Walking and biking network improvements (SPRINGFIELD)

This $719,725.79 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) will support the "Walking and Biking Network Improvements" project in Springfield, Oregon. The project addresses critical gaps in the city's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, including installing crossing enhancements like rapid flashing beacons and refuge islands, as well as rehabilitating sidewalks at various locations. Key deliverables include two portable temporary rapid flashing beacons, crosswalk improvements on Mohawk Boulevard and 5th Street, and flashing beacons along Pioneer Parkway and Thurston Road. The City of Springfield is the sub-grantee for this project, responsible for executing the transportation infrastructure improvements to enhance connectivity, reduce congestion, and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Project description

Addressing highest need locations for filling gaps in the walking and biking networks and near schools and the downtown corridor in springfield to complete connections, reduce congestion and address safety. Project includes two portable temporary rapid flashing beacons, crossing on mohawk blvd south of I ST, crossing on 5TH ST north of Q ST, flashing beacons at pioneer parkway east and west at E ST, at thurston RD at 69TH ST, and eweb path crossing enhancements with refuge islands at 5TH and 19TH streets; sidewalk rehabilitation at various locations