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i i i i <br /> June 9, 1998 <br /> CONTACT: Nikki Louie, Transportation Planning Engineer, 682-5218 <br /> 'I From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> ~I FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Iii WORK TO BEGIN ON 15T" AVENUE `GREEN STREET' PROJECT <br /> I <br /> A $270,000 project to make asix-block section of 15`'' Avenue a "green street" for bicyclists, <br /> pedestrians, and local residents is scheduled to get under way next week. <br /> i <br /> ~'i Eugene Sand & Gravel has been awarded the contract to construct traffic calming features, <br /> II repair sidewalks, install curb ramps, build planter strips, plant trees, and make other improvements <br /> on 15th Avenue between Jefferson and Willamette streets. The im rovements are intended to <br /> I~, p <br /> I!~ enhance bicycling and walking as modes of transportation on 15"' Avenue, which is an important link ~ <br /> III in the route that connects the University of Oregon and the Fern Ridge Path. <br /> ~!i The project is a cooperative venture by the City of Eugene Public Works Department and the <br /> Oregon Department of Transportation and is funded by a $240,000 federal grant and matching City <br /> I'I transportation funds. A 10-member advisory committee made up of neighborhood residents assisted <br /> in the project design. <br /> During construction, access on I S"' Avenue will be maintained for bicycles and local traffic. <br /> I <br /> (However, cyclists are encouraged to use alternate route to avoid the construction area, and motor <br /> (vehicle through traffic is likely to encounter detours around work zones. Construction is scheduled <br /> Ito be completed before the start of the Lane County Fair in mid-August. <br /> For project traffic updates, call the City of Eugene construction relief hotline, 984-8484. <br /> <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />