About
The ARTS Program aims to reduce serious crashes at various intersections on state highway and on local roads. Intersections typically have high rates of crashes.
Central Metro ARTS
Construction for Central ARTS project started April 2023.
The Central ARTS program improves safety at intersections and streets in the central Portland metro area. Improvement corridors include U.S. 30 Bypass, Powell Boulevard (U.S. 26), Foster Road, and Interstate 205 (see all work areas on the map below). Work finishes in summer 2024.
West Metro ARTS
Construction for West ARTS project will start in spring 2024.
The West Metro ARTS program will improve safety at approximately 100 intersections on major roads on the west side of the Portland metro area. Improvement corridors include U.S. 30, Tualatin Valley Highway, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, Barbur Boulevard and Sunset Highway (see all corridors on the map below).
East Metro ARTS
Construction for the East ARTS project finished in 2023.
The East ARTS project improved safety on both ODOT and Clackamas County roads where a high concentration of crashes occurred. The over 60 intersections included in this project were on OR 99E, OR 213, OR 224, OR 211, Oatfield Road, Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road and Johnson Street Boulevard.
Improvements included upgrading traffic signals, lighting, signing and striping and a new intersection flashing beacon.
Washington County ARTS
Construction for the Washington County ARTS project began in March 2024
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Cost and Funding
These projects are funded through the federal Highway Safety Program.
Benefits
Safety Improvements
The All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) Program identifies intersections where a high concentration of crashes occur and then implements systemic improvements, or proven, low-cost measures that help reduce these crashes.
Typical measures include improving sight distance by removing tree limbs and other obstacles; adding advance-warning signs such as “Stop Ahead”; or reflective backplates for traffic signal heads, which help road users more quickly find and observe the traffic signal that applies to them. The project also reconstructs ADA sidewalks to current standards improving accessibility for all users. Work will include:
- Sight distance improvements, such as removing tree limbs.
- Traffic signal installation and improvements.
- Curb ramps meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
- Street lighting improvements.
- New, improved signs and striping
Additional Information
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