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<br /> <br /> <br />News Release <br />February 21, 2013 <br /> <br />CONTACT: Chris Henry, Transportation Planning Engineer, 541-682-8472 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br /> <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> <br />South Willamette Street Alternatives Topic at Feb. 27 Meeting <br /> <br />A community forum to evaluate a series of options for redesigning Willamette Street from <br />24 to 32 streets will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the South Eugene High <br />thnd <br />School cafeteria, 400 E. 19 Avenue. Participants are encouraged to RSVP by calling 541-682-8472 <br />th <br />or e-mailing chris.c.henry@ci.eugene.or.us. <br />At the meeting, a project team of City of Eugene staff and consultants will show graphic <br />designs of various alternatives and gather input on specific design alternatives. The presentation <br />will include evaluations on how each alternative affects motor vehicle mobility, business access, <br />sidewalks, bicycle facilities and transit service. <br />The result from this meeting will be used to help the project team narrow the alternatives <br />for future analysis. <br />The public engagement phase of the South Willamette Street improvement plan began last <br />November with a well-attended community forum held to discuss project goals, share the results of <br />traffic studies and begin to explore alternatives for future improvements to the design and <br />condition of Willamette Street between 24th and 32nd avenues. <br />The goal of the study is to help South Willamette Street become a vibrant urban corridor <br />accessible by bicycle, foot, car, and bus. Today, Willamette Street is heavily used to reach many <br />popular destinations, yet it is uninviting to pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and motorists alike. <br />For years, many residents and business owners have shared complaints about the poor conditions <br />on Willamette Street for walking and biking and the need to do something about it. <br />The plan aims to support existing businesses and the commercial district’s vitality by <br />creating a balanced multi-modal transportation system. It also is intended to further City planning <br />efforts to identify compact growth and redevelopment opportunities and foster a well-informed <br />and involved community supportive of the final outcomes. <br />For more information, contact Chris Henry, Transportation Planning Engineer, at 541-682- <br />8472, chris.c.henry@ci.eugene.or.us, or visit the project web site at www.eugene- <br />or.gov/SWillametteStreet. The web site includes links to summaries of last November’s public <br />outreach. <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 />