Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Update Starts in Eugene’s South Hills Area

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November 13, 2008 CONTACT: Lee Shoemaker, City of Eugene Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator541-682-5471 , From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Update Starts in Eugene’s South Hills Area The City of Eugene Public Works will conduct three open houses to gather public input on needed improvements for the pedestrian and bicycle system. The first phase of the pedestrian and bicycle master plan will focus on five neighborhoods in the south hills area of Eugene: Laurel Hill Valley Citizens Association, Fairmount Neighbors, Southeast Neighbors, Crest Drive Citizens Association, and the Churchill Area Neighbors. Here’s the schedule for the three meetings: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 5 to 7 p.m. at University of Oregon Agate Hall, 1787 Agate St. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 4J Arts and Technology Academy Cafeteria at nd Jefferson, 1650 West 22 Ave. Thursday, Nov. 20, 5 to 7:30 p.m., 4J Churchill High School Library, 1850 Bailey Hill Road All three open houses will have stations with information on the existing pedestrian and bicycle system, planned improvements, and innovative walking and biking design treatments. Participants will be asked to identify existing problems and needed improvements to make Eugene more walkable and bikeable. City staff and members of the Master Plan Advisory Committee will be on hand to guide the public through the stations and collect public comments. Three separate meetings are scheduled at different locations in the south hills area for the convenience of the public. Interested members of the public can attend any one of the three scheduled meetings. For more information about Pedestrian-Bicycle Master, visit the master plan website at www.eugene-or.gov/pwprojects. # # # Eugene Public Works www.eugene-or.gov/pw 858 Pearl Street, Eugene, Oregon 97501 541-682-5523 fax 541-682-6826 e-mail pwadmin@ci.eugene.or.us