Staff will present the road rehabilitation, sidewalk, accessibility, and pavement-repair projects planned for FYE 2027, including the bicycle and pedestrian improvements incorporated into the current project scopes. These improvements include restriping the existing bicycle lanes on Newmark Avenue, adding dedicated bicycle lanes on South 4th Street, and constructing identified sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps. Broader bicycle and pedestrian network improvements will be addressed through the City’s comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian planning process.

If it pleases the Commission, review and discuss the proposed FYE 2027 road and sidewalk improvement projects and provide staff with direction regarding any bicycle or pedestrian safety, accessibility, or connectivity considerations that should be further evaluated as the projects move forward.

The City of Coos Bay has designated the Parks Commission as an advisory body on bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout the City. In this capacity, staff will engage the Commission during the design process to discuss where and when pedestrian and bicycle facilities should be considered as part of future arterial and collector roadway projects. Staff is presenting the proposed FYE 2027 capital improvement projects to the Commission for that purpose.

As part of the City Council’s and Urban Renewal Agency’s continuing efforts to improve City streets, sidewalks, accessibility, safety, and drivability throughout the community, staff routinely evaluates pavement and sidewalk conditions and identifies locations in need of repair or replacement. Staff has identified the following road and sidewalk projects for completion during FYE 2027.

The City is also in the early planning stages of developing a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plan. Because the proposed FYE 2027 projects will be designed and constructed before the plan is available, the Commission’s review provides an opportunity to identify immediate bicycle and pedestrian concerns or potential improvements that could reasonably be incorporated into these projects. Broader questions regarding the City’s bicycle and pedestrian network, priorities, and long-term connections will be evaluated through the comprehensive planning process. 

North Wasson Street Between Taylor Avenue and John Street:

The North Wasson Street project is proposed as a two-inch grind-and-inlay pavement replacement project. The existing roadway surface will be milled to a depth of approximately two inches and replaced with a new two-inch lift of pavement. This work will address deterioration within the existing travel surface, provide a smoother and more consistent roadway, and extend the service life of this section of North Wasson Street. Associated pavement striping will be replaced following paving.

No new bicycle or pedestrian facilities are proposed as part of this project due to the varying roadway widths and lack of connectivity to existing bicycle or pedestrian facilities.

Coos River Highway Between 16th Avenue and Ross Inlet:

The proposed Coos River Highway project will rehabilitate the existing roadway through a two-inch grind-and-inlay pavement replacement. The project will remove the deteriorated upper portion of the pavement while retaining the underlying roadway structure where suitable. A new two-inch pavement lift will then be placed to restore the travel surface and improve the overall condition and drivability of this section of the roadway.

The feasibility of adding bicycle lanes along this section of Coos River Highway has been evaluated in connection with prior improvement projects. Due to the existing roadway width, available right-of-way, and surrounding physical constraints, there is insufficient space to accommodate dedicated bicycle lanes within the proposed project area. Accordingly, bicycle lanes are not included in the current pavement-rehabilitation scope.

Newmark Avenue Between Fir Street and the Urban Renewal Area Boundary:

The Newmark Avenue project is proposed as a two-inch grind-and-inlay pavement replacement project intended to improve the roadway surface along this heavily traveled corridor. The work will include removing the top two inches of the existing pavement and replacing it with a new two-inch pavement lift. The project will also include two ADA-compliant curb ramps, replacement of the existing pavement striping, restriping of the existing bicycle lanes, bicycle-lane stencils, and new traffic-detection loops necessary for the continued operation of the signal system following paving.

North Crocker Street Between Howard Street and St. John Avenue:

The North Crocker Street project will consist of a two-inch grind-and-inlay pavement replacement to address the condition of the existing roadway surface. The upper two inches of pavement will be removed and replaced with a new two-inch pavement lift, providing a smoother travel surface and extending the useful life of the roadway. The project will also include the installation of two ADA-compliant curb ramps to improve pedestrian accessibility within the project area.

No new bicycle facilities are proposed as part of this project because the roadway currently accommodates residential parking on both sides.

