Proposed South Coast Scenic Bikeway, Jan. 27

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting for a proposed Oregon Scenic Bikeway at 5:30 pm. Jan. 27 at the Port Orford Public Library’s Freedom of Speech room, located at 555 20th St., Port Orford. The proposed 61-mile-long Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway starts at Battle Rock Park and passes through the town of Port Orford, Cape Blanco State Park, Elk River Road, Port Orford Heads State Park and Paradise Point State Park. The proposed bikeway uses existing roads. The meeting agenda will consist of a short presentation on the Oregon Scenic Bikeway Program and information on the proposed Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway followed by questions from the audience. Public comment on the proposed bikeway will be taken at the meeting. Written public comment will be accepted both before and after the meeting until the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission acts on the proposed designation. Comments will be presented to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission before the commission votes on designation. Comments about the proposed bikeway can be sent to Alex Phillips at alex.phillips@oregon.gov or to: Oregon Parks and Rec. Dept., ATTN: Alex Phillips, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301-1266.