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Garden Way Path: <br /> The Garden Way Path was built by Lane County in 1980. Adjacent to Interstate 5 for <br /> most of its length, the Garden Way Path is the only off-street path connecting the <br /> <br /> riverbank trail system and the Willakenzie Area Neighborhood east of the Ferry Street <br /> Bridge/Coburg Road corridor. The path is used by families to travel to Alton Baker Park <br /> and the riverbank trails, and bicycle commuters who prefer off-street options. As well, <br /> cyclists traveling to Springfield's regional shopping center and north out of town use this <br /> path. The new addition of the Knickerbocker Bike Path, which links the Garden Way <br /> path to the Knickerbocker Bridge, has also increased Garden Way Bike Path usage. With <br /> its variety of uses and increasing volume, it is critical to maintain the Garden Way Bike <br /> Path as a safe corridor for bicycle and pedestrian use. <br /> Currently the Garden Way Bike Path is in poor condition with heaving and cracking of <br /> the pavement section due to expansive soil conditions and root intrusion by nearby trees. <br /> The path has a high potential for bicycle and pedestrian accidents due to the uneven grade <br /> and obstacles created from heaving and cracking of the pavement. The City has sought <br /> advice from soils experts on how to address these issues using modified design and <br /> construction techniques which have proven effective on similar projects. <br /> The City has rated the Garden Way Path a high priority for preservation based on the <br /> pavement management system, connectivity, length, and usage. It is essential for the path <br /> to be a safe and enjoyable transportation corridor for bicyclists and pedestrians wishing to <br /> commute, recreate, or travel in East Eugene. <br /> <br />