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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
November 25, 2015
IN THIS EDITION
TREES AND LANDSCAPING NEXT AS WEST EUGENE EMX MAJOR CONSTRUCTION WRAPS UP FOR YEAR
AROUND THE CITY
Trees and Landscaping Next as West Eugene EmX Major Construction Wraps Up for Year
Since West Eugene EmX construction began in March, Lane Transit District (LTD) crews have completed 35 percent of the
project roadwork. Fresh concrete and asphalt pavement and new sidewalks now line much of West 6 and 7 avenues as
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crews wrap up this year's major construction. In addition, Charnelton Street was rebuilt in concrete between West 6 and
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11avenues, and the switch to two-way flow between 6 and 8 was completed Nov. 5.
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New street trees, landscaping, and stormwater filtration plants will be planted
along West 6 and 7 avenues over the next few weeks. The new trees will
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represent 46 species, greatly enhancing diversity along the corridor. In
addition, LTD and Friends of Trees will partner again in March to plant more
street trees near the West Eugene EmX corridor, adding to the 55 trees that
were planted with Friends of Trees a year ago.
This winter, LTD crews expect to continue limited work including sidewalk
curb ramp improvements, installation of new streetlights and traffic signal
equipment, and EmX station construction. Utility providers also will continue
to relocate water, natural gas, electrical work, and communications services on
Garfield Street and West 11 Avenue. Major roadwork will resume next year
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on Garfield Street and West 11 Avenue as weather improves.
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Meanwhile, crews are widening the West 11 Avenue bridge that spans
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Amazon Creek east of Bertelsen Road. Construction of the two new bicycle-
pedestrian bridges (near Seneca Road and between Bailey Hill and Bertelsen
roads) is expected to begin by year-end. The bridge contractor predicts all
three bridges will be completed in the summer.
Sedges and rushes in new curbside planters
along West 7th Avenue help filter stormwater to
During the construction phase, LTD’s outreach staff provides advance
protect stream quality. The planters also serve
information to businesses and residences about the expected schedule and
as a buffer between sidewalk and street to
enhance pedestrian safety and comfort.
impacts, and works with them to address questions and concerns during the
work. LTD is supporting the business community by providing free transit
passes to employees of participating employers, and by partnering with the Lane Small Business Development Center
(SBDC) to give a $50 credit toward SBDC services to businesses directly on the project route. Advertisements (print, radio,
billboard, bus exteriors, online, and social media) invite the community to “Go West” to shop at more than 400 businesses
along 6, 7, and 11. Click to hear some of the radio spots. This business support complements the business-open
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signage, plated driveways during construction, and use of day and night shifts to get work done quickly while conducting
major road work at night.
For the broader community, LTD provides frequent information via weekly construction updates and traffic advisories, and
project summaries, every two months. Those interested can subscribe by sending their e-mail address to weemx@ltd.org.
Contact Lisa VanWinkle at 541-682-6212 or lisa.vanwinkle@ltd.org for more information.
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November 25, 2015