Traffic & Public Safety Committee

This committee is tasked with advising the council on traffic and public safety priorities and programs. They meet the 3rd Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers.

Click below for more information about this year’s National Night Out.

There are no upcoming events at this time.

(Visit our National Night Out and Main Street Design Workshop pages for photos of some of the Committee’s work.)

National Night Out (NNO) Main Street Design Workshop

Traffic & Public Safety Committee Purpose

The TPSC is a volunteer advisory committee established by the City Council in May 2022 to serve as a liaison to the City on matters related to traffic & public safety. The responsibilities of the TPSC shall be as follows:

  • To advise the City Council in the creation, development and implementation of official traffic and public safety activities;
  • Develop and recommend coordinated traffic safety and public safety programs;
    Recommend traffic safety and public safety priorities for the city;
  • Provide research and information to the city on matters related to traffic and public safety;
  • Promote public acceptance of city traffic and public safety programs;
  • Foster public knowledge and support of traffic law enforcement, public safety, and traffic engineering problems and needs; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned by City Council.

 

Traffic & Public Safety Committee Membership

The committee shall consist of five to nine members. No fewer than four members shall be residents of the City. Any non-resident member shall reside within the boundaries of the Estacada School District. Each position shall be filled for a two-year term.

Traffic & Public Safety Committee Members

NameEnd of TermAbout
Michele Marthaller03/31/2028City
James Moriarty (Chair)03/31/2028City Traffic & Public Safety Committee
Vacant3/31/2028City
Cary Dobbs (Vice Chair)03/31/2027School District
Shirley Burke03/31/2027City
Matt Soots03/31/2027City
Mike Foster03/31/2027City
Council Liaison: Mayor Drinkwine

The Traffic and Public Safety Committee identified 4 focus areas for the year. The focus areas are:

  1. School Zone Crossing Safety and Lighting
  2. Identify Priority Roads for Improvements
  3. ADA Access and Safety
  4. Law Enforcement Coverage

traffic speed signs

Neighborhood Watch

Want to start a Neighborhood Watch in your neighborhood? We partner with Clackamas County Sheriff’s office for our police services and Neighborhood Watch. Visit the Neighborhood Watch page for more information!

Why Neighborhood Watch?

Crime Prevention Resources

See Clackamas County Sheriff’s website.
2023 Estacada Police Chief’s Report (PDF)
Clackamas County Interagency Task Force and Tip Line
Fentanyl Information and Resources (PDF) 

Supporting Documents

Traffic Safety or Control Device Request (PDF)
Speed Hump Eligibility Form, Policy, and Application (PDF)
TPSC Application English (PDF)
TPSC Application Spanish (PDF)
TPSC ByLaws-ADOPTED (PDF)

Traffic Data Reports

Campanella Traffic Data 2023
6th and Broadway AWSC Analysis (PDF)

Oakview Lane Speed Study 2 – June 2025

Hill Way Traffic Count/Speed –  May 5 through June 1, 2025
Hill Way Traffic Count/Speed – July 14-28, 2025

Liberty Speed Study Sept 9 – Sept 18 2025
SE 4th Speed Study Oct 14 – Oct 21, 2025
SE Main/SE 4th DKS Study April 2023
NE 6th/Coupland DKS Study April 2025

 

Fire District Information

Find the Fire Chief’s report in their board packets here. 

Information on Backyard Burning 

Information on Volunteering for the Fire District

CERT Team Checklist

 

Wildfire Resources

Wildfire Evacuation Routes

Wildfire Resources List