December 10, 2015 - City Council Newsletter

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Oregon Department of Transportation that would bring the project closer to full funding. It should be known by June 2016 whether the funding has been received.  EWEB Riverfront Path: $943,000 to reconstruct the South Bank Path along the EWEB frontage consistent with the Riverfront Master Plan. Construction is anticipated to happen in 2017.  Franklin Boulevard Design and NEPA: $425,000 to redesign Franklin Boulevard as a more walking- and biking- friendly street, with one EmX lane in each direction. The redesign will be more conducive to the walkable mixed-use development envisioned in the Walnut Station Specific Area Plan and will consider the multiway boulevard design that is part of that plan. Design work is anticipated to begin in 2016.  MovingAhead: $300,000 to Lane Transit District and the City of Eugene for additional planning and public outreach for the MovingAhead process that is re-envisioning major corridors in Eugene for improved transit, walking and biking. The MPC also approved federal funds for several other projects in the Eugene area:  18 Avenue and Oak Patch traffic signal: $634,806 to Lane Transit District to construct a new traffic signal at the th intersection of 18 Avenue and Oak Patch Road to enable buses to much more easily turn. th  Safe Routes to School: $307,840 for Safe Routes to School programs in the Eugene, Bethel and Springfield school districts.  Permanent Bicycle Counters: $100,000 for permanent bicycle counters in Eugene and Springfield. These will be added to an earlier grant to fund bicycle counters that are part of the Central Lane MPOs bike count program. For more information, contact Transportation Planning Manager Rob Inerfeld at 541-682-5343. Don’t Let a Criminal Grinch Steal the Season’s Holiday Cheer Eugene Police Patrols and Crime Prevention are doing a winter break outreach to help Eugene residents protect their property over the holiday break and raise awareness of property crime issues in their area. It is important to know the avenues to use to report suspicious behavior to help protect against property crime. Statistically, the Eugene Police Department is aware that property crime spikes during the weeks of winter break when many take the opportunity to visit family, friends and warmer weather. The Crime Prevention Unit is hoping that everyone can help each other to be aware of the risk and take the easy steps necessary to make homes and vehicles “harder targets” while occupants are away. Simple steps to prevent being a victim, and a short video on the topic are at: You Tube -http://bit.ly/1lqL8JF. BURGLARY PREVENTION Lock doors and windows. Don’t leave valuables visible through windows. Do not leave valuables at home when leaving for the holidays. THEFT FROM VEHICLE PREVENTION Never leave ANYTHING in view, even when a car is locked. Park in busy and well-lit areas. THEFT OF VEHICLE PREVENTION Use a steering wheel locking device. Use a vehicle security system. DON’T ADVERTISE VACATION PLANS - It’s risky to change an answering-machine message to say one is on vacation or for a home to look unoccupied while the owner is away. Share vacation information on a “need-to-know” basis. For emergencies and crimes in progress call 9-1-1. To report crimes that have already occurred that are not emergencies, call the non-emergency line at 541-682-5111. There is also an online reporting tool at http://www.eugenepolice.com (report a crime). Using this online citizen police report system allows one to submit a report immediately for vandalism, criminal mischief, graffiti, hit and run, illegal camping, and to provide anonymous drug/crime/behavioral activity tips. For more information, contact Debbie Janecek at 541-682-2746. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 December 10, 2015