most recently, general obligation bonds to construct and maintain its transportation system valued at over $182...
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Street Trees/ROW Trees are an important amenity to the City. They provide shade, habitat, and beauty. Street trees in the right-of-way adjacent to the property are the responsibility of the property owner to maintain. Trees in medians and other public areas, such as Parks, City reservoirs, etc. are maintained by the City.
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