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January 1 , 2006 <br /> CONTAC Tom Larsen, Traffic Engineer, 682-4959 <br /> From Publ Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMM DIATE RELEASE <br /> Traffic Advisory <br /> C nversion of 10th Avenue to Two-Way Traffic to be Completed Thursday <br /> Th one-block section of 10th Avenue between Olive and Willamette streets will be <br /> <br /> i <br /> converted o two-way traffic on Thursday, Jan. 12, marking the completion of a project to <br /> convert th entire length of 10th Avenue in the downtown area to two-way operation. <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> j Eu ene Public Works worked with Lane Transit District (LTD) to accomplish the <br /> conversion which fulfills a goal of the City's Central Area Transportation Study. The final step is <br /> the activati n of a new signal head to direct westbound traffic on 10`h Avenue at Olive Street. <br /> Pu lic Works met several times with members of the Lane Independent Living Alliance <br /> <br /> I <br /> and other roups interested in traffic control in the area of 10th Avenue and Olive Street to <br /> come up w th a solution that meets the traffic operation needs of the city and also provides a <br /> safe crossi g for pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities. <br /> Mo rists are reminded that the speed limit on downtown streets such as 10th Avenue <br /> <br /> I <br /> is 25 MPH nd to watch for traffic using the new westbound lane. <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 />