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i I I~~ ~L ~~~~~'L Jl~ AUGUST 10, 1995 Public Works Administration CONTACT: ohn Emmons, Transportation System Supervisor, 687-5218 ~'dy of Eugene 858 Pearl Street From Public I ormation Section, 687-5523 Eugene, OR 97401 FOR Il1~~ TE RELEASE (503) 687-5262 GHWAY 99 IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE TRAFFIC CHANGES Motori ts, bicyclists, and pedestrians should be aware of a number of traffic changes related to the ' povements on Highway 99 between Roosevelt Boulevard and Barger Drive. New tr ffic signals have replaced the old signals on Highway 99 at Royal Avenue and Fairfield Aven e. To reduce delays and congestion, the new signals provide protected left turns when the left rn arrow is green and also allow left turns when only the round signal light is green and ther is no oncoming traffic. Anew signal has been installed but has not yet been activated at Hi hway 99 and Bethel Drive. This signal will also provide protected and allow permissive left turns. To hel travelers at night, street name signs are now illuminated at major intersections along Highwa 99. Street lighting has been improved to illuminate the full roadway, making it safer for moto fists and pedestrians. Bicycl lanes and sidewalks have been installed on both sides of the highway. Access i ramps make it safer and easier for people to cross streets at intersections. I Traffic islands have been installed at a number of intersections on Highway 99. These ~ islands reduce congestion and enhance safety by restricting some left-turn movements. In !particular, nor bound traffic on Highway 99 can no longer turn left onto Elmira Road, and eastbound tra is on Elmira can no longer turn left onto Highway 99 northbound. The islands also provide a place for landscaping and a safety spot for pedestrians.