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canes or feet to determine the exact alignment of the associated crosswalk. Current detectable warning devices do not provide these important pieces of information. ..his experimental device is not an approved substitute for the already required detectable warning devices (truncated domes) required to be in compliance with the ADA. For more information, contact Brian Genovese, Assistant Traffic Engineer, at 682-5343. Community Emergency Notification System Test Sometime after June 10, 2002, as many as 140,000 phone numbers in Lane County could get a call from the Community Emergency Notification System (CENS). Lane County has been chosen as one of three sites for a multi-state test of the system by our vendor. Due to the fact that multiple states are involved, the testing could continue to occur for a few days. The CENS message will make it clear that this is a test of the system and no further action will be needed. This telephone notification system has the ability to call at least 1,000 phone numbers per minute and deliver specific emergency information on behalf of public safety officials. Lane County was the first locale in the nation to obtain this system, and also the first in the nation to use it in a recent public safety incident in West Eugene. Since 1999, it has been used a number of times for emergencies such as armed and dangerous subjects, a hazardous materials spill on 1-5, evacuation during a wild land fire, and quick notice of a missing child. Those receiving the call in June should consider using this test as a first step to rehearse emergency procedures in place for work or home. For more information, contact Chuck Solin, Loss Control/Environmental Manager, at 682-5664. Work Starts Monday on Traffic Signal Safety Project at Willamette and Crest Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, June 10, on a project to install a traffic signal and make other safety improvements to the intersection of Willamette Street and Crest Drive in south Eugene. The traffic signal will allow rotected left turns for northbound Willamette traffic onto westbound Crest and a create a new right-turn lane for southbound traffic on Willamette at Crest, making those turns safer due to limited sight distance at that location. Pedestrian and bicycle safety will be enhanced by signalized crosswalks and curb and striping adjustments to slow traffic turning off Willamette onto Crest. The project also includes installing new sidewalk access ramps and making storm drainage improvements. Existing storm drainage"bubblers" that spill water onto Willamette and Crest will be replaced with underground pipes that tie into the main drainage system in that area, and an in-line water quality system will be constructed to help filter out sediments and other pollutants from stormwater runoff. The sidewalks, stormwater enhancements and other subsurface work are scheduled to be completed by late July. The schedule calls for the traffic signal poles to be set in August and for the new signal to be operational by Labor Day. Kipco Inc. of Eugene is the general contractor on the $315,000 Eugene Public Works project, which is funded by stormwater user fees and transportation system development charges. For more information, contact John Emmons, Public Works Transportation, at 682-8365, or Sharlett Rice, Project Co-Manager in Public Works Engineering, at 682-5560 `Project Playground'at Trainsong Park June 13 Trainsong Park in Bethel will experience a renewal next week, thanks to the City of Eugene and many community partners. "Project Playground,"a day-long work party, is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. next Thursday, June 13. Volunteers are invited to join Mayor Jim Torrey, City Councilor Scott Messner and event organizers in this comprehensive park improvement effort. To participate, meet at the park located at the west end of Edison, off Bethel Drive at the designated time. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 June 6,2002 cc020606.wpd