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FEBRUAR 14, 1995 <br /> ;i <br /> CONTACT Bob Hammitt, Maintenance Director, 687-5220 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 687-5523 <br /> FOR I DIATE RELEASE <br /> ICE/SNOW EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT <br /> The snow and ice emergency announced Monday by the Eugene Public Works <br /> Department remains in effect today. This means parking continues to be prohibited along <br /> i snow emer ency routes until the parking ban is lifted. <br /> ' Sno emergency routes include streets that are classified as collectors, arterials, and <br /> ' bus routes. Parked cars or abandoned vehicles on these streets can cause problems for snow <br /> removal eq ipment, buses, and emergency vehicles. The City has the authority to tow <br /> I <br /> vehicles pa ked or stranded along priority routes. <br /> ~I <br /> Bob Hammitt, Public Works maintenance director, recommended that people avoid <br /> dangerous now and ice conditions by not driving. If traveling is required, take the bus or <br /> i <br /> walk, Ha itt advised. <br /> Pro erty owners also are reminded that they are responsibe for keeping sidewalks free <br /> of snow an ice so people can walk safely. <br /> For more information about snow emergency routes, call the Eugene Public Works <br /> I <br /> Maintenan a Division at 687-5220. <br /> i <br /> <br /> !I <br /> <br />