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<br /> ~T <br /> ~ ~ ' ~ <br /> _ s:- <br /> November 8 2007 <br /> CONTACT: John Bonham, Project Manager, 682-5300 <br /> Lee Shoemaker, Bicycling and Pedestrian Coordinator, 682-5471 <br /> ' From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> M nroe-Friendly Bikeway Provides New North-South Link in Eugene <br /> Eug ne has a new north-south bike route with this week s substantial completion of the <br /> Monroe-Erie dly bikeway project. <br /> The ikeway runs from the West Bank Trail along the Willamette River at Owen Rose <br /> Garden do n Monroe Street to 13th Avenue, past the east side of the Lane County Fairgrounds, <br /> and then up Friendly Street to 28th Avenue. More than 70 pavement markers were placed on <br /> street surfs es to guide cyclists and remind riders and drivers that the streets are designated for <br /> i <br /> shared use. Informative signs also have been posted at intersecting bike paths and major cycling <br /> routes. <br /> ~Irr <br /> Ano her feature of the $440,000 bikeway project was the realignment of Monroe Street <br /> and Blalr B ulevard to create a safer intersection In the area of Eighth Avenue. Earlier this <br /> summer tw "speed tables" were constructed on Munroe Street between Eighth and 13th avenues, <br /> slowing do n traffic to further increase safety. The neighborhood and local businesses also got a <br /> chance to ake some improvements, especially in new public spaces at Eighth and Monroe. <br /> Eleven bric -bordered art tiles were embedded in the new sidewalk, and additional landscaping <br /> will be add d soon through a neighborhood matching grant. <br /> Joh Bonham, the project manager, said he was pleased with the quality of work done by <br /> the contrac or and subcontractors. <br /> Lee Shoemaker, the City's bicycling and pedestrian coordinator, said the value of the new <br /> bikeway wil grow as more cyclists realize that the improved route is in place. "A bicycle-friendly <br /> route betty en south Eugene and the Willamette River has been part of Eugene's bike plan for <br /> almost 30 ears," Shoemaker said. "It's great that we were able to line up state and local funding <br /> to make thi vision a reality." Cyclists who have ideas for fine-tuning the route, for example, by <br /> i <br /> adding mor markers, are encouraged to contact Shoemaker at 682-5471. <br /> Eugene Public Works • www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br /> 858 Pearl S reet, Eugene, Oregon 97501 • 541-682-5523 • fax 541-682-6826 • e-mail pwadmin@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />