HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolution 534RESOLUTION N0. 534
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONSENSUS OF LOCAL
ENTITIES AS TO SIX-YEAR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR DON JONES TO SIGN JOINT
LETTER ON BEHALF OF CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
WHEREAS, the City of Central Point has an interest in the
surface transportation network in the region, including Jackson
and Josephine counties, and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that State highways play a
major role in said transportation network, and
WHEREAS, the Oregon State Highway Division is embarking on
an effort to obtain. local government input for its "1991-96
Six-Year Highway Improvement Program", and
WHEREAS, the City has joined other entities in Jackson and
Josephine counties in providing consistent input to said Six-Year
Highway Improvement Program through the Jackson/Josephine
Transportation Committee, now,. therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL
POINT, OREGON, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Central Point supports the consensus
view presented in a joint letter and related materials to the
Oregon Transportation Commission, said joint letter being
attached hereto, marked Exhibit A, and by this reference
incorporated into the within resolution.
Section 2. The City of Central Point hereby authorizes
Mayor Don Jones to sign said joint letter on behalf of the City
of Central Point.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of
its passage this 3rd day of Januar~T r-'~'~9~0
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RESOLUTION NO. 534
(HIGHWAY.RES - 121989)
JACKSON JOSEPHINE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE CONSENSUS VIEW COMMENTS
SIX-YEAR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1991-96 PROJECTS
Dear Oregon Transportation Commissioners:
We present the consensus view of the local governments of
Jackson and Josephine Counties about projects that should be
included in the Six-Year Highway Improvement Program. These
recommendations reflect mutual concerns for the overall
transportation network upon which our local and state economy
depends. Of course, the state highway system is the vital core of
that network..
Jackson County Priorities
We appreciate progress on our two highest priority projects
in our last consensus view letter two years ago. The
jurisdictional exchange of Highway 238 for McAndrews Road is now
underway. We will be most relieved when the Central Point
Interchange project, now scheduled to have Phases I and II start
in late 1991, is actually under construction. It is important that
Phase II occur concurrently or at least follow quickly to relieve
the traffic problems anticipated following completion of Phase I.
The completion of these projects is imperative, and since
neither is complete at this time two more projects join them at the
top of our priority list: 1) the North Medford Interchange of I-
5and Highway 62; and 2) the extension of Highway 140 from Highway
62 to I-5. These two projects are related in a systematic sense.
Each improves the linkage between the two most important highway
corridors in Jackson County, and each project will increase the
effectiveness and long term value of the other.
Good transportation is vital as our region and state continue
to grow. Especially projects involving our two major highway
corridors, Interstate 5 and Highway 62, lead directly to more
economic development and an improved quality of life. In high-
volume corridors interagency cooperation is essential to timely
and cost-effective solutions. We propose state/local development
of corridor studies as a basis for enhancing that cooperation and
we hope it would be a means for setting future project priorities
and. assembling the necessary mixture of federal, state, local, and
private support for project development. The goal of effective
cooperation toward project completion is our main concern.
Josephine County Priorities
We appreciate the progress made on our highest priority
project, the Third Bridge and improvements in the Redwood Highway
corridor. We want to continue working with the Oregon Department
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of Transportation toward the successful and timely completion of
this project. The third bridge will be followed by the need for
improvements to the "Y" interchange on the Redwood Highway south
of the Rogue River and it is a high priority for the Gity of Grants
Pass and Josephine County that a reconnaissance begin even while
the third bridge is under construction.
Our other high priority is 6th and 7th Streets in downtown
Grants Pass for new signals and reconstruction. The City of Grants
Pass has budgeted funds to pay for one-half of the signal costs,
but. this is a state highway and we need the State Highway
Division's help to make these overdue improvements..
We also agree with our neighbors in Jackson County about the
need for a corridor study on Interstate 5 in Southern Oregon. We
have several concerns about the North Grants Pass Interchange area
and other interchanges. Our local economy relies heavily on the
freeway as do most Oregonians to the north. An evaluation of the
corridor and the planned growth that it will serve could provide
the basis to rank future improvement projects. at freeway
interchanges in our region.
Overall Approach to Recommendations
Our priorities are keyed to some realities of project timing
and funding. Primary projects that need to go into construction
or development or reconnaissance in the next two years have a
numeral 1 to indicate their high priority; indeed, their urgency
in the case of construction projects. To start recommended
development and reconnaissance projects in the next two years. is
necessary in order to see them completed within six to ten years.
