The Medford City Council is requesting public input on the design of Main Street in the downtown area. Several design options are being considered, and residents can share feedback either in person or online. An Open House event will take place on Nov. 20 at Oakdale Middle School, and an online survey will remain open through Nov. 30 for those who prefer to participate remotely, according to the City of Medford.
After concerns were raised about the Main Street restriping project, introduced in October 2023 to improve bicycle access, the City Council paused the effort and asked staff to develop alternative designs. Four layout options are now being considered, including returning to the original street plan, maintaining the current configuration, adding standard one-way bike lanes, or creating two-way travel with bike lanes. The original project cost $515,000, primarily funded through a state transportation grant.
The Open House at Oakdale Middle School, located at 815 S. Oakdale Ave. in Medford, will take place from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and will provide an opportunity for attendees to share feedback. After narrowing the options during a July study session, the Council plans to use residents’ input to help further evaluate the proposed alternatives. Additional information about these alternatives is available for those seeking more details.
Feedback collected through the Open House and online survey will be used to help inform the City Council’s decision on the future design of Main Street. The results are scheduled to be presented at the Council meeting on Dec. 10, with a final decision on the project expected in early 2026 following a review of public input.
