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i i _ i <br /> I'~ October 6, 1998 <br /> ',CONTACT: Gary Ludeke, Traffic Engineer, 682-5237 <br /> I'i <br /> From Public Information Section, b82-5523 <br /> ,FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> SPEED LIMITS CHANGE TO 25 MPH ON WILLAMETTE STREET <br /> j The posted speeds on two sections of Willamette Street are being changed to a consistent <br /> ~5 mph, effective Thursday, October 8. The section between 13`h and 20`'' avenues will be <br /> Increased to 25 mph from 20 mph, and the section between 20"' and 32nd avenues will be <br /> giecreased to 25 mph from 30 mph. Orange flags mounted on the speed zone signs will help alert <br /> motorists to the changes. <br /> The increase to 25 mph is being made to establish speed zones consistent with those on <br /> similar streets in the same area. Olive, Oak, Pearl and High Streets are all posted for 25 mph <br /> south of 13`'' Avenue. The decrease to 25 mph was prompted by a petition from businesses along <br /> Willamette between 24`h and 29`h avenues asking that steps be taken to improve traffic safety for <br /> pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. <br /> A speed zone study conducted by the Public Works Transportation Division found that a <br /> 1 wer s eed zone from 20`h to 32"d avenues was most appropriate, given the high potential for <br /> p <br /> accidents on that section of Willamette. Factors considered in the study included the numerous <br /> dl~ iveways with high volumes of vehicles entering and exiting the roadway, the lack of center left <br /> ttXrn lanes, and the lack of right turn lanes at the signalized intersections on Willamette at 24`h <br /> 2~`h and 29 avenues. <br /> <br /> Pubiia Works • Administration .City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />