Oak/Baseline/10th Avenue (OR 8) Corridor Study

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Consultation has concluded

The Oak/Baseline/10th Avenue project is identifying opportunities for improvements along this frequently used corridor.


The project is studying how people, and goods, move around - and through - Downtown Hillsboro.

As well as how this movement affects the character of the community, economic development and natural resources.

After hearing from the community, the project team created preferred design concepts to improve the walkability, livability and vibrancy of Downtown.

The design aims to:

  • Increase safety for people walking, biking, rolling, and accessing transit.
  • Improve connections to the surrounding neighborhoods and existing community destinations.

Study Area

The study focuses on SE Oak Street and SE Baseline St from SW Adams Street to the west to SE 10th Avenue to the east as well as SE 10th Avenue from SE Baseline Street to SE Maple Street.

The adjacent blocks with streets intersecting the above (a total of 23 intersections) will also be included.


Recap of Outreach and Engagement

March/April 2024 Online Open House Results

Community members weighed in on the Concept Plans for Oak, Baseline, and 10th Avenue at a virtual open house.

View Survey Results


May 2023 Online Open House Results


Community members weighed in on four design concepts for Oak, Baseline, and 10th Avenue to improve the walkability, livability and vibrancy of Downtown.

View Survey Results

November/December 2021 Online Open House Results

Community members weighed in on opportunities to improve safety along the Oak/Baseline/10th Avenue Corridor Study.

View Survey Results

The Oak/Baseline/10th Avenue project is identifying opportunities for improvements along this frequently used corridor.


The project is studying how people, and goods, move around - and through - Downtown Hillsboro.

As well as how this movement affects the character of the community, economic development and natural resources.

After hearing from the community, the project team created preferred design concepts to improve the walkability, livability and vibrancy of Downtown.

The design aims to:

  • Increase safety for people walking, biking, rolling, and accessing transit.
  • Improve connections to the surrounding neighborhoods and existing community destinations.

Study Area

The study focuses on SE Oak Street and SE Baseline St from SW Adams Street to the west to SE 10th Avenue to the east as well as SE 10th Avenue from SE Baseline Street to SE Maple Street.

The adjacent blocks with streets intersecting the above (a total of 23 intersections) will also be included.


Recap of Outreach and Engagement

March/April 2024 Online Open House Results

Community members weighed in on the Concept Plans for Oak, Baseline, and 10th Avenue at a virtual open house.

View Survey Results


May 2023 Online Open House Results


Community members weighed in on four design concepts for Oak, Baseline, and 10th Avenue to improve the walkability, livability and vibrancy of Downtown.

View Survey Results

November/December 2021 Online Open House Results

Community members weighed in on opportunities to improve safety along the Oak/Baseline/10th Avenue Corridor Study.

View Survey Results

Consultation has concluded

  • Desired Outcomes

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    Vision:

    The Oak/Baseline/10th Avenue Corridor positively contributes to the identity and sense of place, as desired by residents, workforce, business owners, and visitors to Downtown Hillsboro.

    People of all ages and abilities feel safe and comfortable along and across the corridor, which ultimately contributes to a vibrant and livable community through intentionally designed facilities and amenities that reflect the values of the community.

    The size, mix, and speed of transportation facilities (sidewalks, bike lanes, motor vehicle travel lanes, and transit amenities) are well‐suited to the adjacent land uses and character of each corridor segment.

    Motorist speeds are managed to optimize pedestrian and bicycle activity, keeping decibel levels low enough for pedestrian conversations. While mobility for motor vehicles and freight are necessary to the function of this corridor, along this segment, the comfort, safety, and appropriate accommodation of alternative modes of transportation is a priority.

  • Survey Results

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    From mid-April to mid-May 2023, the City of Hillsboro conducted community outreach to learn what community members thought of the design concepts for each of the three corridors.

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    Key Take-Aways

    • Participants found the 3 most important evaluation criteria for the team to consider: safety (193 people), user comfort (104 people), and livability (103 people).

    • Other top elements participants identified for multimodal travelers were a parking lane, wider sidewalks, and a dedicated bike lane.

    • Participants indicated that the greatest benefit to multimodal travelers would be 2 travel lanes

    • Open-ended comment sections showed that most participants wanted to maintain 3 lanes of traffic on Oak and Baseline. However, the current configuration does not align with the top 3 community selected important evaluation criteria for the team to consider (safety, user comfort and livability).