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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />May 9, 2014 <br /> <br />CONTACT: Eric Jones, Public Affairs Manager, 541-954-2938 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-5523 <br /> <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> <br />Eugene Public Works Day is May 15 at Roosevelt Yard <br /> <br />More than 1,200 schoolchildren are signed up to attend Eugene’s annual celebration <br />of Public Works Day on Thursday, May 15, at the Roosevelt Yard, 1820 Roosevelt <br />Boulevard. The event is free and open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. <br />Mayor Piercy is one of nearly 50 City tour guides who will help students, teachers <br />and other attendees navigate the many displays and answer questions about the variety of <br />services provided by Public Works. <br />Each year, the Eugene Public Works Department invites community members to the <br />event to learn more about public works services, which include managing wastewater and <br />stormwater, building and fixing streets, taking care of City parks and natural areas, and <br />running the Eugene Airport. All kinds of equipment is on display, including police cars and <br />fire trucks. <br />Continuing a tradition that began last year, two local schools – Adams Elementary <br />School and Willagillespie School – were selected to paint snow plow blades this spring. <br />Those blades will be on display at the event, reminding people that Public Works is a first <br />responder in many emergencies, including storms like the ones that hit the area last winter. <br />Vehicle and bike parking is available at the event, and LTD has a convenient bus stop <br />near the yard’s main entrance. <br /> For more information, go to www.eugene-or.gov/pwday,. <br /> <br /># # # <br /> <br /> <br />Public Works Administration ● City of Eugene ● 101 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Phone 541-682-8421 ● Fax 541-682-6826 ● www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br />