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Bicycle and pedestrian projects receive $5.5 million For more information: Sheila Lyons, (503) 986-3555 Or Shelley Snow, (503) 881-5362 Projects for 2010-2011 include streetscapes, pedestrian refuges and sidewalks The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has awarded just over $5.5 million to Oregon cities and counties for 17 pedestrian and bicycle projects. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Program at the Oregon Department of Transportation received 68 applications requesting just shy of $24 million. The advisory committee used several criteria to evaluate projects, including the land uses served, current conditions, potential usage, and design elements that enhance the bicycling or walking experience. One alternate grant was selected in case funding becomes available. The next solicitation for grant applications will be in spring 2010. Here are the selected projects: AUMSVILLE Project cost: $1,038,000 Award received: $699,000 Project: Railroad crossing, sidewalk and bike lanes CENTRAL POINT Project cost: $400,000 Award received: $340,000 Project: Pedestrian crossing and streetscape CORVALLIS Project cost: $209,000 Award received: $188,100 Project: Flashing beacons and crossing islands DESCHUTES COUNTY Project cost: $499,848 Award received: $190,000 Project: Pedestrian crossing EUGENE Project cost: $378,000 Award received: $359,100 Project: Road diet (convert two lanes into crossing median) FAIRVIEW Project cost: $152,690 Award received: $127,690 Project: Streetscape (sidewalk, street lighting and swale) GRESHAM Project cost: $375,190 Award received: $337,671 Project: Pedestrian crossing, bike lane and sidewalk infill HOOD RIVER Project cost: $825,837 Award received: $385,225 Project: Sidewalk and bike lane striping INDEPENDENCE Project cost: $300,145 Award received: $240,116 Project: Sidewalk and bike lane striping MADRAS Project cost: $615,000 Award received: $465,000 Project: Streetscape (sidewalk, bike lane, crossing islands, street lights, bike parking) NEWPORT Project cost: $715,500 Award received: $679,725 Project: Sidewalk switchbacks and retaining wall PORTLAND Project cost: $493,464 Award received: $260,000 Project: Mid-block crossing island and crosswalk SANDY Project cost: $622,631 Award received: $100,000 Project: Pedestrian refuge, crossing only SEASIDE Project cost: $296,723 Award received: $200,000 Project: Sidewalk connection and lighting SWEET HOME Project cost: $512,500 Award received: $350,000 Project: Bike lanes and sidewalk infill TALENT Project cost: $603,900 Award received: $354,620 Project: Streetscape (sidewalk, bike lane, street lights, narrowed lanes) WEST LINN Project cost: $347,025 Award received: Award received: $293,525 Project: Sidewalk, bike lanes, crossing, fix topography for level walks Alternate – to be awarded if funding becomes available COOS BAY Project cost: $257,480 $193,110 Project: Sidewalks ##ODOT##
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