Cityscape 2008-04 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner Celebrating Trees in Tigard
Despite the tools available to a city like Did you know that the State of Oregon devotes not just one day but an
Tigard,it's a challenge to keep up with all entire week to Arbor Week.
the new ideas for making government work Mayor Dirksen will observe this Attend a Planning Commission
better. Belonging to organizations like the pecial time by reading an Arbor Day meeting and voice your opinion
League of Oregon Cities and the National proclamation at the April 8 City regarding the addition of an
League of Cities keeps us in touch with Council meeting, and by planting trees Urban Forest chapter to Tigard's
other cities in Oregon and across the U.S. at Templeton Elementary School on Comprehensive Plan. This public
Even so,it's hard to find and network with April 10. hearing is scheduled for Monday,
those who are truly on the cutting edge. April 7 at City Hall. Contact John
What will you do to celebrate? Floyd at 503-718-2429 or johnfl@
This year Tigard has joined a group The following is a list of ways you tigard-orgov.
called"The Alliance for Innovation." and your family may want to join the
Their purpose is"transforming local �k Visit the Tigard Public Library
city in celebrating Arbor Week: and pick up a book about trees.A
governance through discovery and applica-
tion of leading ideas and practices to better * Participate in the SOLV IT event special Arbor Week book list will
serve citizens and their communities." For on Saturday,April 19 from be available all month long.
example,Tigard staff used the Alliance to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and help protect �c Tune into channel 28 on April 8 at
research water partnership structures to trees by pulling English ivy from 7:30 p.m.to watch the City Council
help in our negotiations for a new water the Ascension Trail. For more meeting as the Mayor reads an
source. The Alliance is a two-way street. information,contact Carla Staedter Arbor Day proclamation and
City staff have also responded to requests at 503-718-2788. Seeiage 3 for presents awards to Tigard's Top
for innovative programs and policies Tigard details. Tree Stewards of 2007.
has implemented—like the Commercial * Evaluate your own landscape to �c Get involved in updating Tigard's
Crimes Unit. determine if you have trees that are tree ordinances and standards to
Through networking with other in need of maintenance or if there better protect and enhance the
member jurisdictions and taking advantage are any tree planting opportunities. urban forest. Contact Marissa
of the information resources the Alliance Contact the Pacific Northwest Daniels at 503-718-2428 or
Chapter of Arboriculture at www nIarissa@tigard-orgov.
has to offer,it is our goal to keep Tigard pnwisa.org or 503-874-8263 for a
from ever being"business as usual,"but referral to a professional certified _
rather striving to always improve,be more arborist who can assist you. i
efficient,and get full value out of every tax
dollar. �k Learn more about the Tigard
Tree Board and/or attend a Tree
Take a look at the Alliance's newsletter Board meeting. For program
in the Mayor's Corner at www.tigard-orgov/ information and/or meeting dates,
mayor. times,and locations,contact City
Arborist Todd Prager,at 503-718-
(it Jam• 2700 or todd@tigard-orgov. ;r
Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON,TOM WOODRUFF
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Downtown Tigard...What's Next?
On Take Time to Make a
n February 12,the
City Center Development Difference for Youth in
Agency(CCDA) adopted sy Our Community
the Fanno Creek Park Plan to attend the town hall style
&Plaza Master Plan. meeting to help increase community
Adoption of the master plan awareness of underage drinking.
supports the Development
Agency's decision made on ■ Thursday,April 3,7-8:30 p.m.
August 28 to locate a public 99� yt. ■ Tigard High School Cafeteria
plaza on the Stevens Marine rP�a (9000 SW Durham Road)
property in downtown eon m ■ Refreshments will be served
Tigard.The master plan
details the layout and design kF ■ Questions? Contact Connie
for the public plaza and its Ramaekers at 503-431-4022
connection to Main Street ;
and lower Fanno Creek e°
Park. It also redesigns City Center Advisory
Fanno Creek Park between r Commission (CCAC)
Hall Boulevard and Main Seeking Volunteers
Street,providing restoration °�s
of a prime native habitat in
The City of'Tigard has an approved
the city including new trails, Urban Renewal District and is actively
boardwalks,bridges,and I establishing a new Town Center
re-meandering of the creek —to recreate its historical The CCAC advises the City
alignment and ecology. Area I: Plaza District — Main to Ash SUR to Fanno Creek Park Council on downtown projects.The
Central to the master Area 2: Two Shopping Centers — Hall Blvd./99W city is actively engaged in several key
plan is the idea that projects including the development of
beautifying the downtown and creating The city will evaluate ways to a downtown plaza,the restoration of
much needed public space for events encourage redevelopment of the two a 23-acre park,and the redesign and
and social gatherings will encourage new shopping centers at Hall Boulevard and construction of two downtown streets.
