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Corvallis Bicyclists Voice Concerns on Proposed Slip Lane
By Heather Turner
CORVALLIS, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Transportation is reworking part of Highway 34 near Corvallis to ease congestion and make it safer. But some people say one part of the plan, a slip lane, could mean added danger.
A grassy field is where ODOT has proposed to add a slip lane that would allow motorists traveling on the Highway 20 Bypass to go through the grassy area and merge onto Highway 34 without stopping.
But many bicyclists who travel the area have voiced their concerns, and they say they do not support the project because they say it's not safe for them.
Besides safety, ODOT's plan for the slip lane is to reduce congestion.
"It's a huge problem, it not only starts here in downtown Corvallis, but it spreads all the way out to OSU and further south and we know that if nothing's done in the next 20 years that the problem's going to get worse," said Jerry Wolcott, ODOT project leader, Corvallis.
After altering original design plans to meet the concerns of bike safety advocates, ODOT has been asked to make even more changes.
"We can't accept the conditions that have been placed upon us with more compromises on that slip lane," said Wolcott.
Monday, the Corvallis City Council voted to support the project, but only with additional design changes that include further reducing the slip lane speed limit to 35 miles per hour, adding a crosswalk and installing a pedestrian/biker activated signal.
ODOT says those changes would make it more dangerous for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
But those who actually bike that path say it's the slip lane that'll cause safety issues.
"We need to make it safer for bicycle and pedestrian traffic out there," said Susan Christie, Corvallis bicyclist.
"It's very, very dangerous and I think anyone who's proposing to recommend this project, to build this project should really ride that route on a bicycle and imagine crossing that kind of lane," said Michael Gretes, Corvallis bicyclist.
And some say even with the proposed changes they still do not support adding a slip lane.
"They're not expecting a pedestrian, they're not expecting a cyclist, they're looking out for cars. So it's a danger zone," said Glencora Borradaile, Corvallis bicyclist.
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Any kind of severe weather can make driving conditions difficult. But, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation hopes to help you maneuver our highways and save time on the road any time. News On 6 anchor Jennifer Loren reports ODOT launched a statewide traffic monitoring website that you can check out before you head out.
When the Broken Arrow Expressway becomes a slow-moving skating rink for cars or Highway 169 is backed up because of a wreck, you might be able to avoid becoming traffic's next victim because of eyes in the sky peering over the Tulsa metro's most backed-up bi-ways.
"We put them up along some of the major intersections of highways and some of the busiest sections of highway, as well. We thought that would really give drivers a good indication of where they should go and where they need to avoid," said ODOT's Kenna Mitchell.
Each of the 12 camera locations have several views that update every two minutes. ODOT hopes clicking on their website will save you time and money.
"What we're hoping they will do is not only help them save their gas dollars because, as we know, prices are really expensive right now. But, also just help them better maneuver the city, cut down their stress level as they're trying to get where they need to go," said ODOT's Kenna Mitchell.
Some people who work downtown say they'll log on.
"Absolutely to find out which way I want to go to get where I need to be," said driver Chad Oliverson.
"I think it's probably a good idea. You can see where the tie-ups are," added Karen Van Schoyck.
The federal government paid for the cameras at a cost of $9 million statewide. ODOT doesn't record any of the images shown on their website and they cannot be used in court or for anything other than monitoring roads.
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