January 28, 2025 3:20 a.m.

The Partner agencies of the Oregon Department of Transportation, the U.S. Forest Service, and Western Federal Lands are hosting a number of Design Concepts Open Houses for the Rogue-Umpqua Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor Plan.

An upcoming public meeting on identified project needs and conceptual designs will be held this Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Glide Community Center on the North Umpqua Highway. Other meetings are being held this week in Prospect and Gold Hill.

Project goals include: Address bicycle and pedestrian needs on the corridor, preserve and enhance forest viewsheds, integrate recreation needs and address the interests of local, state, Tribal and federal partners.

For more information about the plan, go to: https://highways.dot.gov/federal…/projects/or/dot-2018-1