investment in downtown. The plaza 99W. These properties are in the heart of a The CCAC is currently recruiting
district area,from Main Street to Ash and busy transportation corridor and hold new for three new members and one
Burnham Street to the railroad tracks, opportunity for regional retail,office and alternate position.
forms the core area of downtown,where housing development.
the city will initially be concentrating its In general,new housing construction Applications are due May 1,2008
public improvements. Full reconstruction is prime for downtown given the proximity
of Burnham Street will begin this summer to the freeway and planned amenities such Individuals will be selected
and Main Street in 2012 with help from a as Fanno Creek Park,the plaza,and new from three categories:
$2.5 million federal grant,the largest ever street improvements. Housing for seniors (1) Downtown business or
received by the city. and affordable income as well as row property owners; (2)Individuals with
Future Plans houses,condominiums,lofts and live-work p p
professional expertise in real estate
units are expected. As a result,the city development,architecture,landscape
With the completion of the master will be identifying land for assembly and architecture urban planning,or
plan,the city's effort will focus on evaluating opportunities for new housing affordable housing;or(3) Community
implementing the plan and addressing within the plaza district. h residents at-large.
financial challenges.Since urban renewal For information,contact Downtown
districts depend on increased property Redevelopment Manager Phil Nachbar at For information or an application,
values to generate new revenues for needed please contact Downtown Redevelop-
improvements,a key challenge for Tigard 503-718-2557 or Phil@tigard-orgov. ment Manager Phil Nachbar at 503-
is to generate new development within the 718-2557 orphil@tigard-or.gov.
district.
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Cityscape Newsletter 14
What's With All Those Signs?! Blaze a New Trail
You may have noticed an increase in Residential zones: Tigard Teams with SOLV
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signs placed around town,on sidewalks, ■ A-board type signs are allowed between The City of Tigard will sponsor a
street corners,and even attached to traffic SOLV IT event to remove English ivy
signs!Though the city does recognize the 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.only. No permit is along Ascension Trail.This new trail,which
need to advertise,sign regulations are in required. traverses a beautiful wooded setting,is
place to help eliminate clutter and provide ■ Lawn signs (small signs on a stick) are slated to open later this year. Some light
protection for pedestrians and motorists. also allowed without a permit. trail maintenance may be needed. To
The number,type and size of signs ■ More than one lawn sign is permissible preserve the area's native plants,a small
permitted depends on the zoning of the on a property if the signs are at least 50 patch of invasive ivy needs to be removed.
property,number of existing signs,and feet apart. * Saturday,April 19,9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
location of the proposed signs. Residential ■ Balloons,flags,and other additional * Go to the corner of SW Ascension and
zones are much more restrictive in attractants may not be added to signs. Mistletoe Drive and follow the signs.
signage in keeping with the neighborhood ■ Other signs, such as balloons and * Snacks,gloves and good company
character. Commercial and industrial zones banners may be eligible for use with a provided!
have more allowances due to the nature of
permit.
commercial activity. Following are some For more information contact
general guidelines for sign placement: Prohibited signs: Volunteer and Surface Water Quality
Right of Way Clusters of flags,pennants,roof signs, Coordinator Carla Staedter at 503-718-2788
bare light bulbs,blinking lights,continuous or carla@tigard-orgov.
NO signs are allowed in the public message reader boards and billboards are
right-of-way. This includes streets,
examples of signs that are not permitted in
sidewalks,planter strips and the area any areas.
surrounding traffic signs and utility
poles. Since right-of--way boundaries vary, If you have a sign you would like to
display,please first call the city at 503-639-
signs should not be posted until specific 4171,ext. 2421 to find allowable options
measurements for the area are obtained
from the city. for your advertising needs.Additionally,the
entire sign ordinance can be viewed at wwm)..
