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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />February 1, 2012 <br /> <br />CONTACT: <br />Tom Larsen, City Traffic Engineer, 541-682-4959 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br />th <br />Watch for Traffic Control Changes on 5 Avenue <br />at Washington, Jefferson <br />Watch for traffic control changes on Fifth Avenue at Washington and Jefferson streets. <br />Today, a traffic operations crew from Eugene Public Works Maintenance removed the <br />stop signs on Fifth Avenue at Jefferson Street to allow through traffic on Fifth Avenue. Stop <br />signs remain in place for north-south traffic on Jefferson Street at Fifth Avenue. <br />On Thursday, crews will cover the traffic signal at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and <br />Washington Street and replace it with an all-way stop, with stop signs for north-south traffic on <br />Washington Street at Fifth Avenue and stop signs for east-west traffic on Fifth at Washington. <br />Signs have been posted alerting motorists to the changes and advising residents that <br />the traffic signal removal is under study. People wishing to comment on the signal removal can <br />call Public Works Maintenance at 541-682-4800 or e-mail pwmaintenance@ci.eugene.or.us. <br />The changes are intended to improve the level of service while maintaining safety <br />standards. Traffic flows will be improved, reducing delays and idling times. Safety will be <br />enhanced by increasing pedestrian visibility, particularly at Fifth and Washington. In addition, <br />the removal of the signal will reduce the costs of powering and maintaining the signal. <br /># # # <br /> <br /> <br />Public Works Administration ● City of Eugene ● 101 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Phone 541-682-8421 ● Fax 541-682-6826 ● www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br />