DGL's Barb Jones, PE, PTOE to present at OTEC 2019

The City of Oregon's Navarre Avenue/SR 2 Safety Improvements are making a major impact. Previously, the area had 369 crashes over a 3.5-year period. Since November of 2017, the design improvements have resulted in a crash reduction of 40%! Delays have been reduced by 5-18% with better results than predicted. These dramatic improvements have increased safety while providing a Gateway to the City with unique aesthetic treatments.

The primary project improvements included reconfiguration of Navarre Avenue to accommodate a raised median within the existing pavement limits. Left turns and u-turns were accommodated at key locations. To mitigate the addition of the median, a service road was added behind the businesses that had the most crashes on Navarre. This area has seen the greatest improvement. The safety improvements were funded through the ODOT Safety program. While the main purpose of the project was to improve safety, there was also an opportunity to enrich the area's appearance and create an inviting gateway to the city.