Commercial zones:
tigard-orgov,under the Tigard Development
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■ A-board and lawn signs,banners, Code,Section 18.780.
balloons,etc.all require permits. If you're interested in volunteering Gardeners Needed!
■ Balloons,flags and other additional to assist with sign removal or if you need Itchin'to use that green thumb?
attractants may not be added to signs. more information,please contact Code Then become a volunteer gardener!
Enforcement Officer Christine Darnell at Volunteer gardeners tend Tigard's
■ Other signs,such as wall and 503-639-4171 or Christine@tigard-orgov.
freestanding signs may be allowed with two large community gardens:the
a permit. Tupling Butterfly Garden at Cook Park
and the Sorg Rhododendron Garden
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at Summerlake Park. Volunteers work
"Casino Royale" at their own pace and set their own
A Fundraiser for the Tigard Leadership Institute schedules,including evenings and
and the Good Neighbor Center 4weekends.Time commitments can vary
from a half an hour to many hours a
Join the Tigard Leadership Institute, WHEN: Friday,May 16',7-11 p.m. week. Gardening tools are provided.
Class 2008,for evening e. Casino WHERE:BMW Motorcycles of Western Give back to your community and enjoy
tcasinoo"games,food and wine. Oregon, 12010 SW Garden Place,Tigard the relaxed settings offered at both
tables will be provided by Wild Bill's
Casino.Prizes will be awarded to those Tier PRICE: $50 per person (includes gardens.
with the most chips at the end of the hors d'oeuvres,wine and a starter set of ch@) For more information contact
night.Raffle tickets will be sold.Proceeds RESERVATIONS: tigardleadersbo@gmail.com Volunteer and Surface Water Quality
benefit the Good Neighbor Center and CoNrncr:Rindy Ranf at 503-639-1656 Coordinator Carla Staedter at 503-718-
the Tigard Leadership Institute. 2788 or Carla@tigard-or.gov.
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Hear a Buzz?Fight the Bite! Library Asks;
West Nile Virus
: Patrons Respond
Summer is just around the corner Inspect and Repair Screens—
and along with warmer weather and Keep mosquitoes from entering your 3,063 was the magic number this
April showers comes...mosquitoes home by repairing holes in or gaps ; year as a record number of people
and the possibility of West Nile Virus around window and door screens. ; responded to the library's annual
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(WNV).WNV occurs naturally in Avoid Mosquito Bites—Protect survey. The previous record was
birds.Mosquitoes that feed on infected 2,926 set in 2005.Nearly 77 percent
q yourself by wearing long sleeves and of the respondents were from Tigard.
birds can transmit the virus to humans, pants and consider applying insect p g
A total of 98.3 percent said the library
although human illness from WNV is repellent.
rare. was serving their needs—more than
Report Dead Crows or Jays— a two percent increase over the 95.9
The virus These birds arearticular) susceptible p y susce p percent approval rating last year.
has been found
to the virus and may be an indicator More libraryusers are rel
in Washington that WNV is present in the area.Avoid g
County.Tigard,inon the library's web site to conduct
contact with any dead crow or jay : library business. A total of 77 percent
partnership with and follow the reporting instructions
the county,haslisted below. ; said they renew items on the site,and
)410XX,N".implemented a � 71 percent said they place items on
For more information or to hold through the web site.
regional WNV
report a dead bird contact Water
response plan. 71Quality Program Coordinator Brian Survey responses also indicated
Steps the city is Wheatley at 503-718-2610 or briann@ that users are generally pleased with
the library's customer service. The
takingto ltigard-orgov.You can also visit the
ower your checkout desk and the children's
risk: county's web site at www..cawashington. reference desk were rated"excellent"
■ Mosquitoes and mosquito larvae are onus/mosquito. or"good"by 98 percent of those
monitored to detect WNV. who used them. A total of 97 percent
■ ; of those who use the Reference Desk
City catch basins with standing
rated its service as"excellent"or
water are treated to prevent
mosquito larvae from maturing into West Nile Virus and "good."
