Preferred Traffic Safety Alternatives
Traffic safety plays an important role in developing a comprehensive transportation system, particularly in areas where real or perceived safety issues may prevent people from using more active travel modes, such as walking, biking, and taking transit.
The location of the preferred traffic safety alternatives are shown in the exhibits to the right. Please click the links and use the comment boxes to provide feedback on the alternatives, including the high priority alternatives shown below.
Traffic Safety Alternatives
The preferred traffic safety alternatives primarily consist of enhanced signs and pavement markings, Speed reduction treatments/traffic calming, roadway reconfiguration, and street lighting. The high priority traffic safety alternatives are shown below.
S2: US 101/Munsel Lake Road - Install advance intersection warning signs with flashing beacons and install intersection lighting
S4: US 101/OR 126 - Increase visibility of traffic signal heads (larger bulbs, reflective backplates, etc.)
S5: US 101/Rhododendron Drive - Increase visibility of traffic signal heads (larger bulbs, reflective backplates, etc.)
S6: OR 126/Quince Street - Install additional street lighting and evaluate need for traffic control modification
S7: Rhododendron Drive/Heceta Beach Road - Install advance intersection warning signs on Heceta Beach Road; trim vegetation in SE and SW corners to increase sight distance; and install intersection lighting
S8: Kingwood Street/15th Street - Install advance intersection warning signs on Kingwood Street and trim vegetation in SE corner to increase sight distance
S9: Kingwood Street/9th Street - Install advance intersection warning signs on 9th Street; install additional intersection lighting; and evaluate need for traffic control modification