Council presses staff on Highway 99 safety; $2M set aside for initial implementation
Councilors raised fatalities and lighting concerns on Highway 99 and neighboring corridors; staff said a multimodal safety study funded by LTD and the Central Lane MPO is underway and that roughly $2 million has been earmarked for initial implementation on River Road and Highway 99.
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Councilors used the street bond presentation to press staff on safety priorities along Highway 99 and adjacent corridors. Councilor Evans asked whether the city has a plan to install traffic‑calming devices and improve crossings after several recent fatalities; staff said a coordinated, citywide effort is underway that involves Public Works, Community Development and other partners.
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