adults. Your Health
■ Educational materials (like this ■ Only about 20 percent
article) are provided to the public. of infected people show Fight Identity Theft
symptoms,and less than 1 Shred Your Stuff! \
Steps you can take to lower percent become seriously ill. hred '
your risk: Tigard Police,in
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■ Young children and adults partnership with"Shred-
Remove Standing Water—Since over 50 are most at risk of it"will sponsor a"community shred"on
mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant contracting the virus. Saturday,April 19 from 9 a.m.until
water,eliminating places where water ■ Typical symptoms are flu-like 1 p.m. at Tigard City Hall. Why not also
collects can help prevent the spread of and include headache,fever, bring a non-perishable food item for the
the virus.Empty bird baths and wading body aches,swollen glands and Oregon Food Bank?
pools at least once a week,keep rain muscle weakness. This is an excellent opportunity to
gutters clean,dispose of old tires,and
■ People who suspect they have securely dispose of household documents
store wheelbarrows,buckets,and pots
contracted WNV are advised and other printed materials containing
upside down. sensitive information. Shredding docu-
to seek medical attention. g
Maintain Pools,Hot Tubs & ments helps stop identity theft opportuni-
Ponds—Keep the water clean and For more information visit ties! Please limit your materials to no more
maintain proper water chemistry. For the Centers for Disease Control than two bags or boxes that can be carried.
residents with ponds,mosquito-eating and Prevention web site at tvavav cdc.
p q g First come,first served. Once capacity for
fish,called Gambusia,are available free govt westnile. the truck is reached,no additional material
of charge. Call 503-846-8722 will be accepted. For more information call
for details. 503-718-2561.
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Shelf Bring in the whole family and join in the fun
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. as we celebrate TV-Turnoff Week with great
"screen-free"activities! In addition to our
normally scheduled story times,check out:
Multilingual Vocalist and
Hearing Voices Kick-Off Flamenco Dancer Giti Najafi
Saturday,April 12,1-2:30 p.m. gamily Game Night
Friday,April 25,7-8 p.m.
Community Room Monday,April 21,6-8 p.m.
Community Room
In celebration
of
: Community Room
v , Persian-born,multilingual vocalist Tryyour hand at Bingo,Duck Duck 600se,board
of National Library ' rn Gid brings to life the mystical music of
Week,everyone will gW'oel
g y games or bring some of your own favorite
her homeland and blends them with the games.Snacks provided.
be"Hearing Voices" `°Fpassionate flamenco of Spain.
of inspiration,mystery Super Tuesday:HayCaramba!
and adventure at the Washington Poetry and Publishing : Presents The Loraxand One Fish,
County libraries'storytelling festival. Thursday,April 24,6:30-9 p.m. TWO fish
Join us as we kick off the festival Community Room
with a sampling from featured : Tuesday,April 22,7-8 p.m.
P g Inviting all teens and adults Get Community Room
storytellers John Dashney,Anne expressive and celebrate National Poetry These classic Dr.Seuss tales will be presented
Rutherford and Robert Rubenstein. Month at the Tigard Public Library. with puppets and music by the storytelling
Family Oral History Workshop * 6:30 p.m.Learn how to construct troupe HayCarambal. 'One Fish,Two Fish"
Saturday,April 12,3-5 p.m. a zine or chapbook with the will be a bilingual presentation in English
Community Room Independent Publishing Resource and Spanish.
Learn how to create family Center. If you wish,bring an
y original short work to help create an Dogs and Tales Open House
oral histories or develop your own Wednesday,April 23,6-7:30 m.
anthology for the event. Y� P P•
storytelling skills to pass on stories to Puett Room
future generations. Designed for ages * 8 p.m.Enjoy a poetry slam. Read a Come and meet our wonderful Dogs and Tales
10 to adult. Presented b nationally poem of your own or someone else's
y y teams and learn more about this program for
recognized storyteller Alton Chung and earn a sweet treat. Observers
welcome! beginning readers through 5th grade. Pick a
(rvzvzv alto nchung.com). favorite book and read to an appreciative dog.!
