<br /> r { :V <br /> Depa tment of Public Works <br /> Tran portation Planning Division <br /> Page 2 <br /> Blocking southbound traffic on Fairway, except for bicyclists, <br /> is p rt of a city-wide effort to free residential areas of automobile <br /> and ruck traffic by routing it to nearby arterials, Berman said. <br /> Diverters were first requested by Fairway Loop residents <br /> prot sting the amount of through traffic on the street, Berman <br /> expl fined. A temporary diverter was installed on a test basis last <br /> mont blocking northbound traffic on Fairway from I-105 and Southwood <br /> Lane to Oakway. That diverter will be removed when the new one is <br /> inst lled. The new diverter will remain long enough for traffic <br /> i <br /> ~ engi eers to evaluate its effectiveness, as well as public reaction <br /> to i s presence. <br /> Whether diverters should be permanently installed is decided by <br /> the ity Council after evaluating public testimony, Berman said. <br /> Persons wishing to express opinions concerning the diverters <br /> i <br /> are ncouraged to write Irv Berman, Transportation Planning, <br /> ~ 858 earl Street, Eugene, Oregon 97401. <br /> I~ <br /> i <br /> ii <br /> <br />