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North Bend approves $148,650 contract with PH Consulting to design Park Street–Main Avenue intersection improvements
Summary
Council authorized a design contract with PH Consulting to prepare plans, specifications and estimates for safety and traffic-calming improvements at Park Street and Main Avenue, including two RRFBs; staff said construction could be phased and funded with impact fees and grants.
The North Bend City Council on Feb. 4 approved a contract with PH Consulting not to exceed $148,650 to produce design plans, specifications and cost estimates for a Park Street and Main Avenue intersection safety project.
City engineering staff said the project is roughly 20% complete in concept form and that the consultant contract will move the design to construction-ready drawings. The proposed improvements include bulb-outs, reduced crosswalk lengths and two RRFBs across Park Street near a Montessori school, with the goal of lowering vehicle approach speeds and improving pedestrian safety.
Mr. Rigos said staff conducted outreach with 20–25 nearby property and business owners and hosted a fall 2024 open house. He told council the design contract would be executed in 2025 and construction could occur in 2026; he added the city could pursue grants once cost estimates are available. Rigos offered a wide range of possible construction costs during discussion, saying the project could cost “$600,000, $800,000, $900,000” depending on final design and scope.
Members of the public raised intersection concerns during the meeting. Steven Matlock, who identified himself as a nearby resident, asked how proposed curb or centerline changes would affect access to the Bartels Drug parking lot and whether drivers who miss the current entrance would be able to safely return. Mr. Rigos said the traffic analysis will assess turning movements and safety for those maneuvers.
The council voted unanimously to authorize the mayor to execute the contract in a form approved by the city attorney. Staff said the contract will be funded from transportation impact fees and that available grant programs could include PSRC, TIB and CDBG depending on the eventual design and scope.
