Frequently Asked Questions

In May 2018, Tualatin voters approved a $20 million General Obligation bond measure – a new property tax – to pay for improvements to the City’s transportation system over the next 3 to 5 years. This program is now well underway, with the first projects completed.

Projects

Congestion

Traffic Safety

Safe Access to Schools and Parks

Pedestrian Activated Signals

Driver Feedback Signs

Funding

The Regional Context:

What Tualatin Residents May Notice About Traffic Congestion

 
Traffic
Scorecard*

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Most Congested Metro Area

Portland is the nation’s 40th largest – but #12 most congested metro area (of 297 metro cities)

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Most Congested in North America

#13 in North America (319 cities) – more congested than any city in Mexico and every Canadian city except Montreal.

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Most Congested in the World

#40 most congested in world (1,360 cities)

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Portland area congestion is worst at peak commute hours, but now present at all times of day/week

Most Congested U.S. Cities**

  • 1 Honolulu
  • 2 Jacksonville
  • 3 San Diego
  • 4 Los Angeles
  • 5 Portland

* Source: INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard, February 2018
** Source: WAZE Driver Satisfaction Index, December 2017