City of Washougal
Shepherd Road Pedestrian Connection
Washougal River Rd to Lebrun Blvd
TIB Award Amount
$3,473,835
Region: Southwest   |   Legislative District: 17   |   Length: 1.00 mi. FY 2026 Urban Arterial Program (UAP)

Existing Conditions

Shepherd Road is a two-lane collector between Washougal River Road and NE 3rd Avenue. Mid way along this stretch between N 12th St and N 4th Ct is a waterfront park called Sandy Swimming Hole. Access to the park can only be attained off Shepherd Road and the existing park has only a few spaces to accommodate residents. There are no existing sidewalk or bike connections to the park and visitors often illegally park off within the roadway and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Project Funding

  TIB Funds Local Funds Total Costs
Design 353,271 88,318 441,589
Right of Way 0 0 0
Construction 3,120,564 780,141 3,900,705
Project Totals $3,473,835 $868,459 $4,342,294

Local Match

TIB Participation Local Match Minimum Local Match
80.0% 20.0% 20%

Summary of Improvements

  • Improves pedestrian safety;
  • Restores structural condition;
  • Removes ADA barriers

Description of Improvements

The City plans to widen Shepherd Road to the north allowing for on-street parking, new bicycle lanes, and new sidewalk connections. The City also plans to incorporate traffic calming due to the speeds and install a raised crosswalk so pedestrians can access the park while reducing vehicle speed along the corridor.