The Rust Belt
The Rust Belt improvement area includes 12th Avenue between 1st Street and 7th Street and 7th Street between 12th Avenue and 15th Avenue.
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Click on the pins below to view key proposed improvements.
Proposed Improvements
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Fully reconstruct 12th Avenue between 1st and 7th Street with streetscaping to beautify the area
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Construct a new bike and pedestrian path along 7th Street and 12th Avenue to better connect the area to Downtown and The Bend
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Upgrade railroad crossings to make it safer and more welcoming for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross
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Install traffic-calming features along 12th Avenue to make the corridor more inviting for pedestrians and bicyclists to explore the area
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Install wayfinding and streetscaping to create a clear connection between 15th Avenue, the Rust Belt area, The Bend, and the riverfront.
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Increase the amount of street lighting to make the area more inviting at night
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Enhance access to transit
Meeting Materials
Proposed improvements were presented at a public meeting on September 12, 2024. View the materials below.