The City of Grants Pass -- in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation -- is working to make the downtown area a safe, more active and easier place to get around for everyone.
The 6th & 7th Streets Multimodal Corridor Study is focused on identifying practical, fundable improvements for non-automobile travel. The study builds on earlier planning work and supports the City's 2020 Master Transportation System Plan.
Retail businesses in the Central Business District serve a mix of both the local community and visitors. Adjacent areas are primarily residential, with community spaces, schools and public buildings. 6th and 7th streets form the spine of the downtown transportation system, which is presently auto-dominated but affords many opportunities for safety and access improvements to the pedestrian, bicycle and transit networks.
The study corridor extends from Interstate 5 Exit 58 southward across the Rogue River to the Big Y intersection of Rogue River, Williams and Redwood highways. It encompasses 6th and 7th streets (US Highway 99) and adjacent streets from 4th to 9th streets.
An Advisory Committee made up of local stakeholders is helping guide the process to make sure the proposed improvements reflect the needs and values of the Grants Pass community. The City seeks broad public input throughout the study, with particular emphasis on the needs of vulnerable community members including children, older adults and people with disabilities.
Your input will help shape the plan and ensure it meets the real needs of the community by developing viable and appealing options for people to walk, bike or ride the bus.
