v > .O <br /> March 10, 2 06 <br /> CONTACT: Tom Larsen, Traffic Engineer, 682-4959 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> New T affic Signal in Operation on Coburg Road Between Oakway and Oakmont <br /> i <br /> Eug ne put its 227th traffic signal into operation on Wednesday. <br /> he city's newest signal is on Coburg Road midway between Oakway Road and <br /> j Oakmo Way. The signal provides safer turning access into the Oakway Mall and also will <br /> accom odate turns into a new retail area under construction on the east side of Coburg <br /> Road. I also includes state-of-the-art audible and visual pedestrian walk indicators and is <br /> Eugene' second signal equipped as an accessible pedestrian signal. <br /> i <br /> ~ The ignal was installed and paid for by private developers and will be operated and <br /> maintained y the Eugene Public Works Department. <br /> Sign have been placed in the area alerting motorists to the new signal. <br /> I <br /> <br /> i <br /> Publi Works • Administration • City of Eugene * 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541)682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />