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<br /> II <br /> June 16, 20 6 <br /> <br /> I'~ CONTACT: Lee Shoemaker, Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator, 682-5471 <br /> <br /> II''~ From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> I~, Worksho s to Explore Enhancing the Walking and Biking Environment on 18th Avenue <br /> A sc eduled 2007 pavement preservation project on 18th Avenue between Hilyard and <br /> Agate stree s presents an opportunity to enhance the pedestrian and bicycling environment on <br /> 18th Avenu .Eugene Public Works staff will hold two workshops on June 20 and 29 to <br /> <br /> III engage the ommunity in developing a plan for making improvements. It is anticipated that the <br /> <br /> III, outcome of his planning effort will result in a grant application to the ODOT Pedestrian and <br /> <br /> I~~~, Bicycle Pro ram later this summer. <br /> The ection of 18th between Alder and Agate is the only part of 18th Avenue without <br /> bicycle lane and was identified in TransPlan as a priority bikeway project that would entail <br /> adding bike lanes. There is also a poor pedestrian environment on the north side of 18th <br /> <br /> ' especially tween University and Agate streets where a narrow sidewalk, parking meter posts, <br /> <br /> ' and a chain link fence create an uncomfortable walking environment. <br /> <br /> ~i <br /> At t e June 20 workshop, transportation planning staff will ask members of the public to <br /> discuss the perceptions of 18th Avenue and make suggestions for pedestrian and bicycle <br /> <br /> III enhancem ts. At the June 29th workshop, staff will present a draft plan for improvements and <br /> ask for fee back. Both workshops will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Agate Hall Auditorium <br /> <br /> I <br /> <br /> I', located on gate Street across from the intersection with 18th Avenue. <br /> For ore information, contact Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator Lee Shoemaker at <br /> <br /> ~I 682-5471 0 lee.shoemaker@ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> <br /> I <br /> <br /> i <br /> Publi Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> - 2 2 • FAX: 541 682-6826 • www.ci.eu ene.or.us <br /> Phone: (541)682 5 6 ( ) g <br /> <br />