www.oregoncoastbikeroute.org – You’re invited to participate in the Online Open House for the Oregon Coast Bike Route Plan. The Oregon Coast Bike Route Plan is entering its final phase! Thank you for providing feedback on the major issues along the route. We now need your thoughts on the draft solutions that the team has developed for each “critical need.” Visit the online open house today through April 6th, 2020 and share your feedback at: https://maps.jla.us.com/coast-bike-route-2. What’s been happening with the Oregon Coast Bike Route Plan? Over the past two years, the Oregon Department of Transportation has been working on a major planning effort to identify improvements to the Oregon Coast Bike Route (OCBR), a popular bike route that runs the length of the Oregon coast. At the OCBR online open house last winter, we heard feedback from hundreds of Oregonians as well as bike tourists from across the world. This input helped us identify critical needs and evaluate potential solutions, including potential changes to the official route. We heard your support for adding bike lanes or shoulders, requests for separated bike facilities, and desires for improved signage in critical areas. As we begin our final phase, we are seeking your input on the draft solutions for addressing the most critical needs along the Oregon Coast Bike Route. Your input will inform these solutions and help guide future engineering work. While funding has not yet been identified for improvements, the Oregon Coast Bike Route Plan will set the stage for future investments. Your feedback will contribute to improved safety, accessibility and enjoyment for all users of this scenic coastal bike route. For more information or to participate in the Online Open House, visit the website at www.OregonCoastBikeRoute.org or contact: Jenna Berman, North Coast Active Transportation Liaison (Region 2), jenna.berman@odot.state.or.us, (971) 719-6024; Jenna Marmon, South Coast Active Transportation Liaison (Region 3), jenna.marmon@odot.state.or.us, (541) 774-5925; For accessiblity assistance, call (971) 719-6024 or statewide relay, 7-1-1.