Secondary projects have been given a numeral 2, to cover the
remaining four years of the six-year program. Projects that may
not be buildable in the next six years due to funding limitations,
we indicate with a numeral 3. These projects will be needed in the
foreseeable future, but have a lower priority than the primary and
secondary projects. As funding increases, several of the projects
with numerals 2 and. 3 should be advanced in the program.
Our project requests by funding category include notes on
where local governments have made or secured commitments in
connection with recommended projects, and where we are willing to
work with the state to secure additional funding. All of the
projects we recommend involve either high volume highways where we
need to maintain capacity at acceptable levels of service and
environmental impact, or else a highway with. known safety problems.
We have not listed many smaller projects due to time and space
limits.
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JACKSON COUNTY 1991-96 S%X-YEAR HIP RECOMMENDATYONS
FEDERAL FUNDS PROJECTS 1991-96
Federal Aid to Interstate Highways
These funds are drying up because the interstate system is
considered "complete" in Oregon. However, if funds did become
available, the funds should be used for the Central Point and North
Medford Interchange Improvements and the I-5 Corridor Study listed
as priorities 1 and 2 below. We support the recommendation in the
"State of the Interstate Report" that a Federal Interstate
Modernization (FIM) program should be created by Congress.
Interstate 4R
Recommended projects on Interstate 5 are in addition to
scheduled overlays and needed structural maintenance. The Highway
Division staff is in the best position to judge those maintenance
needs.
1. Construction of Central Point (Pine Street) interchan e
Phase I and II construction in 1991. This project is still an
overall priority-one project in Jackson County as a carry-over from
the 1989-94 Six (6) year HIP. This project is needed to complete
a safe and effective connection to the street system under local
jurisdiction on either side of the reconstructed interchange..
1. North Medford Interchange Improvements. (Dev 1991 Const
1994). This now becomes an overall number one priority project in
Jackson County. This interchange has more traffic than any
interchange within 150 miles on Interstate 5. It is a bottleneck
in the local and state road. network. The interchange improvements
will help improve local air quality, and aid compliance with the
Clean Air Act. We believe addressing the congestion and grade
separation problems at this interchange are of significance to the
local, regional, statewide and interstate group of freeway users
who travel to Medford and Jackson County.
2. Southern Oregon Interstate 5 Corridor Studv. Recon/EA
1993-4. To evaluate needs and alternatives for north-south traffic
through Jackson and Josephine Counties. This study would address
such issues as: a) the need to serve through traffic between
California and the rest of Oregon; b) the pros and cons of
widening I-5 through Medford versus a bypass; c) the need to
reconstruct interchange overpasses or alter ramps; and d) when to
rebuild or add interchanges in Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford,
Central Point, Seven Oaks, Gold Hill, Rogue River, Grants Pass,
Merlin. Using such documents as the "State of the Interstate
Report" and local Comprehensive Plans as background, the study
would clarify needs and set priorities for subsequent projects as
well as lay the groundwork for possible public/private funding of
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JACKSON COUNTY 1991-96 SIX-YEAR HIP RECOMMENDATIONS
well as lay the groundwork for possible public/private funding of
some projects.
FUTURE INTERSTATE PROJECTS (Construction Beyond 1997,
therefore 1995-96 Recon or Development on these projects may be
needed)
NOTE: These freeway projects were not even considered in the
last 6-Year HIP (they do not appear in the list of projects
considered), although they were requested by Jackson County
agencies in the last "consensus view" letter. These are among the
alternatives that should be studied in the I-5 corridor in Jackson
County, the actual project timing and prospects for private sector
participation would depend in part on the outcome of that study.
3. Reconstruction of Interchanges. (Possibly Seven Oaks in
conjunction with Highway 140, South Medford in conjunction with
Gateway South Projects, Highway 66 widening of overpass, Rogue
River ramp improvements, etc.)
3. Mountain Avenue Interchange. Add ramps to existing
overpass to improve access to Southern Oregon State College,
National Guard Armory, National Fish and Wildlife Forensics
Laboratory, and Pacific Institute of Natural Sciences. on campus,
city industrial area, and relieve traffic volumes at Valley View
Road and Highway 66 interchanges.
