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Residents press for speed enforcement, pedestrian lights on Highway 224; committee reports ODOT follow-ups
Summary
Residents and committee members raised speeding and sight-line concerns on Highway 224 and other corridors; the committee reported using ODOT’s online tools to request flashing pedestrian lights, crosswalk enhancements and pothole repair, and said ODOT created work orders.
Several residents and committee members described speeding, obstructed signage and safety concerns on Highway 224 and local approaches, and the committee said it used Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) online reporting to request improvements.
A citizen submitted written concerns to the committee about missing warning signs for a change in speed near Timber School, obstructed 35 mph signage near Elm Road caused by newly planted trees, and difficulty crossing Highway 224 except at signalized intersections. Members also raised the River Mill intersection as a safety concern tied to industrial traffic and said a planned roundabout on River Mill is intended to address heavy-use issues there.
Committee members explained some traffic-control authority rests with ODOT for state highways but said the city can request studies and treatments. Committee staff said they used ODOT’s online reporting portal to request two sets of flashing pedestrian lights (near Hitchin’ Post Pizza at Southwest Second Avenue and near Subway at Southwest Wade) and a work order for a tripping hazard on the 211 Bridge leaving town. The committee reported receiving an acknowledgement and work orders from ODOT for the submitted items.
Members also discussed a large pothole on River Mill approaching 224 and asked staff to coordinate repairs. Committee members encouraged residents to report hazards through the ODOT portal and said recent ODOT responses included replacing several lighting fixtures around schools.
The discussion noted that permanent speed changes on state highways require ODOT consideration and that city staff will continue to coordinate with the state on signage, flashing beacons and potential enforcement steps.
