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Woodburn staff outlines near-term safety fixes at Evergreen and Parr
Summary
Staff told commissioners the city plans near-term safety improvements at three failing intersections (Evergreen & Hayes, Evergreen & Harvard and Parr/Butteville) with design/construction bids near $280,000 and expected work next spring.
Staff highlighted three intersections—Evergreen & Hayes, Evergreen & Harvard, and the Parr/Butteville area—as high-priority safety projects. He said the city has already solicited bids for design and construction work on Evergreen improvements (approximately $280,000) and expects at least two improvements to start within the next 12 months. The presenter described shorter-term, lower-cost fixes such as signal installation or flashing stop signs as options while longer-term solutions like roundabouts remain more expensive.
Commissioners voiced support for making rapid safety changes and suggested public outreach to explain funding sources. Staff emphasized that SDCs and targeted urban renewal funding will pay for these fixes and reiterated the city’s practice of seeking developer contributions and grants for capital work.
