About
We're working to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists on the Oregon 99 corridor between Phoenix north to Glenwood.
This urban area is in need of upgraded transportation improvements for all users.
Location
OR 99
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Oregon 99 (Rogue Valley Highway) in the unincorporated area between Medford and Phoenix.
Cost and Funding
~$20 million
Benefits
When complete this project will improve livability in the corridor by enhancing safety and mobility for all users including bicyclists, pedestrians and transit users on this busy Oregon 99 corridor between Phoenix and Medford.
What Problem Will This Improve?
- This project hopes to be a partner in the Almeda Fire rebuilding process so when housing returns, safer transporation features will be available to residents.
- The loss of housing for low income, senior, veteran and Spanish-speaking residents was a blow to the community.
- Several mobility challenged individuals ride their scooters off the shoulder or in the travel lane.
- Even with an existing RVTD route through this area there is poor access to the current transit stops.
- The lack of pedestrian and bike amenities are a safety problem. There is a record of frequent fatal and serious injury crashes in this corridor, even with enhanced lighting and lowered speed limit.