Shute Road Multi-Use Path

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Past Open House
June 17, 2024 @ Brookwood Library

If you missed the recent open house, you can always chat with project staff about the planned improvements and ask questions using the comment section at the bottom of this page.


Shute Road is an important connector street in Hillsboro. However, it is currently lacking bicycle facilities from the Dawson Creek crossing to Cornell Road. The City of Hillsboro plans to improve Shute Road between Brookwood Parkway and Cornell Road.

The proposed improvements will include the following features:

  • Retaining the existing sidewalk along the east side of Shute Road
  • Constructing a new 12’ wide multi-use path along the west side of Shute Road
  • New streetlights along the multi-use path to meet current standards
  • Updated storm water improvements to provide better conveyance and water quality treatment for existing untreated areas.
  • Removal and replacement of select street trees

These improvements will create a complete link for pedestrian and cyclist use along Shute Road from Cornell to Brookwood.


What is a Multi-Use-Path (MUP)?

A Multi-Use Path (MUP) or Shared Use Path is an off-road infrastructure that physically separates motorized vehicles from other modes of transportation such as bicycles. The versatility of the Shute Road MUP will serve as a safe and functional space for all community members to travel by various means. These paths are designed to accommodate two-way, non-vehicular traffic and can accommodate pedestrians and cyclists alike.


How will the Shute Road Multi-Use-Path increase safety for commuters?

The City of Hillsboro strives to create solutions where residents can access safe and comfortable transportation options. The Shute Road MUP helps further that initiative by creating an alternative space for cyclists and pedestrians without the need to share space with large, motorized vehicles, reducing the number of crashes and potential accidents.

The design of the Shute Road MUP hinges on exceptional user experience and overall improvement of the space along the west side of Shute Road. While an individual’s use of this path may invariably overlap at times with other’s using the path, the expansive 10-12-foot-wide footprint allows for everyone to enjoy the path safely with limited congestion and a reduced risk of collision.

In addition to creating a more walkable and bikeable space, the construction of the path will narrow the overall width of Shute Road, reducing overall speeds and provide traffic calming on Shute Road.


Funding

The full project is estimated to cost approximately $6 million and will be funded completely by Intel as part of their recent expansion at Ronler Acres.


Traffic During Construction

Shute Road will remain open to two-way traffic during construction. Portions of the existing sidewalk and multi-use path will be closed while constructing the new multi-use path. Don’t worry there will always be one sidewalk open at all times!


Construction Update

Construction crews are making great progress!

New curbs have been installed between Airport Road and Farmcrest Street.

Storm sewer installation continues between Tandem Way and Airport Road.

The Signal Pole foundations at Dawson Creek (4) are complete. We’re progressing with electrical work including light pole bases, conduit, and pedestrian push button foundations.

Sidewalks and ADA ramp concrete placement will begin at Dawson Creek and between Airport and Cornell as the weather allows.

Construction activity over the holidays may be lighter than normal. Temporary traffic control measures will remain in place. Please be vigilant while traveling through the corridor as traffic volumes remain and traffic patterns are ever changing.




Past Open House
June 17, 2024 @ Brookwood Library

If you missed the recent open house, you can always chat with project staff about the planned improvements and ask questions using the comment section at the bottom of this page.


Shute Road is an important connector street in Hillsboro. However, it is currently lacking bicycle facilities from the Dawson Creek crossing to Cornell Road. The City of Hillsboro plans to improve Shute Road between Brookwood Parkway and Cornell Road.

The proposed improvements will include the following features:

  • Retaining the existing sidewalk along the east side of Shute Road
  • Constructing a new 12’ wide multi-use path along the west side of Shute Road
  • New streetlights along the multi-use path to meet current standards
  • Updated storm water improvements to provide better conveyance and water quality treatment for existing untreated areas.
  • Removal and replacement of select street trees

These improvements will create a complete link for pedestrian and cyclist use along Shute Road from Cornell to Brookwood.


What is a Multi-Use-Path (MUP)?

A Multi-Use Path (MUP) or Shared Use Path is an off-road infrastructure that physically separates motorized vehicles from other modes of transportation such as bicycles. The versatility of the Shute Road MUP will serve as a safe and functional space for all community members to travel by various means. These paths are designed to accommodate two-way, non-vehicular traffic and can accommodate pedestrians and cyclists alike.


How will the Shute Road Multi-Use-Path increase safety for commuters?

The City of Hillsboro strives to create solutions where residents can access safe and comfortable transportation options. The Shute Road MUP helps further that initiative by creating an alternative space for cyclists and pedestrians without the need to share space with large, motorized vehicles, reducing the number of crashes and potential accidents.

The design of the Shute Road MUP hinges on exceptional user experience and overall improvement of the space along the west side of Shute Road. While an individual’s use of this path may invariably overlap at times with other’s using the path, the expansive 10-12-foot-wide footprint allows for everyone to enjoy the path safely with limited congestion and a reduced risk of collision.

In addition to creating a more walkable and bikeable space, the construction of the path will narrow the overall width of Shute Road, reducing overall speeds and provide traffic calming on Shute Road.


Funding

The full project is estimated to cost approximately $6 million and will be funded completely by Intel as part of their recent expansion at Ronler Acres.


Traffic During Construction

Shute Road will remain open to two-way traffic during construction. Portions of the existing sidewalk and multi-use path will be closed while constructing the new multi-use path. Don’t worry there will always be one sidewalk open at all times!


Construction Update

Construction crews are making great progress!

New curbs have been installed between Airport Road and Farmcrest Street.

Storm sewer installation continues between Tandem Way and Airport Road.

The Signal Pole foundations at Dawson Creek (4) are complete. We’re progressing with electrical work including light pole bases, conduit, and pedestrian push button foundations.

Sidewalks and ADA ramp concrete placement will begin at Dawson Creek and between Airport and Cornell as the weather allows.

Construction activity over the holidays may be lighter than normal. Temporary traffic control measures will remain in place. Please be vigilant while traveling through the corridor as traffic volumes remain and traffic patterns are ever changing.




  • Your input is an essential part of moving this project forward!

    Please take a moment to review the design concept and let us know what you think by completing the brief survey below!


    Design Concept: Brookwood Parkway to Cornell Road

    Typical Road Cross-Sections:  Brookwood Parkway to Dawson Creek, Dawson Creek to Airport Road; Airport Road to Cornell Road.  If you are having difficulty viewing these images, please contact the Project Manager.


    The current design narrows the existing roadway from the Dawson Creek crossing to Cornell Road to accommodate the construction of a 12-foot wide multi-use path along the west side of Shute Road. 

    With the exception of the stormwater facility, the current design allows the project to be constructed without impacting adjacent properties. This project will maintain all existing fences throughout the corridor as well as provide landscape buffers between the roadway and the multi-use path where possible.

    The cross sections that you see above are the sections that have been used for the design layout. Download the proposed project improvements map.

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Page last updated: 18 Dec 2024, 04:03 PM