3. I-5 Viaduct Improvement. There is a need to upgrade this
structure to interstate standards. The study would determine costs
and impacts to widen the viaduct structure for three lanes in each
direction in the future. Effective local planning depends on the
state's decision about what will be done with the viaduct.
3. Third Medford Interchange. As employment growth in Jackson
County continues to concentrate in the Medford area, a third
Medford interchange may be needed. At Jackson Street it would
entail wholesale urban renewal. At South Stage Road a significant
road extension is needed. In either case a mayor state, local, and
private effort will be needed. It needs to start with an agreement
on what will be done so we can then focus on how to do it.
3. Bypass around Medford. We can well imagine that the state
may not want to widen the I-5 viaduct to three lanes in each
direction and thus increase the state commitment to maintaining the
structure.. Such a decision will necessitate. an alternative route
to I-5 for through traffic. The new roadway could become Highway
99 with local acceptance of the present 99.
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JACKSON COUNTY 1991-96 S%X-YEAR HIP RECOt~lENDAT%ONS
Federal Aid Primary
The signal construction scheduled for 1990 at Delta Waters.
Road and OR-62 is appreciated. This project was recently advanced
in the 6-Year Program and we expect it will be completed before the
1991-96 6-Year HIP takes effect.
An Alternative to FAP funds: Federal Demonstration Proiect
If the state will approve the effort, there is a chance to get
a direct appropriation from Congress. We understand that Oregon
is now willing to compete with other states in this arena. We have
an excellent candidate in the Highway 140 extension, for which we
expect significant private industry and Congressional support, if
the state will back a federal demonstration project. We know of
no better way to extend the federal funds available for state
highways in Jackson County.. The project is also eligible for
Federal Aid Primary funds.
1. Oregon 140 Extension between Hwy 62 & I-5. Recon 1989-90,
Dev 1991-2, Construction 1993-4. From its present terminus at OR-
62 to I-5 the Highway 140 Extension would provide a valuable direct
route of great value to heavy industry in White City, and to
recreational areas beyond. The extension would reduce travel
costs, divert substantial truck traffic off of Highway 62, improve
air quality, enhance highway safety, improve access to recreational
areas, and better serve the needs of tourists, industry, and
government agencies. This limited access highway should be open
to travel by 1.995, it could ultimately connect to the bypass
discussed above.
Other Projects on FAP Highways
1. Oregon 62 from Trail to Casey State Park (West Unit}
Construction in 1991 to complete this project..
1. Corridor Study (following from SSU/MPO traffic and access
management study) to start in November 1990 to develop long term
and multijurisdictional solutions. The following are examples of
projects that would be reviewed in a corridor study:
2. OR 62 Reconstruction (OR 234 to Shady Cove) This project
has been through all environmental reviews and the first phase was
completed in 1988.
3. Funding for purchase of accesses, Highway 62 frontage and
right-of-way for frontage roads or other alternatives. 1993
3. Construct 1/2 Interchange @ Crater Lake Ave.
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JACXSON COUNTY 1991-96 SIX-YEAR HIP RECOI~IENDAT%ONS
3. OR 62 Reconstruction Shady Cove to Trail
3. Future projects in the Corridor that may involve turn
lanes, channelization of the median, signalization or similar work.
3. Network of reverse frontage roads in cooperation with
Medford, Jackson County, Eagle Point.
Federal Aid Secondary
1. Oregon 238 Jurisdictional Transfer improvements in Medford
need to proceed through the Development process and to Construction
in 1991-92. Jackson County has paid 5150,000 toward design and
environmental assessment.
2. Oregon 238 Safety Improvements (W of Jacksonville)
3. Oregon 238 Jacksonville Hypass RECON 1995-96
Federal Highway Bridge Replacement
1. Main Street Bridge in Downtown Medford. This project is
important to downtown redevelopment efforts.
1. Bybee Bridge over Rogue River at Touvelle State Park with
a sufficiency rating of 7 (seven). It cannot be rehabbed to reach
an 80 rating. CONST 1992
2. Bear Creek Bridge on Highway 62 in Medford needs widening
as part of the needed improvements to the North Medford
Interchange.
2. Bear Creek Hridge on Valley View Road north of Ashland
could be a state responsibility, if a proposed jurisdictional
exchange is made. The County has started the process for HBR
funds, and requests consideration of an exchange for state frontage
roads.
3. Depot Street Bridge over Rogue River in Rogue River.
Federal Aid Urban.
