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For those cyclists needing to dress more formally, travel longer distances, or cycle during wet or hot weather, the ability
to shower, change, and store clothing can be as critical as bicycle storage. Larger employers may choose to provide ad-
ditional amenities as part of the Department of Environmental Quality’s Employee Commute Options (ECO) program.

Bicycles and Transit
Another important factor in encouraging bicycle travel is the connection
between the bicycle and transit systems. Linking bicycles with transit
mitigates some obstacles to bicycling such as lengthy trips, personal
security concerns, riding at night, poor weather, or steep topography.
Using a combination of bicycling and transit can enable a cyclist to avoid
barriers, or facilitate longer-distance trips. Several options are available
for combining bicycle and transit trips. Bike parking is available at most
MAX and WES stations. Secure, enclosed parking with keycard access
is provided at Sunset and Beaverton transit centers, and bicycle racks
are provided at transit stations. TriMet and SMART buses have bike
racks on the front of the buses that can carry two bikes; and bicyclists
can bring their bike onboard MAX, WES, and the Portland Streetcar, if
room is available in one of the designated bike spaces. Connections to
WES and MAX are as important as connections to regional bus routes.
Table 4.21 in the Existing Conditions Report (page 4-61 – 4-66) provides
an assessment of bicycle accessibility to MAX and WES stations within
Washington County, including stops within incorporated cities, along with
Cyclist on MAX light rail train
other information about bicycle accessibility.
Bicycle System Map
Figure 3-27 shows the bicycle-system classifications for specific facilities using the classifications described in the
following section.

The Bicycle System Map identifies the planned bicycle network. All roadways in Washington County, with the
exception of freeways, are on-street bikeways. State policy requires “bikeways” along urban Arterials and Col-
lectors. The Bicycle System Classifications provide guidance on the function of the future bicycle network.
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Inside the UGB on-street bikeways may consist of bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, cycle tracks, interim shared
roadways along Arterials and Collectors, and shared roadways along Neighborhood Routes and Local Streets.
Regional Trails are considered off-street bikeways as they are intended to serve a transportation function and
are encouraged to be designed and constructed in ways that facilitate comfortable, convenient and utilitarian
bicycle travel.

In the rural area, on-street bikeways may consist of wide shoulders or shared roadways. The Tualatin Valley
Scenic Bikeway is also recognized in the Bicycle Element. ADOPTED TEXT

Bicycle System Classifications
Major Street Bikeway
All Arterials and Collectors in the urban area, inside and outside cities, are designated as Major Street
Bikeways unless they are further designated as Enhanced Major Street Bikeways. On Major Street Bikeways,
a six-foot bike lane or buffered bike lane is generally considered sufficient to accommodate cyclists. Bicycle
improvements to Major Street Bikeways should be consistent with the Washington County Road Design and
Construction Standards and should consider the Washington County Bicycle Facility Design Toolkit.

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