City Council Updates Direction on Main Street Reconfiguration
Information from City of Medford and City Council Member Mike Kerlinger
The Medford City Council has updated its direction on the future configuration of Main Street in Downtown Medford.
During the April 15 City Council meeting, Council voted 6–2 to rescind its prior January decision and move forward with a new design option known as “Option 2A.” This configuration includes two travel lanes, angled on-street parking on the left curb, parallel parking on the right curb, and a one-way bike lane.
The option is estimated to cost approximately $1.2 million, would require repayment of previously awarded Oregon Department of Transportation grant funding, and is expected to add approximately 40 parking spaces downtown.
A formal resolution to ratify this direction is anticipated to be considered at a City Council meeting in May. The City will continue to share updates as the project moves forward.