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function as a major arterial, minor arterial, or collector street. <br /> Traffic diverter. Any physical barrier that, when installed, prohibits a traffic <br /> movement that would otherwise be allowed on a given street. <br /> R-5.040TD-B POLICY. <br /> These procedures are established for the purpose of providing a process that ensures <br /> appropriate public involvement and notice when considering the installation or removal of <br /> traffic diverters. Proposals to install or remove traffic diverters on local streets may be <br /> initiated by private citizens or City staff in order to improve the living environment along <br /> such local streets that are adversely affected by traffic conditions. <br /> The installation or removal of traffic diverters on travelways other than local streets, <br /> including arterial or collector streets, alleys, and bicycle facilities may be initiated by City <br /> staff in the manner hereinafter set forth. <br /> This policy and these procedures are intended to apply to the installation or removal <br /> of permanent traffic diverters only, and specifically do not include the installation or removal <br /> of traffic signs or signals, or the temporary erection of signs or barriers in conjunction with <br /> street and utility repair work or other short-term street uses, which are regulated by other <br /> provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971. <br /> R-5.040TD-C APPLICATION. <br /> 1. Citizen-initiated. Any person, neighborhood association, or other group or <br /> <br /> association may initiate a request for installation or removal of a traffic diverter by <br /> completing and filing with the Traffic Engineer, on forms available from the Traffic <br /> Engineer, an application therefor. <br /> 1.1 Preliminaryreview. Upon receipt of an application for installation of <br /> a traffic diverter, the Traffic Engineer shall cause a preliminary analysis to be <br /> conducted to determine that: <br /> 1.1.1 The request concerns traffic on a local residential street; <br /> 1.1.2 Collector or arterial streets exist that the diverted traffic could <br /> use. <br /> 1.2 Priori The Traffic Engineer may consult with neighborhood <br /> organizations to prioritize projects that are in compliance with subsection 1.1 of this <br /> section. If an application is identified as having a high priority, residents of the <br /> affected area shall be requested to identify a contact person or committee to work I <br /> with City staff in processing the remaining elements of the study. <br /> Administrative Order - 2 <br /> <br />