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iJl.~l~~~/i1/iJ//Tt1i <br /> Public Works <br /> Administration <br /> MARCH 3 1995 City of Eugene <br /> 858 Pearl Street <br /> CONTAC Joe Hessler, Transportation Division, 687-5218 Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> (503) 687-5262 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 687-5523 <br /> FOR IMM DIATE RELEASE <br /> SPEED LIMITS CHANGING ON EIGHT LOCAL STREETS <br /> Spee limits are being changed on eight streets in the city of Eugene. The changes are the <br /> result of an annual review by the city's Public Works Department to make sure speed zones keep <br /> pace with t affic usage and development in the community. The revised speed zones will take <br /> effect whe the signs are installed. Sign inst<111ation is scheduled for the week of March 6. <br /> • On Elmira Road from Highway 99 to Bertelsen Road and on Maple Street between Elmira <br /> Road and oosevelt Boulevard, the speed limit has been lowered to 30 mph from 35 mph. The <br /> lower Spee limit reflects the use of these streets as collector roads rather than arterial routes. <br /> • On West 11th Avenue from Bailey Hill Road to Obie Street, the speed limit has been cut <br /> <br /> to 35 mph rom 45 mph due to increased development in the area. <br /> • On Oak Patch Road between West 11th and West 18th avenues, the speed zone is being <br /> raised to 3 mph from 25 mph to make it consistent with similar streets in Eugene. <br /> • Ty~ n Street from Seventh Place to West 11th Avenue will be posted at 30 mph. It <br /> previously vas not posted. <br /> • Fo rth Avenue from High Street to the Ferry Street Bridge will be posted at 25 mph. It <br /> previously vas not posted. <br /> (more) <br /> News Rele se SPEED LIMITS CHANGING <br /> Page 2 <br /> <br />