Public Works: Streets

The Streets Division’s primary mission is to construct and maintain a street system that will provide safe and efficient transportation.

The Street Division is responsible for resurfacing, repairing and maintaining 59 miles of City streets, bicycle paths, street signs and markings, and storm sewers and ditches. Included in those activities are street sweeping, crack sealing, storm line maintenance and repair, snow removal and sanding, and maintenance overlays.  

The Street Fund is a special revenue fund operated for the specific purpose of building and maintaining streets and related infrastructure within the City of Forest Grove.  This service area is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the streets, alleyways, and signs.  Employees provide customer service by responding to emergencies involving these responsibilities and as well as citizen concerns.  Principle funding to the Street Fund is the State of Oregon gasoline tax apportionment paid to the City.  Additional funds come from the 2001 Oregon Transportation Investment Act.

City Prepares for Winter Weather
City of Forest Grove Public Works crews have used their ingenuity in preparing for winter weather.  Crews have built a de-icing truck for use on City streets this winter.  It uses a spraying unit built originally for agricultural spraying and it has been modified to spray magnesium chloride which is the current chosen chemical for roadway de-icing.  In previous years, City crews would spread sand and gravel for traction on icy streets and would spend hours cleaning up the sand and gravel and disposing it after icy conditions had subsided.  Using this machine is more effective and will save time and money as well as create a more sustainable community.