Medford Seeks Public Input on Main Street Bike Lane Redesign
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford City Council is seeking community input on design alternatives for Main Street that cater to bicycle access.
The City received significant public feedback and concerns after implementing a new Main Street restriping layout in October 2023 to improve bicycle access.
After reviewing multiple alternatives for the project, fifteen alternatives were presented to the Council during a March study session, and the Council then narrowed the potential alternatives to two additional options.
The Main Street restriping options are:
| No. | Alternative | Description | Estimated Cost | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Previous Configuration | Return Main Street to its previous configuration—three lanes in one direction, with bikes sharing the right lane with vehicles. | $1 million | Potential gain of 8 parking spaces; does not align with the current Transportation System Plan or accepted design guidance. |
| #2 | Existing Configuration | Maintain the current configuration with no changes. | $0 | No alarming crash patterns have been observed, and bike lane usage has been steadily increasing. |
| #3 | Standard Bike Lane (One-way bike lane on the right) | Two travel lanes, parallel parking on both sides, and one bike lane on the right side of Main Street. | $580,000 to $1,055,000 | Retain parking while providing a more traditional bike lane. |
| #4 | Two-Way Travel with Bike Lanes | Reintroduce two-way traffic with one travel lane and one bike lane in each direction on both Main Street and 8th Street. | $10.7 million | Requires major construction, significantly changes downtown’s layout, significant traffic delays and congestion are likely. |
Residents can give input by:
Attending an Open House Event:
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
- Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Oakdale Middle School – Library/Media Center (Room 117) – 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford
Completing an online survey to rank potential alternatives that are available now through Nov. 30.