Per City of Medford website: Published on November 10, 2025

Share Your Input on Main Street Alternatives In-Person or Online

The Medford City Council is asking for community input on several design alternatives for Main Street in downtown Medford.

Residents can share their perspectives by attending an Open House or completing an online survey.

Open House Event

Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Oakdale Middle School – Library/Media Center (Room 117) – 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford

Online Survey

For those unable to attend in person, an online survey is available now through Nov. 30. Participants will be asked to rank potential alternatives chosen by the Council during a July study session. Learn more about these options here.

Background

In October 2023, the City implemented a new Main Street restriping layout designed to improve bicycle access.

Following community feedback and concerns in late 2024, the Council requested that City staff evaluate other potential configurations.

In March 2025, the Council reviewed multiple alternatives for the project. After further analysis and engineering, during a July 2025 study session, Council identified four design options for further consideration:

• Revert Main Street to its previous configuration
• Keep the current layout as is
• Standard bike lane (one-way bike lane on the right)
• Two-way travel with bike lanes

The original restriping project cost approximately $515,000, with more than 90% funded through an Oregon Department of Transportation grant.

Next steps

All feedback collected through the open house and survey will be shared with Council before a final decision is made on Main Street’s future configuration.

Results will be presented at the Dec. 10 Council meeting, and a final decision is expected to be made in early 2026.