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<br />OR 126W FLORENCE-EUGENE HIGHWAY CONDITIONS REPORT - 2001 <br />Portions of 126W have now reached or have exceeded their original <br />design life, and increased traffic volumes are creating (or soon will) <br />difficult operational and safety problems. Average daily traffic tops <br />20,000 vehicles at the east end. Construction to add capacity at the <br />east end will be very difficult, economically, environmentally, and <br />even politically. Overall system deficiencies, regional issues, and local <br />"hot spots" can have a major impact on the local and regional <br />economy. These deficiencies can be compounded by local <br />land use decisions. <br />For these reasons, it makes sense to monitor the conditions along 126W <br />and take action to address priority concerns. This will allow the State, <br />as appropriate, to prevent serious and perhaps much more expensive <br />_ problems in the future. To do anything less will detract from mobility, <br />economic prosperity, and quality of life. ODOT's Mission Statement <br />is consistent and clear: "Provide an efficient, safe transportation <br />~~~ system that enhances Oregon's competitiveness and livability." <br />TABLE OF CONTENTS <br />PREFACE <br />ACKNOWLEDGMENTS <br />EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br />USER'S GUIDE <br />APPENDICES <br />0 <br />PAGE <br />O <br />December2002 ES-5 <br />VERSION 1.0 <br />