Travelers of SR 503 are invited to provide input during virtual open house

CLARK COUNTY – Those who drive, walk, bike and roll on or near the State Route 503 corridor are invited to share their travel experiences to help inform a future long-term corridor improvement plan. This corridor study plan will address gaps in active transportation facilities, access to transit, vehicle traffic pain points, safety improvements and freight mobility planning.

Due to increased traffic delays along the SR 503 corridor between the cities of Vancouver and Battle Ground, the Washington State Department of Transportation will host an online open house to provide information about current issues along this stretch of highway, and to gather feedback through a questionnaire.

"We’re in the early stages of the project design process, so this is a great opportunity for those use the corridor to share their thoughts,” said Laurie Lebowsky-Young, WSDOT Southwest Region Planning Director. “We value feedback and input from our community partners, and we’re eager to hear what they have to share to help shape how we design a project.”

Virtual open house and public meeting information

Information about the project is available through an online open house beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21. Attendees can view the study area and provide their feedback through Friday, March 17. Additionally, the study team will host a live public meeting and provide a brief presentation on how SR 503 functions today, before opening up the meeting for public comments and questions.

Online Open House

Public Meeting

  • When: 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28
  • Where: Zoom
    This meeting will be simulcast in Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian. Please register online prior to the meeting.

Access for participation

Free Wi-Fi access is available through Clark County libraries.

  • Battle Ground Community Library
    1207 Southeast 8th Way
    Battle Ground, WA 98604
  • Vancouver Community Library
    901 C Street
    Vancouver, WA 98660
  • Vancouver Mall Library
    8700 Northeast Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 285
    Vancouver, WA 98662
  • Cascade Community Park Library
    600 Northeast 136th Avenue
    Vancouver, WA 98684

Additional Wi-Fi locations are provided through the Washington State Department of Commerce.

This corridor study plan is funded for $200,000 through the WSDOT Transportation, Planning, Data and Research program. Funding for future improvements identified in this study are not approved.

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.