Allen Blvd./92nd Avenue Shared Use Pathway

The purpose of this virtual open house is to share information with you about the proposed Allen Blvd./92nd Avenue Shared Use Pathway and give you a chance to share any comments or questions you might have about what is planned.

You can scroll through the page to learn about the project, then click on the “Submit Feedback” button at the end to share your comments or questions and, if you’d like, ask for more information from a member of the project team. 

The Allen Blvd./92nd Avenue Shared Use Path Connection is a capital project that responds to a Council Priority established in 2016 to include sidewalk projects in the Capital Improvement Plan and the Community Vision Action Plan goal to install safe sidewalks and pedestrian lighting citywide as well as creating safe routes to schools. 

This shared use path project is listed as a high priority in the City of Beaverton Active Transportation Plan (ATP), adopted in February 2018. The project will fill a critical gap in the Fanno Creek Trail and is strongly supported by the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD). In addition, the project will address improvements at both the Allen Blvd./92nd Ave and Allen Blvd./Scholls Ferry Road intersections. 

This project is funded through the City of Beaverton's Street and General Funds, Transportation Development Tax, Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District, and Washington County's Major Street Improvement Program (MSTIP3e) funds.

1. The Allen Blvd. and 92nd Avenue Shared Use Pathway Project will fill a gap in Fanno Creek Trail Segment No. 5 along the south side of Allen Blvd. between Scholls Ferry Road and 92nd Avenue. 
2. This project will also address needed intersection improvements at both Allen Blvd. & 92nd Avenue and Allen Blvd. & Scholls Ferry Road with a focus on providing a safe crossing at 92nd Avenue for trail users. 
3. Other improvements include storm drainage, landscaping, and path lighting.

The project area of Allen Blvd. and 92nd Avenue Shared Use Pathway is highlighted in the figure below. 

The project site is Allen Blvd. between 92nd Avenue and Scholls Ferry Road. Currently there is no existing sidewalk or pathway on the south side of Allen Blvd. There is an existing six-foot wide sidewalk on the north side of Allen Blvd. 

The City’s design consultant, HHPR, developed three alternatives to achieve the project goals: 

• Option 1: A trail along the south side of SW Allen Blvd.
• Option 2: A trail along the south side of SW Allen Blvd. with a roundabout at SW 92nd Avenue and SW Allen Blvd.
• Option 3: A trail along the north side of SW Allen Blvd.

Following is a description of each alternative along with the pros, cons and estimated construction cost.

This option constructs a new trail along the south side of SW Allen Blvd. Trail users would cross SW Scholls Ferry Road on the south side of the intersection and proceed east along a new 14’ wide separated path to a new crossing located on the curve between SW Allen Blvd. and SW 92nd Avenue. This crossing would be enhanced with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) or HAWK pedestrian signal. Vegetation would be removed in the vicinity of the crossing to improve sight distance of the trail. SW 92nd Avenue north of the trail crossing would be realigned to be a more formal intersection. Approaching the Scholls Ferry intersection from the east, the current right only lane would be converted to a through/right lane and a second eastbound through lane will be added east of the intersection to improve movement through the intersection. 

A second westbound lane would be added on SW Allen Blvd. approaching the SW Scholls Ferry intersection.

Estimated Construction Cost: $1.5-1.7 Million

This option constructs a new trail along the south side of SW Allen Blvd. Trail users would cross SW Scholls Ferry Road on the south side of the intersection and proceed east along a new 14’ wide separated path to a new roundabout located on the curve between SW Allen Blvd. and SW 92nd Avenue. The trail would cross on the southern leg of the roundabout and would be enhanced with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) or HAWK pedestrian signal.  The roundabout is designed to accommodate school buses without the need of the center truck apron (mountable portion of the central island) and to accommodate large truck and trailer combinations using the truck apron. The roundabout will have three legs: SW Allen Blvd. and SW 92nd Avenue north and south. Approaching the Scholls Ferry intersection from the east, the current right only lane would be converted to a through/right lane and a second eastbound through lane would be added east of the intersection to improve movement through the intersection. A second westbound lane would be added on SW Allen Blvd. approaching the SW Scholls Ferry intersection.

Estimated Construction Cost:  $1.8 – 2.1 Million

This option constructs a new trail along the north side of SW Allen Blvd. along the alignment of the existing sidewalk today. Trail users would cross SW Scholls Ferry Road and SW Allen Blvd. at the signal and proceed east along a new 14’ wide curb tight path (a sidewalk next to the travel lane without a planter/landscape strip). The path in this location needs to be curb tight to avoid significant impacts to parking of the adjacent businesses. The trail would cross SW 92nd Avenue north of SW Allen Blvd. The intersection will be realigned in order to clearly separate vehicles continuing on SW Allen Blvd. and turning onto SW 92nd Avenue. Approaching the Scholls Ferry intersection from the east the current right only lane would be converted to a through/right lane and a second eastbound through lane would be added east of the intersection to improve movement through the intersection. A second westbound lane would be added on SW Allen Blvd. approaching the SW Scholls Ferry intersection.

Estimated Construction Cost: $1.5-1.7 Million

Following both a technical review and stakeholder review of the alternatives, Option 2 was selected as the preferred alternative. The installation of the roundabout addresses multiple objectives: 

1. First and foremost, it turns the tight, substandard curve at 92nd Avenue into a design feature that will slow traffic to appropriate speeds as they are entering the City. 
2. It addresses the current issues with vehicles traveling northbound on SW 92nd Avenue being unclear in their intention to continue north on SW 92nd Avenue or continue onto SW Allen Blvd. This is an issue for pedestrians crossing at this intersection that has been unsuccessfully addressed with striping. 
3. The roundabout provides a formal intersection at which to provide the trail crossing rather than more of a mid-block crossing treatment. Along with the RRFB and reduced speed, these improvements will increase safety for bicycle and pedestrian trail users at the crossing.
4. The roundabout will help address access in and out of driveways along SW Allen Blvd. by allowing a U-turn through the roundabout in lieu of the need to make a left turn across traffic

The project is currently in the design phase, which includes evaluation of design alternatives, public outreach, design development, permitting, and right-of-way acquisition-all the “behind the scenes” coordination that is essential to any roadway project. The design phase is to be completed in early to mid-2021.

Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring/summer 2021. Construction will impact traffic flow; however, the City will ensure that local traffic will be maintained throughout construction. The City will be communicating with impacted residents and businesses throughout the construction period for updates. 

Please click the “Submit Feedback” button below to send us your comments or questions about the proposed design or the project in general. If you would like a Project Team Member to follow up with you regarding your question or comment, please leave details for how we can contact you.

Your feedback is important to us, and every comment or question will help us provide a better project for you and your community.

The Virtual Open House will close on Friday, August 28th at 5pm.

Thank You!