ODOT says traffic signal not warranted at U.S. 101 and Market; enhanced crosswalk planned

During closing comments at the Oct. 2 Parks Commission work session, commissioners said they had met with the Oregon Department of Transportation about the intersection of U.S. 101 and Market Avenue and learned a traffic signal was not warranted under the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) traffic‑signal warrants. ODOT advised that the counts and warrants did not meet the threshold for a signal, so the agency will install an enhanced crosswalk at the intersection.

Commissioners said ODOT reviewed the nine MUTCD warrants; the intersection did not meet the first two volume‑based warrants or any of the special‑consideration warrants. The commission made the information available to neighborhood stakeholders and said they would provide the MUTCD warrant documentation on request.

No local action was required; the discussion was reported as an informational update by the commission.