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PUBLIC WO S DEPARTMENT • 858 PEARL • EUGENE, OREGON 97401 <br /> NEWS RELEASE <br /> i <br /> April 18, 989 <br /> CONTACT: ave Colley, Maintenance Supervisor, 687-5286 <br /> andra Gleason, Public Information, 687-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDI TE RELEASE <br /> CITY INSTALLS HANDICAP ACCESS RAMPS <br /> Begin ing Monday, April 17 and continuing through June 30, city of <br /> Eugene mai tenance crews will install 38 handicap access ramps in the area <br /> between Br adway and 22nd Avenue, from Hilyard Street to Adams Street. <br /> The $ 8,400 designated for the access ramp project is funded through <br /> community evelopment block grant funds. The ramps will be installed at <br /> i <br /> intersecti ns in neighborhoods identified as needing better handicap <br /> accessibility and that also are eligible for block grant funds. <br /> The amps will provide access for wheel chair users and the visually <br /> impaired nd will be positioned to direct users into safe crossing areas. <br /> <br /> ~r• <br /> <br />