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Association approved private funding for three additional speed humps to complete the development’s original <br />traffic-calming concept. <br /> <br />Traffic-calming is one way to reduce speeding on neighborhood streets. Residents may submit a petition for a <br />traffic-calming speed study on their street to see if it qualifies for treatment. If speeds are found to be sufficiently <br />high, the street is ranked against other requests for development of a publicly funded traffic-calming project. <br />Speed humps are an effective way to reduce speeding on local streets but they also slow emergency vehicle <br />response times and damage equipment. The City offers a radar gun training program where citizens learn how to <br />monitor speeds on neighborhood streets. <br /> <br />Questions regarding the construction project may be directed to Josh Christiansen at 501-0385 or <br />PWEngineering@ci.eugene.or.us. For more information about Eugene’s traffic calming program, go to <br />www.eugene-or.gov/trafficcalming or contact Chris Henry at 682-8472 or chris.c.henry@ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> <br />For information about the radar training program, call 682-5188. To request speed enforcement throughout the <br />city, contact the Eugene Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit at 682-5157. <br /> <br />Colder Weather Brings Space Heater Warning <br />The evenings are becoming chilly in the Willamette Valley, and fire safety officials are urging residents to pay <br />particular attention to home heating devices, many of which are designed to self-activate thermostatically when <br />temperatures drop. It’s common during warmer weather to disregard space heaters, perhaps allowing flammables <br />such as papers and clothing to accumulate near or even on top of them. During the fall each year, local fire crews <br />respond to house fires caused by this type of neglect. The Eugene Fire Prevention Section offers these tips for the <br />start of cold weather: <br />? <br /> Check every heat source in the home. <br />? <br /> Make sure any flammable item (curtain, bedskirt, etc.) is at least 18 inches away from heat sources. <br />? <br /> Do not overload circuits; heating devices draw more power than other appliances. <br />? <br /> If in doubt, consult an electrician. <br />? <br /> Use only UL-approved electrical devices, and only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. <br /> <br />The Fire & EMS Department is in favor of warmth, but even more in favor of safety. Anyone wishing for additional <br />information regarding home fire safety is encouraged to call the Fire Prevention Section at 682-5411. <br /> <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 <br />October 8, 2009 <br />