1. Funds are committed to Stewart Avenue in the Medford-
Central Point FAU area and to Hersey Street and Mountain Avenue in
the Ashland FAU boundary. We urge the OTC to loin other states and
encourage the federal provision of FAU funds on a realistic level.
A tenfold. increase would allow cities to catch up with their street
needs.
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JACKSON COUNTY 1991-96 S%K-YEAR HIP RECOMMENDATIONS
Federal Safety
1. OR-62 Safety Improvements in Medford to Eagle Point area
(This could include illumination in White City, rumble strips, and
other physical improvements in conjunction with increased State
Police patrols and a driver awareness campaign}.
2. Oregon 66 curves and bridges over Neil Creek near Ashland.
Jackson County conditions for the proposed Clear Springs Resort
require a proportional share in improvements on Highway 66 up to
the Crowson Road intersection. Gaining the proportional share
requires that there be a project for the developer to share in.
STATE FUNDED PROJECTS 1991-96
State Modernization
2. Oregon 238 1991-96 Development and Construction Project
Straighten Curves near Hanley Road. Dev/Const 1993-94
This project would eliminate a dangerous stretch of highway and
produce a more direct route to Jacksonville.. Jackson County would
be willing to take maintenance responsibility for the portion of
the highway that connects to Hanley Road.
2. Oregon 62 Development 1991 & Construction 1993
Widening to Four Lanes from the VA Domiciliary to Eagle Point. This
project was identified in BCATS in 1972, and we requested widening
of 62 out to 234 in the last consensus view letter. The widening
north of Eagle Point can be delayed a few years, but four-lanes are
needed to the north side of Eagle Point as soon as it would be
practicable to widen the highway. This highway had 11,000 to
12,500 ADT in this segment in 1987 through this two to three lane
section, and will be at peak hour capacity by 1992. There have been
28 total accidents 45 injuries and fatalities in 1989.
State Preservation
State preservation is restricted to work in existing rights-
of-way..
1. Oregon 99 Reconstruction in Medford --Stewart to Boyd.
This work would be in conjunction with FAU improvements on Stewart
Avenue and the South Gateway Project at the South Medford
Interchange.
2. Oregon 99 Reconstruction through Medford. This work would
complement the City's urban renewal efforts.
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JACXSON COUAITY 1991-96 SIX-YEAR HIF RECOMMENDATYONS
3. Oregon 99 Ashland to Phoenix. This project needs to be
coordinated with. left-turn lanes and intersection improvements in
south Phoenix, in Talent at the Colver Road/Suncrest Road
intersection, and in north Ashland.
3. Oregon 99 Medford through Central Point. This project
would complement the City of Central Point's Master Plan for
traffic circulation which calls for the future closure of
Manzanita, Ash and Oak Streets and perhaps Cedar Street. The plan
also calls for eventual signals at Alder, Bush, and Laurel. All
of these changes are to improve circulation. and extend capacity on
Front Street (OR 99).
Immediate Opportunity Fund
There are a number of places in the county where it may be
desirable to use Immediate Opportunity funding, but we are not able
to predict projects at this time. Industrial areas in several
cities and White City are the most likely candidates.
State Operations
1. Oregon 99 Left-turn lane @ Maple St. Ashland
2. Biddle Road at 62 off-ramp (this is a stop-gap measure,
a long-term answer needs to come from the overall improvement of
the North Medford Interchange).
3. Oregon 99, Left-turn lanes at Pine Street
3. Oregon 99, Signal at Beall Lane
State Bikeways
1. We appreciate the project on Oregon 99 north of Valley
View Road to the current south terminus of the Bear Creek Greenway
bikepath. The highest priority projects in Jackson County for
state bikeways are all along Oregon 99. This now includes:
1. Miller's Gulch to Rock Point Bridge between Rogue River
and Gold Hill on Oregon 99, the Rogue River Highway. This would
be 26 miles of wider paved surface to provide shoulder bike lanes.
There is significant citizen support for this project. It is
consistent with the Jackson County bikeway plan and a connection
to Rogue River and Josephine County.
3. Medford to Phoenix on Oregon 99, the Rogue Valley Highway.
The recent widening project left inadequate room for sidewalks or
a bike lane. There is a need to see how much right-of-way can be
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JACKSON COUNTY 1991-96 SYK-YEAR HIP RECONMENDATIONS
obtained, and whether the Bear Creek Greenway path can be
considered an alternative. This will take time, therefore the
reduced ranking of this second phase of a completed project.
