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North Bend council weighs lowering speed on US-101 after ODOT study; debate centers on 40 vs. 35 mph
Summary
An ODOT speed study recommended reducing one US-101 corridor segment to 40 mph; staff presented an alternative motion recommending 35 mph. Councilors debated lowering posted speeds versus increased enforcement, signage and striping; Coos Bay has already ratified 40 mph on its side of the corridor.
City staff reviewed an ODOT speed study for the US-101 corridor between Washington and the Coos Bay city limits and presented two options: concur with ODOT’s recommendation to reduce one segment to 40 mph, or adopt an alternative recommendation of 35 mph for enhanced safety.
Ralph, the public-works representative, summarized the study’s findings and noted Coos Bay has already ratified 40 mph…
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