Beach Access Connector

The "Beach Access Connector" is a proposed pathway along Beach Loop Drive that would be the starting point for linking public beach access points throughout Bandon. The first phase of this project is to prepare a feasibility and preliminary engineering study of a section of Beach Loop Drive from 11th St to south City limits to better understand constraints, engage with the community, and review possible design options.

Preliminary engineering is critical to ensure we have no unanswered questions when we get to the construction phase. This project will explore the following:

• What side of the street should the path be on?
• Where is the right-of-way?
• How do we deal with storm drainage?
• Can we meet minimum design standards with a non-standard path design?
• What are the subsurface conditions?

Answering these crucial questions early on will help us establish a preferred design and determine an estimated cost. Completing preliminary engineering helps us answer the “readiness” question often asked in grant requests. We think this project will be eligible for a number of grants, including the ODOT Community Pathways, ODOT Safe Routes to School, and Federal Lands Access Program. Without some initial investigation, we won’t be able to put together the final design necessary to be successful applicants of these grant programs.

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