SPECIAL CATEGORIES AND FUNDING PROGRAMS
Forest Highway Funds
Thanks in part to the work approved on Highway 62 between
Trail and Casey State Park, Jackson County secured Forest Highway
Funds on Elk Creek. Road. We believe that the traffic north of the
City of Shady Cove is predominantly forest-related and that this
may be a source of funding for improvement of Oregon 62 from Shady
Cove to Trail.. That would complete a connection between work now
scheduled east of Trail and the project south of Shady Cove on
Oregon 62 that we are asking you to keep in the program..
Special City Allotment
This program. has been of great benefit to several of our small
cities. We appreciate the assistance the state has provided and
we urge the continuation of this program.
11-21-89
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JOSEPHINE COUNTY 1991-96 $iX-YEAR HYP RECOMMENDAT%ONS
FEDERAL FUNDED PROJECTS 1991-96
interstate 4R
2. Southern Oregon Interstate 5 Corridor Study. Recon/Ea
1993 4. To evaluate needs and alternatives for north-south traffic
through Josephine and Jackson Counties. This study would address.
such issues as: a) the need to serve through traffic between
California and the rest of Oregon; b) the pros and cons of widening
I-5 through Medford versus a bypass; c) the need to reconstruct
interchange overpasses or alley ramps; and d) when to rebuild or
add interchanges in Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford, Central
Point, Seven Oaks, Gold Hill, Rogue River, Grants Pass, Merlin.
Using such documents as the."state of the Interstate Report" and
local Comprehensive Plans as background, the study would clarify
needs and set priorities for subsequent projects as well as lay the
groundwork for possible public/private funding of some projects.
Federal Aid Primary
1. US 199, Replace existing traffic signals on 6th and 7th.
In conjunction with the above project, the 1940 vintage traffic
signal system on 6th and 7th has reached the limits of our ability
to maintain. This project is so important that Grants Pass is
willing to contribute 50~ of the required funding for the project.
As a further incentive, if necessary, the City will front the
entire cost with a payback agreement from the State if this will
help accelerate the project. This work should be done at the same
time or before the reconstruction of 6th and 7th.
1. US 199, Reconstruct 6th and 7th Streets in downtown Grant
Pass. They are also some of the most uncomfortable streets in our
area to drive because of the excessively high crowns, raveling and
numerous cracks and patches. We are spending a lot of energy and
numerous cracks and patches. We are spending a lot of energy and
local dollars improving the image of our City; 6th and 7th detract
from that image now. We plead for your cooperation to properly
maintain these important highway facilities through our community..
1. US 190, South "Y" Feasibility/Development/Construction.
Introduction. of additional traffic to this intersection from the
now I-5 to 199 connection will produce a service level "F" by the
year 2010 according to State Traffic Studies. The intersection is
already confusing and dangerous. Other new local development
including a major motel/convention/performing arts center and
improvements to the County Fair Grounds will accelerate the
degradation of this intersection in the near future. Work must
begin as soon as possible to design and construct a solution. to
this known problem area in the State's traffic system.
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JOSEPH%NE COUNTY 1991-96 S%X-YEAR HIP RECOMMENDATIONS
2. Oregon 238, Williams Highway. Replace the existing bridge
over the Applegate River. This bridge is narrow and carries a high
number of log trucks and other large/heavy vehicles.
2. Oregon 238, Williams Highway. Replace existing bridge
#2379 over Williams Creek. The Williams Creek Bridge is very
dangerous; it is too narrow, it has a short high arch and has poor
geometric alignment. This bridge replacement could also qualify
for Hazard Elimination funds.
3. US 199, Redwood. Highway. There are several locations
along the Redwood Highway between Wilderville and Cave Junction
that need safety improvements such as turn lanes, channelization
of the median, and signalization. Some of these projects may also
qualify for State Operations funding.
3. Oregon 238, W111iams Highway. Various locations on
Highway 238 between Grants Pass and the Williams area need
attention to safety problems caused by slow-moving traffic,
alignment problems and access conflicts.