Wallace Street Between Ocean Boulevard and Newmark Avenue:

This project, located in the Empire Urban Renewal District, is proposed as a two-inch grind-and-inlay pavement replacement project. The proposed work will include removal of the top two inches of the road surface and replacement with a new two-inch lift of pavement. The project will also include the installation of two ADA-compliant curb ramps and associated pavement striping.

No new bicycle facilities are proposed as part of this project because the roadway currently accommodates parking on both sides.

South 5th Street Between Kruse Avenue and Lockhart Avenue and South 4th Street Between Kruse Avenue and Lockhart Avenue:

These two roadways, located in the Downtown Urban Renewal District, are proposed as two-inch grind-and-inlay pavement replacement projects. The work will include removing the top two inches of the existing roadway surface and replacing it with a new two-inch lift of pavement. Associated pavement striping will also be replaced.

No new bicycle facilities are proposed as part of the South 5th Street project because the roadway currently accommodates on-street parking on both sides.

The South 4th Street project will include two new dedicated bicycle lanes along this one-block section, with one bicycle lane provided in each direction.

Commercial Avenue Between North 4th Street and North 5th Street:

This project, also located in the Downtown Urban Renewal District, is proposed to include sidewalk replacement and associated improvements along the south side of Commercial Avenue between North 4th Street and North 5th Street. The work will include new curb and gutter and the installation of one ADA-compliant curb ramp.

Fall 2026 Pothole Project:

Staff proposes approximately $250,000 in pavement and pothole repairs at various locations throughout the City. The Fall 2026 Pothole Project is expected to address thirty-eight large pavement failures totaling approximately 20,637 square feet. This includes eight locations in Eastside totaling approximately 5,790 square feet, fifteen locations in Empire totaling approximately 5,745 square feet, and fifteen locations in the central portion of the City totaling approximately 9,102 square feet.

Because of the size and extent of these repairs, completing the work through a competitively procured paving contract is more efficient and cost-effective than attempting to perform the repairs with City staff and equipment. Final locations will be confirmed and prioritized based on pavement condition, operational needs, and available funding.

Spring 2027 Pothole Project:

Staff proposes an additional $250,000 for pavement and pothole repairs following the winter season. This project will allow staff to address pavement failures that develop or worsen during the winter and to continue repairing larger areas that exceed the practical capacity of routine in-house maintenance operations. Locations will be evaluated and prioritized based on pavement condition, traffic impacts, maintenance needs, and available funding. The Spring 2027 Pothole Project will generally follow the same evaluation and prioritization process used for the Fall 2026 project.

Following the Commission work session, the proposed projects will be presented to the City Council and Urban Renewal Agency for consideration, as applicable. If the projects are approved, staff will proceed with the necessary engineering, design, procurement, and bidding processes. The Fall 2026 Pothole Project is anticipated to occur during fall 2026, with construction of the remaining proposed projects anticipated primarily in spring 2027.

• The North Wasson Street and Coos River Highway projects have a combined estimated cost of $726,800, which includes a 15 percent contingency. These expenses will be funded through Transportation Fund 02, G/L #02-320-530-3160, Construction–Streets.
• The North Crocker Street project and the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Pothole Projects have a combined estimated cost of $865,950, which includes a 15 percent contingency. These projects will be funded through Transportation Fund 02, G/L #02-320-530-3170, Transportation Utility Fee Fund (T.U.F.F.).
• The Newmark Avenue project has an estimated cost of $612,375, which includes a 15 percent contingency, and will be funded through Fund 39, Jurisdictional Exchange, G/L #39-88-530-3102, Construction.
• The South 4th Street and South 5th Street projects have a combined estimated cost of $468,750, which includes a 15 percent contingency, and will be funded through Fund 57, Street Infrastructure, G/L #57-940-530-3124.
• The Commercial Avenue Sidewalk project has an estimated cost of $172,500, which includes a 15 percent contingency, and will be funded through Fund 57, Sidewalk Projects, G/L #57-940-530-3108.
• The Wallace Street project has an estimated cost of $436,425, which includes a 15 percent contingency, and will be funded through Fund 58, Empire Street Improvement Project, G/L #58-945-530-3121.

Any bicycle or pedestrian improvements recommended by the Commission that are outside the currently proposed project scopes may require additional engineering, cost estimating, funding, and approval by the City Council or Urban Renewal Agency, as applicable.