News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A few months ago, I addressed the issue of the increase in traffic at the west end roundabout and the surrounding area. Today, I am addressing pedestrian safety in this area, specifically McKinney Butte from McKinney Meadows to the roundabout. Currently, as you travel east down McKinney Butte from McKinney Meadows to the roundabout there is: a 25 mph near Fremont westbound, a 25 mph near The Hanger eastbound, a 25 mph near Desert Rose/Wellhouse westbound, and a 25mph near Arrowleaf /Mckinney Butte westbound. There are no... Full story
In the City of Sisters Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan, and the Parks Master Plan are goals and policies addressing traffic, pedestrians, and bicycles. These goals and policies emphasize reduction in traffic in downtown Sisters and ensuring livability for residents. I want to focus on one particular section of our town. The triangle that is comprised of Highway 242, McKinney Butte Road, and Highway 20 from Rail Way to Pine Street. Currently there are five churches, two schools, a grocery store, two discount... Full story
Change is inevitable but the proposed Sunset Meadows development is not a well-thought-out development. The proposal does not promote quality of life, mitigate the efforts of growth, or maintain the unique community character of Sisters. Four of the five key themes/priorities garnered through community input in the developing of Sisters’ Comprehensive Plan. The proposal does not meet the following goals stated in the Comprehensive Plan: Goal 3: “Encourage growth to strike a balance between urban scale development and pre... Full story
