‎Highlighted Project:‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ Grants Pass Signal Upgrades

Details

County: Josephine

Nearest City: Grants Pass

Estimated Cost Range: $10M - $30M

Anticipated Construction Years: 2027 - 2029

Project Description

This location in Grants Pass off Oregon 99 was identified as being within the top 95% of safety priority sites in 2021. The proposed scope for this project includes:

Intersection improvements at 6th Street and Midland Avenue.
Upgrading an outdated traffic signal and bringing ADA ramps up to current standards at 7th Avenue and Park Street.
Installing enhanced pedestrian crossings with rapid flashing beacons at the intersections of 7th Street and Midland Avenue, 7th Street and Steiger Street, and 7th Street and Manzanita Avenue.
Installing traffic signal communication facilities and equipment to implement a new transit signal system in downtown Grants Pass.

Expected Outcome

This project will bring the intersection up to current standards and equipment. There will be a new intersection at 6th Street and Midland Avenue, upgraded traffic signals and ADA ramps, increased pedestrian safety, and increased transit efficiency and reliability through downtown Grants Pass.

Safety

Reducing the number and severity of crashes.

Installing rapid flashing beacons and associated lighting upgrades will increase vehicle yielding rates at the identified locations. Installing a new traffic signal at 6th Street and Midland Avenue will increase safety.

Access

Essential services.

By implementing a new transit signal system in downtown Grants Pass, we can ensure vehicles such as emergency medical services have green lights when approaching an intersection.

Climate

Carbon Reduction

This work will increase transit efficiency and reliability through downtown Grants Pass. By providing an improved transit experience, travelers may be more likely to reduce the number of drive alone trips and minimize carbon emissions.