Senior Self Sufficiency ids'Yoga
Tigard Reads.' Kicks Off in May Wednesday,April 9,2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday,April 24,4-5 p.m.,Puett Room
TIGARD READS!is Conference Room Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to be trees,
an effort to engage the Lauren Trenholme of Signature frogs and lions as they stretch and breathe!
community in a shared Home Health&Home Care will talk Space is limited and registration is required.
experience: the reading about personal,organizational and Please call S03-718-2656 to sign up.
of one book.This is an medical services that seniors can get
accessible,affordable and fun to help them stay in their homes and Saturday Adventures: Recycled
literary event that encourages broad maintain their independence and quality Mosaics with Cracked Pots
participation and offers opportunities to of life. For more information or to sign Saturday,April 26,1:30-2:30 p.m.
gather and discuss the book and issues up,please call 503-684-6537. Puett Room
relevant to our community. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Bring the whole family and turn trash into
The Tigard Library is proud to Volunteer Appreciation Display :.•..treasurebymaking art from recycled materials.
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announce Oregon author Nicole Mones' 1 The Library celebrates
novel The Last Chinese Chef as the subject i National Volunteer Week Teen Anime Club Qrs`
of our 2008 Tigard Reads!project. A i Aril 27—May 3 in April with a lobby Thursday,April 17,5-7 p.m. 'F°e
complete schedule will be available in the display that recognizes and celebrates Community Room
May Cityscape. the important work that volunteers do Join the Teen Anime Club to watch
Tigard Reads!is sponsored by the in our community. f Anime,draw manga,explore Japanese
Friends of the Library. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ : culture,and more! Grades 6 to 12.
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News You Can Use — It's Your Neighborhood
Although citizens in the city view some issues from a citywide perspective,more often issues that affect citizens on a day-
to-day basis are unique to their neighborhood. The purpose of the Neighborhood Network is to involve citizens as partners in
addressing their neighborhood issues and strengthening connections between neighbors and the city. The city is divided into 13
geographic areas. To find your neighborhood,visit the city's web site at www...tigard-orgov/neighborhood. No web access?Contact Liz
Newton at 503-718-2412.
Do you want to manage your neighborhood's web page? Here's your chance to learn some basic
web design skills!The training only takes about an hour and everyone (middle school on up)is eligible! Contact Liz Newton at
li@tigard-orgov or 503-718-2412.
Chech it Out! Neighborhood web pages serve as a primary communication tool and information center for
neighborhoods to strengthen connections among neighbors and the city. Volunteers manage the pages,and they welcome
input from residents in their neighborhoods. Currently,three of the 13 neighborhoods have active web pages (see desi:n)z )ions
below). Don't miss the NEWS You CAN USE in these neighborhoods!
,NatnutStreet �_ Area 10 Neighborhood
tigardareal0.blogspot.com
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Charles Area 10 offers many great places to walk!Visit our"My
F.Tigard
Elem. Favorite Walks"section and let us know your favorite place.
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V) Better yet,why not organize an informal walking group of people
n� who live near you? Visit the"Tigard Area 10 Walking Groups"
C� section to get started. Finally,look to the page for breaking news,
Gaarde
Christian events,past posts organized by date and category,and useful
Gaarde Street School _ _ Community links.
Durham Road Tigard Durham Cool: Park Neighborhood
!p High Center
School cookparkneighborhood.blogspot.com
m 1911,
We encourage you to view your Cook Park Neighborhood
Tualatin River o web page. We welcome your comments (adults,kids,seniors,
Cook
Q� educators,business owners,etc.) on how this page can be
O improved to benefit YOU. After you've checked out the page and
see all the valuable community information and resources,please
share the web address with your neighbors! Thanks!
Lauren Lane
West Tigard Neighborhood
yourneighbors.blogspot.com
C 0 y�� ��� 6 It's Your Neighborhood. What kind of information would
tn Z Mistletoe Drive you like to see posted on our web page? Community resources?
Neighborhood events? Volunteer opportunities? Weather
information? Travel and road conditions? Let us know by
N sending an e-mail toyadayada@teleport.com.
Bull Mountain Road
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Water Smart Landscape
Reimbursement Program RULES Of the ROAD: Safe driving in heavy traffic
Savingwater is especially important .......................................................................................................................................................................
in the summer when Tigard's water Sluggish traffic quickly leads oncoming lanes in dense traffic. The
consumption can double or even triple! to haste and frustration,clouding a driver in the lane closest to you may
Warmer weather is right around corner,so driver's judgment. Drivers who don't stop and wave you through,but take
why not get a jump start on outdoor water allow enough time to reach their a few extra seconds before turning
conservation? destinations often make poor choices to make sure that there are no
With the Water that result in collisions and citations. approaching vehicles in the far lane.
