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Potential solutions



Take a look at what we've come up with

The study team has been looking at ways to make it safer to walk, bike or roll in downtown Silverton. We've come up with a few ideas and would love for you to take a look and provide us with your feedback on the next page.

Click on the plus sign or the title below to learn more about each solution.



We’re considering two different options to make it easier and safer to bike downtown. Take a look at the options and give us your feedback in the survey at the end of this open house. 

Option A: Two-way cycle track 

This option would include: 

  • A two-way cycle track on the east side of N 1st Street in place of on-street parking. 
  • Curb extensions added to the west side of the street to make it easier to walk across N 1st Street. 
  • A protected intersection concept at N 1st Street and A Street. 
  • Delineated bicycle intersections that use ​​green paint to increase awareness and visibility where vehicle and bicycle travel paths may cross.​​
  • Restripe lanes to define the new drive, park, bike and pedestrian areas. 

Option B Low-stress bikeway 

This option would include: ​

  • Keeping N 1st Street as is and instead directing cyclists to ride on N 2nd Street, which is a low traffic, low speed road (low-stress bikeway). 
  • Adding curb extensions to both sides of the street to make it easier and a shorter distance to safely cross the street.

Diagram showing the locations of the potential solutions.​

​Click the images to enlarge.

Cross Section diagram showng 7.5' and 8.5' sidewalk, 8' Parking lane, 12' driving lanes, 2 5' bike lanes

While the study area is focused downtown, we also heard from the community that more crossings are needed on N 1st Street and S Water Street. We would like your help figuring out where new crossings are needed most.

Potential locations and solutions​

On N 1st Street near Ronald Way and McDonalds, a new crossing with a median island and flashing beacons would be added, similar to what was recently installed near Jefferson Street. 

On S Water Street, we identified three potential crossing improvements 

  • Upgrade the existing crosswalk near Wesley Street with signs and curb extensions.
  • Add a new crossing with signs and curb extensions near Koons Street.
  • Add a new crossing with signs and curb extensions near Central Street.
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Diagram showing the locations of the potential solutions. Click the image to enlarge.

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Be considering potential locations and solutions when you take the survey on the next page.​​​

The City is working on a separate project that will make Main Street more walkable. One way to do that is to reduce the amount of car traffic on Main Street by restricting left turns from S Water Street onto Main Street.


​​Option A: Two-lane section to Lewis Street

This option would would keep the lanes on S Water Street as they are today, but drivers would not be allowed to turn left onto Main Street from S Water Street. Continuing south to Lewis Street would work the same as it does today. We'd also add curb extensions to help shorten the distance to cross the street.

Option B: One-lane section to Lewis Street

This option would change the southbound lanes at Main Street to include a single through lane and a dedicated right-turn lane. Between Main Street and Lewis Street, there would be a single travel lane with parking on both sides. Drivers wo​uld still be able to turn left on Lewis Street or continue straight towards Silver Falls. We would also add curb extensions to help shorten the distance to cross the street.


Map showing lane options to Lewis Street Click the image to enlarge.​​

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