City of Ashland, Oregon / Public Works / North Main Road Diet
North Main Road Diet Project
The Ashland North Main Road Diet Project
Facts:
· The City received a $115,000 Bike and Pedestrian Grant for the Road Diet pilot project, therefore reducing the cost to Ashland from $130,000 to $15,000.
· Reinstating the current four-lane configuration will cost $35,000.
· The proposed project would restripe North Main from the north side of Helman Street north to Jackson Road (railroad tracks) reconfiguring 4-lanes into three-lanes.
There will be one thru lane in each direction with a center turn lane. The center turn lane allows cars to turn left without impeding traffic flow.
· The Road Diet will increase the peak travel time thru the project area by an estimated 22 seconds.
· This is a projected one year pilot project. If approved, work would begin the week of September 12, 2011. Originally this project was to have a three month time frame, however, after citizen input the time frame was extended to one year.
Nationwide, statistics show that road diets reduce the overall vehicular collision rates from 25 to 33%. Reducing typical 4-lane configuration crashes which include rear end, side swipes and left turn/broadsides.
To review the drawings, click here or open the pdf located below. If anyone would like more detailed information, please click on this link to access the Transportation Plan Update website. For additional information or questions, please contact Mike Faught, Public Works Director at 541-488-5587 or by email to faughtm@ashland.or.us.
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