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~ ~ - <br /> - ~ - <br /> May 4, 1998 <br /> CONTACT: Gary Ludeke, Traffic Engineer, xxx-xxxx <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> 'i FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> T~IREE NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS INCREASE SAFETY AT BUSY INTERSECTIONS <br /> II Eugene area motorists should be on the lookout for three new traffic signals designed to <br /> i <br /> ~I increase safety at busy intersections. _ <br /> ail Anew signal was activated Tuesday, Apri128, at the intersection of Goodpasture Island <br /> I,i Road and the Delta Highway northbound offramp. This is the second signal in that area; a signal <br /> at Goodpasture Island and Delta Highway southbound was installed in 1997. The new signal <br /> I' cost approximately $100,000, with costs split between the City and Lane County. Traffic safety <br /> concerns and growing traffic volumes, particularly during the holiday shopping season, are <br /> ~iamong the reasons why the new signal is warranted. <br /> ~I Scheduled for activation this Tuesday, May 5, is a new signal at the intersection of First <br /> IlAvenue and Seneca Road. Excessive delays due to heavy traffic volumes at the current two-way <br /> (stop warranted the installation of this signal. The City was able to significantly reduce <br /> installation costs by using salvaged poles and having Transportation Division staff do the <br /> installation work. Also in the area of cost savings, the Transportation Division has designed this <br /> ~ignal to test the use of video detection equipment rather than more expensive in-pavement <br /> traffic loops. The video detection equipment is expected to be installed in about six weeks. <br /> (more) <br /> <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl .Eugene, OR 97401-2727. Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />