The Medford City Council voted to remove our protected bike lanes on Main Street. We need your voice to reverse this decision and keep our streets safe for cyclists.
Take Action NowThe council revisited the Main Street reconfiguration at a study session. New alternatives with angled parking were presented, and Councilor Card pitched "Option 2A" — two lanes, angled parking, and an unbuffered one-way bike lane. A straw poll showed enough support to bring it to a formal vote. Councilor Smith, who originally voted to remove the lane, indicated he would support this option. Read the full transcript.
At the April 1st council meeting, 18 people submitted written public comments and four community members spoke during public comment — every single one in support of keeping the bike lane. A study session on the Main Street reconfiguration is now scheduled for April 8th.
Five community members spoke in support of the bike lane at the March 18th council meeting. Not one person spoke in favor of removing it. The council is listening — a study session on the reconfiguration is confirmed for April 8th. Read the full transcript.
All 14 public speakers at the March 4th council meeting supported keeping the bike lane. Over 30 written comments were also submitted in support. Not a single person spoke in favor of removing it. Read the full transcript.
More than two dozen people made public comments at the February 18th council meeting, with the overwhelming majority supporting Option 3, the compromise that preserves bike lanes while addressing parking and visibility concerns. Pedestrians, kids who bike to school, environmentalists, and downtown business owners all spoke up. Council member Kevin Stine called for a reconsideration, saying the council has received "tremendous response online and in person from stakeholders." The issue may return to a full council vote. Read more.
17 community members attended the February 4th City Council meeting to voice their support for keeping the protected bike lanes on Main Street, demonstrating strong public backing for safe cycling infrastructure. Meanwhile, downtown businesses are urging reconsideration of the reversal.
In a split decision requiring Mayor Zarosinski's tiebreaking vote, the Medford City Council voted to abandon the protected two-way bike lanes on Main Street—just three years after installing them. The reversal will cost $1 million and delay other road projects.
75-80 citizens attended an open house at Oakdale Middle School to review four design options for Main Street. Despite staff recommendations to keep protected lanes, an online survey showed mixed opinions.
Medford invested $500,000 to create the city's first protected two-way bike lane on Main Street, reducing vehicle lanes from three to two and adding 12 feet of dedicated cycling infrastructure.
Tonight, Wednesday April 15 at 6:00 PM, the Medford City Council meets at City Hall (411 W. 8th St, Room 300). Item 80.1 is adoption of the Transportation Safety Action Plan, which identifies Main Street as part of the High Injury Network and recommends buffered bike lanes there. The council cannot adopt this plan and then vote to remove the Main Street bike lane. Email your comment below before noon today to land it on the official record, or come in person.
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