City to review draft of transportation plan

The Sisters City Council and Sisters Planning Commission will meet in a joint work session Thursday, August 20, at 5:30 p.m. to receive a presentation on the draft Sisters Transportation System Plan (TSP).

This is the last work session to be held on the Transportation System Plan update leading into the public hearing process, which is anticipated to begin in October.

The Sisters Transportation System Plan update is being prepared by DKS Associates, Jeanne Lawson & Associates and Alta Planning + Design of Portland. These firms bring expertise in traffic engineering, public involvement process, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. Alta Planning + Design leads the non-motorized transportation tasks, including the Safe Routes to School Plan.

DKS will provide an overview of the various aspects of the plan, including the preferred Highway 20 solution; the Cascade Avenue design (lane widths, sidewalk widths, etc.), and the bicycle and pedestrian plan and Safe Routes to School map.

DKS and city staff will be available to discuss issues and ideas during the work session.

For information about the workshop, contact Eric J. Porter, community development director, at 323-5219 or via e-mail at [email protected]