192nd Avenue Project
The City of Vancouver is working to improve safety and comfort on 192nd Avenue. In the coming months, the City will develop a new design for the road between NE 18th Street and SE 1st Street. The design will meet modern urban standards and prepare for growth in the surrounding area.
Early in the project, staff will review the current street design and connect with the community to understand what improvements will best meet the needs for this area. This includes looking at details like:
- How to improve safety and access for those who walk, bike, roll or drive
- Choosing to put in traffic lights or roundabouts at four intersections
- Understanding how much right-of-way space is needed for cars, bikes and people to move through the area safely
- How to reduce impacts on homes, businesses and the environment in the area
The project will follow the City’s Transportation System Plan and Complete Streets policy. This will allow people who walk, bike, drive, use a mobility device or take transit to share the road safely.
The project team will consider whether to:
- Repave and restripe the roadway
- Expand the roadway, where possible
- Use roundabouts or traffic lights to improve intersections at 18th, 13th, 9th and 6th Streets
- Extend sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the street, where possible
- Improve access to existing curb ramps
- Add center turn lanes and medians, where possible
- Modernize stormwater treatment and drainage systems
The project area is located on the eastern edge of Vancouver. Unincorporated Clark County and the city of Camas border the project area to the north and east.
Near the project area, there are a mix of residential neighborhoods, rural lands and schools, including:
- Harmony Sports Complex, northwest of the project area
- Union High School, southeast of the project area
- A variety of businesses and shopping centers along 192nd Avenue and SE First Street
Other improvement projects in progress or planned near 192nd Avenue include:
- City of Vancouver SE First Street Improvement Project
- Clark County Public Works Harmony Sports Complex parking lot and safety improvement project
- City of Vancouver Section 30 Subarea Plan
The project team will continue to work with the community on the project's design through 2026. Construction is planned to begin once funding is secured for that phase of the project.
- Fall 2024 - Winter 2025: Get feedback on early design ideas
- Project Advisory Group Meeting #1
- Project Advisory Group Meeting #1
- Spring 2025: Present early design ideas to the community.
- Project Advisory Group Meeting #2
- Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting #1
- Summer 2025: Share proposed design ideas and ask for community feedback.
- Open House #1
- Project Advisory Group Meeting #3
- Fall 2025: Share preferred design options and ask for community feedback.
- Open House #2
- Open House #2
- 2026 & Beyond: Present design choices and explain what to expect during construction.
- Open House #3
Public involvement is important to ensure this project meets the needs of the community. Whether you live, work, play or travel in the area, we want to hear from you to make sure the improvements benefit everyone.
The project team is planning community events and sharing frequent updates on the project website so you can stay updated and share your ideas. At the beginning of the project, we’ll ask for feedback to help inform the final design and plans. This includes, but is not limited to:
- What your current travel experiences are like on 192nd Avenue
- How you access important places, such as businesses, schools, parks and transit stops in the area
- Ideas to make the area safer and easier to get around
There will be opportunities for in-person or virtual meetings, small group discussions and open houses throughout the design process.
In-person event schedule:
- Summer 2025 - Open House #1
- Fall 2025 - Open House #2
- 2026 - Open House #3
More details about the first open house will be added later this spring. To get the latest updates, sign up for the project email list, and follow the City on Facebook, X and Instagram.
A project advisory group (PAG) will help advise the project team throughout the design process. PAG members include people who live, work, go to school nearby and regularly use 192nd Avenue. The PAG will:
- Discuss the community's needs and values for this project
- Help share project updates with their networks
- Provide feedback on draft design concepts and tradeoffs
The first advisory group meeting will be held in late February 2025. Email William Cooley or call 360-624-0718 for more information.
