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Date Page 1 of 1 <br /> JONES Eric R <br /> From: TORRES Lou (SMTP) <br /> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 8:28 AM <br /> To: JONES Eric R <br /> Subject: HAR system in Eugene <br /> May 17, 2005 For more information: Lou Torres, Region 2 Public Affairs <br /> 5-116-R2 503-986-2880 <br /> Email: lou.torres@odot.state.or. us <br /> New HAR transmitter to help <br /> Eugene-Springfield motorists <br /> (EUGENE-Anew Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) system is now functioning in the Eugene-Springfield <br /> urea. The HAR will provide motorists with additional traffic information in time for the major closures <br /> during the I-105 Highway Improvement Project that will begin on Thursday, May 19 at 6 a.m. <br /> <br /> i The I-105 construction HAR system will transmit areal-time highway information AM radio broadcast, to <br /> '!help alert drivers to adverse road conditions that may cause delays. The radio message can be quickly <br /> updated from the ODOT dispatch center in Salem. Eugene-Springfield motorists can tune to 1660 AM <br /> pn the radio, where they would receive up-to-the-minute road conditions. <br /> '(Eventually, there will be several HAR transmitters installed in the Eugene-Springfield area to give full <br /> icoverage of the Metro area. The first transmitter is located in the I-105 area in anticipation of the major <br /> 'fork that will begin on Thursday and continue through June. <br /> This technology is already being utilized by ODOT around the state to help advise motorists of <br /> accidents, highway delays, load restrictions and surface conditions. HAR can help increase motorist <br /> awareness and decrease the probability of primary and secondary accidents. <br /> "The full HAR project, which will include additional transmitters and signs for the Eugene-Springfield <br /> urea, is being funded with $240,000 in STIP funds. <br /> ODOT <br /> X155 Airport Road SESalem, OR 97301 <br /> We respect your online privacy. If you would like to be removed from this list, please click here. <br /> 5/ 17/2005 <br /> <br />