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City staff lay out phased plan to update transportation standards, prioritize safety and quicker pilot projects
Summary
Staff presented a three-phase approach to update Bend’s transportation standards, including near-term administrative updates, a fall public engagement phase with consultants, and longer-term policy work tied to the Transportation System Plan and growth planning.
City of Bend staff on June 23 summarized a planned multi-phase update to the city’s transportation standards and related development-code work, focusing on safety, clarified street cross sections, quicker pilot projects and steps to reduce the need for design waivers.
Staff told the Enabling Subcommittee that near-term administrative updates could be completed within a year and noted an intention to bring a bigger community engagement effort and consultant support in the fall. The work will address right-of-way and street section standards, cross-section options for different street types, speed management, quick-build and pilot projects, and sidewalk fee-in-lieu options for infill sites.
Russ Grace, the city’s chief operations officer, said staff objectives…
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