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Molalla Avenue Streetscape Project Update
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff will provide an update on the latest design status on the Molalla Avenue Streetscape Project and support a discussion by the City Commission on the proposed goals.
BACKGROUND:
City Commission Goal 2: Address Critical Facility Needs - Complete the design and begin construction of the Molalla Avenue reconstruction project.
Molalla Avenue is a key corridor for all travel modes connecting the Oregon City Regional Center with Clackamas Community College and Clackamas County Red Soils Campus, as well as connecting the residential areas on the west side to the commercial areas on the north and east sides. Currently, the corridor is uncomfortable, unwelcoming, and unaccommodating for those walking, biking, or accessing transit.
When complete, the project will include:
· continuous bike lanes along the entire corridor;
· 10-foot wide continuous ADA-compliant sidewalks, street trees, and pedestrian level street lighting along the west side of this developed corridor;
· ADA-compliant ramps along both the east and west sides of the corridor;
· transit amenities along both sides of the corridor;
· street furnishings; improved access management; and
· more convenient and safer street crossings.
At this time, the project team has been working on refining the project elements to accommodate current and future safety and traffic needs.
Traffic Analysis: Traffic counts are done. The technical analysis and design on lane configurations and intersection designs at Beavercreek, Clairmont, Gaffney, and Fir are underway. Analysis and design of access management medians and three midblock pedestrian enhanced crossings are underway.
Geotechnical: Field work and road section structural analysis is complete. Signal foundation design will follow the 60% design approval.
Design: The City has received and is reviewing 60 percent plans which include a more detailed design with more articulate ...
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