Federal Aid Secondary
2. Granite Hill Road Extension at North Grants Pass
Interchange. Reconstruct Granite Hill Road at the I-5 Interchange
at the north end of Grants Pass. This project would realign
Granite Hill Road through existing State owned properties and
should. clean up poor traffic circulation/safety problems involving
the I-5 ramps at north 6th and 7th Streets.
2. Agness Avenue Railroad Crossing. Installation of a
railroad crossing is needed between "N" Street and Agness Avenue
in east Grants Pass. The proposed. crossing is on the Federal Aid
System and is identified in our local Roadway Safety and. Traffic
Management Plan.
3. Orecon 260 Improvements or Rogue River Loop. Widen,
reconstruct, and undertake safety improvements along Lincoln Road
from Lower River Road to Upper River Road.
Hazard Elimination
1. US 199, Redwood Highway at Willow Lane. install a traffic
signal at this heavily used and dangerous intersection. The
intersection provides primary access to Rogue Community College as
well as numerous residents in the vicinity.
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JOSEPHINE COUNTY 1991-96 SYX-YEAR HIP RECOMMEIdDAT1o1VS
State Modernization
1.
Third Bridce (Grants Pass
Ne appreciate the work the State has accomplished in getting the
Grants Pass Parkway Project under construction. This facility will
provide a new connection between I-5 and Hwy 199 thus relieving the
current burden (and associated carbon monoxide problem) on 6th and
7th Streets in downtown Grants Pass.
State Operations
2. US 199, Redwood Highway at Laurel Road. Install a left
turn lane at this intersection. Traffic volumes using this
intersection require a left-turn lane to safely negotiate the turn
movement at Laurel Road.
1. Bikepath, S. Highland Canal . This Bikepath is in the
current HIP for construction. Please do not let this important
facility slip in schedule. This bikepath will be adjacent to
Highway 238 which is a narrow high speed rural highway. The
bikepath is needed for the safety of all those users wishing to
enjoy this scenic, but dangerous State highway.
UNDESIGNATED FUNDING
2. US 199/Oregon 2.60 connection. Construct a new bridge
across the Rogue River west of Grants Pass connecting US 199 (at
Allen Creek Road) to Oregon 260 (at Lincoln Road). Jurisdictional
exchange discussions should begin as soon as possible. The
projects will require elimination of the traffic signal at Redwood
Avenue and 199 and installation of a new signal at Allen Creek
Road. This bridge will be an important link between two existing
highways n our community. Proposed development in the vicinity of
this bridge will compound traffic congestion on "G" Street, 6th and
7th Streets and the South "Y", all of which have serious problems
currently.
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JACKSON JOSEPHINE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Summary of Jackson County Projects Requested
First Two Years of the 1991-96 Six-Year Highway Improvement Program
Highest Priorities
1. Highway 238 Oak Grove Road to Highway 99, Jurisdictional
Exchange in/near Medford Dev/Const 1990-92. This project is
carried over from our 1988 highest priorities.
1. Central Point (Pine Street) Interchange - Phase I & II to be
constructed beginning in 1991. This project is carried over
from our 1988 highest priorities and was first scheduled in
1983.
1. North Medford Interchange Improvements Dev 1991 Const 1994.
This project joins our 1988 highest priorities.
1. Oregon 140 Extension between Hwy 62 & I-5. Recon 1989-90,
Dev 1991-2, Construction 1993-4. This project also joins our
highest priorities.
Other High Priority Protects
1. Oregon 62 from Trail to Casey State Park (West Unit.)
Construction in 1991 to complete this project.
1. Corridor Study (following from SSU/MPO traffic and access
management study) to start in November 1990
1. Main Street Bridge over Bear Creek in Medford.
1. Bybee Bridge over Rogue River at Touvelle State Park.
1. Funds committed tc Stewart Avenue in the Medford-Central Point
FAU area and to Hersey Street & Mountain Avenue in the Ashland
FAU boundary..
1. OR-62 Safety Improvements in Medford to Eagle Point area
1. Oregon 99 Medford -- Stewart to Barnett Streets
1. Bikepath, Talent. to North Ashland OR 99, Rogue Valley Highway
1. Bikepath, Miller's Gulch to Rock Point Bridge OR 99, Rogue
River Highway.
