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<br /> i <br /> t ~ <br /> March 17, 2 03 <br /> CONTACT: Tom Larsen, Traffic Engineer, 682-8450 <br /> j From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> ~ FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> New T affic Signal at 25~' and Willamette Scheduled to be Activated on Tuesday <br /> We her permitting, the City of Eugene Public Works Department will turn on a new <br /> traffic signa at 25th Avenue and Willamette Street on Tuesday morning, March 18. Drivers and <br /> pedestrians are urged to use caution in the area as users adjust to the new traffic control <br /> device. <br /> The signal was installed in response to neighborhood concerns about the ability of <br /> pedestrian to safely cross WiNamette Street to reach nearby bus stops and businesses. New <br /> pedestrian afety features include striped crosswalks on Willamette Street and 25~' Avenue, <br /> pedestrian ush buttons, and lighted "walk" indicators. <br /> Adv nce warning signs will be posted to alert motorists, who will see standard red, <br /> yellow and reen signals for traffic on Willamette Street and 25`~ Avenue. The signal does not <br /> include pro ected (green arrow) turns in either direction. <br /> Co struction of the signal was done by City crews with used equipment to hold down <br /> costs. The new signal brings the total number of traffic signals to 224. <br /> R bllc Works. «Adminstra4on • 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 />