Washington County employees who build and maintain local roads will show up at festivals across Tigard and Tualatin this summer to answer neighbors' questions about transportation projects, trail planning, and permitting.
The county's Department of Land Use & Transportation announced its 2026 Ambassador Program schedule on June 22, listing four events in the Tigard-Tualatin area where residents can talk face-to-face with the people who fill potholes, inspect construction, and plan new bike routes.
Where to find them
- ¡Viva Tualatin! — Saturday, July 11, 2 to 8 p.m., Tualatin Community Park, 8515 SW Tualatin Rd. The festival features live entertainment, traditional Aztec dance, ballet folklórico, Charrería demonstrations, food vendors, face painting, and a water slide.
- Washington County Fair (LUT/MSTIP booth) — Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29, 4 to 8 p.m., Westside Commons.
- Big Truck Day — Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center.
- Tigard Street Fair — Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Tigard. Free.
Ambassadors appeared at the THPRD Summer Concert Kickoff on June 25, where they invited attendees to take the county's Active Transportation Survey and spin a prize wheel.
A father-son team on the road crew
Among the ambassadors this season: Dalton Brown, a road maintenance worker who fills potholes and distributes anti-ice on county roads, and his father Bobby Brown, an engineering technician who inspects road construction projects for safety and compliance.
The pair's shared enthusiasm for public service draws attention at events, according to the county, with community members pausing when they learn the two are related.
"At its heart, the Ambassador Program is about helping people feel more connected to the County they live in," said Diane Overstreet, the program's founder and a longtime Washington County employee. Overstreet launched the program eight years ago to build a team of staff who enjoy talking with neighbors and explaining LUT's work.
The fair booth doubles as a celebration of the county's Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program, which turns 40 this year. Since 1986, MSTIP has funded more than 160 transportation projects and generated over $1.35 billion in investment across Washington County.
Active Transportation Survey open through July 30
Residents who can't make an event can still weigh in on county transportation priorities. The Active Transportation Plan online survey remains open through Thursday, July 30, at atp2026.washcoopenhouses.org. The plan covers pedestrian, bicycle, wheelchair, and transit connections countywide. Contact Senior Transportation Planner Reza Farhoodi at 503-846-3965 for more information.
