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The roadway through Philomath is in poor condition and the sidewalks do not meet current ADA standards.
To address these issues we will repave the road and improve the downtown for pedestrians and bicyclists by:
Fully reconstruct most travel lanes on Main and Applegate within the project area between 14th and 7th Streets. This will involve digging up and rebuilding the foundation of the road. We will repave the surface of the road on the portions not being rebuilt.
Regrade the new pavement and the slope of the road to improve drainage.
Repave some of the parking areas on Applegate Street and portions of parking on Main Street where full depth reconstruction is not occurring.
Curb ramps will be upgraded to comply with ADA standards.
Curb extensions will be added on the north and south sides of Main Street and on the north side of Applegate Street within the project area. This will increase pedestrian visibility and saftey by shortening the distance to cross the street.
Install enhanced pedestrian crossings with rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) on Applegate Street at 14th Street and on Main Street at 7th Street.
Buffers will be added between vehicle and bicycle lanes to improve bicycle safety. Striped buffers will be two feet wide on Main Street and four feet on Applegate Street.
A two way cycle track will be added on the south side of Applegate between 13th and 15th Streets to provide westbound bicycle access between the Applegate neighborhood and the downtown area and to provide connectivity for the “Corvallis to the Coast” bike route.
Mountable concrete curb separators will be added in the four foot buffer along the cycle track to further protect bicyclists.
Install additional features such as landscaping, trash cans and benches.
Replace traffic signals at important intersections.
Facilities to better manage stormwater runoff.
Schedule
Design: 2022
Construction: 2023 - 2024
Location
U.S. 20
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Milepost 49.8 - 50.8
Cost and Funding
Design & Construction: $18 million