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<p class="MsoNormal">FYI, I volunteered to be our contact with the City on this matter, so here it is!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">John<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>From:</b> Gescher, Greg <Greg.Gescher@corvallisoregon.gov> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:06 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Andrew Gray <andyg32@zoho.com>; Brooks Hatch <brooks.hatch@corvallisknights.com>; David Derlacki <daved@pacifier.com>; Duane Sorensen <dusorensen@aol.com>; Gil Hartl <gil.hartl@gmail.com>; Gordon Steffensmeier <gsteffensmeier@comcast.net>; helen
higgins <hhiggins@bgccorvallis.org>; Jeff Martin <jeff@martin-fam.org>; Joe MCVEETY <mcveetj@comcast.net>; John Gardner <john.gardner@viewplus.com>; judy brazee <brazee@peak.org>; kim.patten@corvallis.k12.or.us; Marjorie Stevens <greenstevens@gmail.com>; Rick
Hangartner <hangarr09@gmail.com>; Robert Hunter <gulftriton1@hotmail.com>; Stephanie Mehlenbacher <oneofthechix@yahoo.com>; Stewart Wershow <wershos@peak.org>; Susan Criss <susanpeithman@gmail.com>; Vicky and Jeff Hollenbeck <vhollenbeck@peak.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Circle Boulevard Road Diet<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you are receiving this email, you have provided input on the upcoming Circle Boulevard resurfacing project and specifically, on the proposed implementation of a road diet as part of that project.
As you may have guessed, the COVID-19 emergency has preempted the City’s public outreach efforts. Staff is in the process of exploring other options for allowing the wider public to comment on the proposed changes.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In the mean time, City staff have developed a report which includes a summary of the data we have collected, as well as our plan for implementing a road diet as a pilot project on segments of
Circle Boulevard between Highland and Dogwood. That report will be presented to the City Council at its April 16, 2020 meeting which begins at 6 PM. Please see the information at the end of this email concerning Council meetings during this declared emergency.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Our plan is to run the pilot for approximately a year, observing and evaluating things like traffic counts to determine if there is significant neighborhood cut through, traffic congestion, safety
issues, crashes and community feedback. During the pilot evaluation period, operational issues will be addressed by staff if and when they arise.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">While durable pavement markings are typically installed at the end of our paving projects, for this project, we will be using paint to delineate the new striping on Circle during the pilot test.
Painted markings can be removed or reconfigured more easily, allowing for adjustments, if needed. At the end of the trial period, if the pilot proves to create more issues and concerns than it addresses, the final striping will return the roadway (or section
of roadway) back to a four lane section with buffered bike lanes. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">That above referenced report and the proposed road diet striping plan can be found on the City’s website at
<a href="https://apps.corvallisoregon.gov/webdocs/showdoc.aspx?docID=1693981">https://apps.corvallisoregon.gov/webdocs/showdoc.aspx?docID=1693981</a>. Some of you have already reviewed the information here and forwarded comments and questions and I thank you
for that. Others may not have had the opportunity to comment, and I invite you to do so. It is my intent to develop a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) based on the feedback I receive, and make them available to the public.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">It is important to note that the road diet, for the most part, will be implemented by painting a different striping pattern than currently exists on Circle once the paving is complete in late
summer/early fall. It does not involve narrowing the roadway by moving curbs. Because of this, it may be modified even after construction starts. Should our public outreach or Council review result in ideas that modify the plan outlined on the City’s website,
we will have time to incorporate them into the project. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We will be communicating with you as the situation evolves and appreciate your patience with the process during these difficult times.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">VIEWING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The City is committed to practicing physical distancing as a critical way to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, City Council meetings are being conducted via
video conference with the Mayor and Councilors. You are also encouraged to remain at home and not attend the Council meeting. However, if you wish to observe the meeting in person, know that there will be a limited number of seats available in the Council
Chambers for the public use. The number of people allowed into the room at any one time will be strictly regulated.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Alternatively, you can view the Council meeting live on Comcast Cable Channel 21. Or you can view the meeting via ‘Go To Webinar’ at this link:
</span><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1442493691208398092" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4472C4;background:#FEFEFE">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1442493691208398092</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4472C4">.
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> Finally, a video and audio of the meeting will be available on the City’s website within a few days of the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Council Agenda and packet materials are available using this link:
</span><a href="https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-41"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4472C4">https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-41</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4472C4">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Council will likely suspend their practice of taking community comments during the Council Meeting because of the limitations of the remote meeting format. Therefore, you are
encouraged to submit comments to the Council in writing in advance of the meeting using the following link:
</span><a href="https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/webform/public-input-form"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4472C4">www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicinput</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4472C4">.
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Comments submitted after 10:00 AM on Monday may not be seen by Councilors before the meeting.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Disclaimer:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> This e-mail message is a public record of the City of Corvallis. The contents may be subject to public
disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law and subject to the State of Oregon Records Retention Schedules. (OAR:166.200.0200-405)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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