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JACKSON JOSEPHINE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Summary of Jackson County Projects Requested
Second Four Years of 1991-96 Six-Year Highway Improvement Program
2. Southern Oregon Interstate 5 Corridor Study. Recon/EA 1993-4.
2. OR 62 Reconstruction (OR 234 to Shady Cove)
2. Oregon 238 Safety Improvements (W of Jacksonville)
2. Bear Creek Bridge on Highway 62 in Medford.
2. Hear Creek Bridge on Valley View Road north of Ashland
2. Oregon 66 curves and bridges over Neil Creek near Ashland.
2. Oregon 238 1991-96 Development and Construction Project
Straighten Curves near Hanley Road Dev/Coast 1993-94
2. Oregon 62 1991-96 Development and Construction
Widening to Four Lanes from the VA Domiciliary to Eagle Point
2. Oregon 99 Reconstruction through Medford
2. Bikepath, Medford-Phoenix on OR 99, the Rogue Valley Highway.
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JACKSON JOSEPHINE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Summary of Jackson County Projects Requested
Beyond the 1991-96 Time Period (subject to expansion as long
range plans are revised for the county and several cities and as
corridor studies are completed).
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Reconstruction of interchanges in several Cities.
Mountain Avenue Interchange in Ashland.
I-5 Viaduct Improvement in Medford.
Third Medford Interchange.
Bypass around Medford.
Funding for purchase of accesses, Highway 62 frontage and
right-of-way for frontage roads or other alternatives.
Construct 1/2 Interchange @ Crater Lake Ave and Highway 62
OR 62 Reconstruction Shady Cove to Trail
Future projects in the 62 Corridor that may involve turn.
lanes, channelization of the median, signalization or similar
work.
Network of reverse frontage roads in highway 62 corridor in
cooperation with Medford, Jackson County, Eagle Point.
Oregon 238 Jacksonville Bypass
RECON 1995-96
Oregon 99 Ashland to Phoenix
Oregon 99 Medford to Central Point
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JACKSON JOSEPHINE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Summary of Josephine County Projects Requested
First Two Years of the 1991-96 Six-Year Highway Improvement Program
Highest priority
1. Continue with Third Bridge Project Corridor to improve linkage
between US 199 with I-5.
1. US 1.99, Replace Signals on Sixth and Seventh Streets. (City
of Grants Pass has budgeted to pay one-half of the cost).
Other high priority projects
1. US 199, Reconstruct 6th and 7th. Streets in downtown Grants
Pass.
1. US 199, Redwood Highway, Reconnaissance for "Y" Interchange
improvements. RECON 1992
1. Hikepath, S Highland Canal to Murphy Cr Rd, OR 238, Unit 2.
This project is currently scheduled in the 6-Year HIP.
1. US 199, Redwood Highway at Willow Lane, Signalization.
Second Four Years of 1991-96 Six-Year Highway Improvement Program
2. Southern Oregon Interstate 5 Corridor Study.
Recon/EA 1993-4.
2. Granite Hill Road Extension at North Grants Pass Interchange.
2. Williams Creek Bridge #2379 on OR 238 Now scheduled for
construction in 1994.
2. Applegate River Bridge on Oregon 238 Dev/Const 1995-96
2. US 199 Development/Construction. 1493-96 for "Y" Interchange
2. US 199, Redwood Highway, Left-turn lane at Laurel Road.
2. Fourth Bridge Connection and possible Jurisdictional Exchange
in Grants Pass to link up US 199 and OR 260
2. Agness Avenue Railroad Overcrossing (Possible Immediate
Opportunity Project due to location in an industrial area).
2. Grants Pass to Jackson County Line OR 99, Rogue River Highway.
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JACKSON JOSEPHINE TRANSPORTATION CONID9ITTEE
Summary of Josephine County Projects Requested
Beyond the 1991-96 Six-Year Highway Improvement Program
(subject to expansion as long range plans are revised for the
county and several cities and as corridor studies are cartpleted).
3. Reconstruction of I-5 Interchanges depending on results of
corridor study.
3. Future Projects on the Redwood Highway that may involve turn
lanes, channelization of the median, signalization or similar
work..
3. Oregon 238 Several projects such as slow-moving vehicle
turnouts.
3. US 199, Redwood Highway, several projects between Wilderville
and Cave Junction.
3. Fourth Bridge connection between US 199 and Oregon 260
(Lincoln Road) to Allen Creek Road, and possible
jurisdictional exchanges. related to a Fourth Bridge route.
3. Oregon 260, Improvements on Rogue River Loop (Lincoln Road)
from Upper River Road to Lower River Road.
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