Project Highlights - Washington Way Complete Street Project 

Online Open House 

The City of Longview is on a mission to ensure our streets are safe, convenient, and accessible for everyone. In 2019, the Longview Complete Streets Ordinance was adopted by the City Council, wherein a “Complete Street" was defined as a street designed to be safe and accessible for all users, including motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists, transit riders and vehicles, school buses and riders, freight vehicles, emergency service providers, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities.

 To help achieve this vision, a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan was developed in collaboration with a community advisory group, volunteers, residents, and City staff. The Longview City Council officially adopted the master plan in June 2022. A key goal of that plan includes the development of a robust bicycle and pedestrian network in Longview. Bicycling and walking are low-cost means and an active choice for transportation that improves an individual's health, disposable income, work & school performance, and community unity. 

 A critical first step in bringing this community vision to life is reimagining Washington Way—the main arterial street for the westside neighborhoods of Longview and one of the priority corridors in need of improvement identified in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. With federal grant funding in the amount of $4,794,000 from the National Highway System Asset Management Program, this project aims to maximize the life expectancy of the roadway, improve active transportation options, increase safety and comfort, and reduce traffic incidents. 

 Your input on the proposed improvements is important to ensure this main route meets the needs of all users.