Work Begins Today on Project to Improve University-Area Alleys

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_ _ ' ~ ~ _ .o June 2, 2005 CONTACT: Steve Gallup, Project Manager, 541-682-8460 From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 'FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Work Begins Today on Project to Improve University-Area Alleys Work begins today on a $1.6 million project to improve 23 alleys in the west university area. Brown Contracting and 2G Construction, both of Eugene, are serving as general contractors on the project to replace unimproved alleyways with concrete alleys in the area generally bounded by Kincaid Street and the University of Oregon on the east, Willamette Street on the west, 19th Avenue on the south, and Franklin Boulevard on the north. Most of the project costs will be paid for by assessments to abutting property owners. r'°' The Eugene City Council initiated the alley improvement project earlier this year in response to a recommendation by the West University Task Force. The benefits of improving the alleys include providing better access for services such as fire, emergency medical care, garbage, and deliveries; making alleys safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles; and improving the livability of the neighborhood. Eugene Public Works staff has worked closely with the West University Neighbors in developing the alley project and will continue to keep local businesses and residents informed through the construction phase, which is scheduled to be completed this fall. Staff and the neighborhood group are currently discussing the concept of incorporating "alley art" in the final design of the project. More information on this and other public works projects is available on the metro roadwork hotline at 984-8484, or on the Internet at www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/traffic. „1 Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us