Smart Landscape Typical violations on congested 4. Driving on the shoulder,
Reimbursement Reimbursement highways include: bike lane or center lane ($250 base
Program, Application 1. Failure to obey traffic fine): With few exceptions,Oregon
Tigard water Deadline: lights and stop signs ($250 base law prohibits using the center lane or
customers can June 27,2008 fine): You must stop on a yellow side of a highway as a travel lane or
receive$50 off light if you can do so safely. If not, to pass other vehicles.
their water bills you may drive cautiously though the Once free of traffic congestion,
for purchasing up to intersection. At stop signs,the law
two of the followingwater conservation drivers often speed to make up for
requires the complete cessation lost time. But a car traveling the
items or services (maximum$25 each not from movement" ORS 801.510 movement" (ORS 7-mile length of Highway 217,
to exceed the purchase price).
which only takes a few extra seconds from I-5 to Highway 26,saves only
♦ Drip irrigation system compared to a rolling"California 96 seconds by speeding at 70 mph
♦ Rain sensor/switch for irrigation stop." compared to obeying the 55-mph
systems 2. Obstructing cross traffic limit.
♦ Hose timer ($100 base fine): Oregon law If you have an appointment
prohibits entering an intersection during the hours of heavy traffic,
46 Core lawn aeration "when there is not sufficient space p pretend that it starts at least fifteen
Eligibility requirements and on the other side"to avoid blocking minutes earlier than the actual time.
reimbursement applications are available other vehicles or pedestrians (ORS Then you'll have a reasonable chance
at the Tigard Public Library,Public Works 811.290). Obstructing an intersection of getting there safely,on time—and
Building and on the city's web site at zvww.. delays traffic even more and creates a without a citation.
tigard-orgov/water. For more information
risk of collisions.
contact Water Quality Program 3. Dangerous left turns ($250 BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRiEN
Coordinator Jennifer Joe at 503-718-2599 base fine): Many collisions occur TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT
or jennifer@a tigard-orgov. when a driver turns left across two
Announcing Tigard Safety Town (Two Sessions: June 18-27 &June 30-July 11)
What is Safety Town? Tigard Safety present at registration and bring:
Town is a 9-day session that teaches • Saturday,April 12,2008 1) Child's valid birth certificate
children about safety through the use of Place: Tigard City Hall, STOP (no substitutions!) 2) Proof of
speakers,puppets,films art projects,music 13125 SW Hall Blvd. address 3 Medical insurance
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and hands-on activities such as riding • 9 a.m. for Tigard residents 0 policy number and medical
through our own Safety Town! Children (97223,97224) and Q information,4)Name and
learn about bicycle,pedestrian,home,fire, 9:45 a.m. for non-residents. phone of child's doctor.
electrical,personal safety and more. • Registration Fee: $60.00 Safety Town will be
Who is eligible to participate? (Each additional sibling$55.00) held at Mary Woodward Elementary
Children born between September 1,2001 Limited scholarships are available. School. Questions?Contact Natasha at
to January 1,2004. No exceptions. • The child's legal guardian must be tigardsafetytown@yahoo.com
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Westside Express Service (WES): Commuter Rail Service
The new service,scheduled to begin carrying passengers What's Left to Do?
between Wilsonville and Beaverton Transit Center in the fall of ■ Build out all stations and Park&Ride facilities
2008,offers a new transit alternative in the heavily traveled I-5 and
Highway 217 corridor. ■ Construct two new road crossings in Beaverton: at Farmington
In early January of this year,TriMet broke ground on a Road and at Canyon Road. Finish construction along
new WES station in Tualatin.In addition to Tualatin,station Lombard Road to the north of Canyon Road
construction continues at the Beaverton Transit Center,and in ■ Test the new train signal system
Tigard and Wilsonville. ■ WES vehicle delivery and testing
The WES station at Hall/Nimbus is approaching final design. ■ Art installation
Construction of that facility is scheduled to begin later this spring.
■ Simulated revenue testing
All bridge construction is now complete. During
construction of WES,TriMet erected five new bridges, ■ Grand Opening!
rehabilitated three others,installed new rail with concrete ties and
replaced ballasts along the 14.7-mile route. Go to avzvaa trimet.org/commuterrail for more information!
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