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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 58-25-33
of the
City Engineer
of the City of Eugene
CONCERNING ON-STREET PARKING ON NORTH ADAMS STREET
BETWEEN CHESHIRE AVENUE AND LEWIS AVENUE
The City Engineer of the City of Eugene finds that:
A.Under the provisions of Chapter IV, Section 16 of the Eugene Charter of 2002, the
City Manager is designated as the administrative head of the City and is specifically authorized to
enforce all ordinances of the City. In addition, EC 5.040 authorizes the City Manager or the
Manager’s designee to “establish, maintain, remove, or alter . . . parking areas and time limitations,
including the form of permissible parking” and to “impose conditions upon which the streets and
other public property may be used for parking.” EC 5.055 sets forth the criteria the City Manager
or the City Manager’s designee should consider when taking administrative action authorized by
EC 5.040.
B.On August 5, 2020, the City Manager issued Administrative Order No. 58-20-17
granting the Executive Director of the Public Works Department the authority to exercise all of
the duties and responsibilities specifically defined as those of the City Manager in Sections 5.040,
5.045 and 5.050 of the Eugene Code, 1971. That Order also granted the Executive Director of the
Public Works Department the authority to further delegate those duties and responsibilities to such
person or persons qualified to perform the delegated duties.
C. On August 6, 2020, the Executive Director of the Public Works Department issued
Administrative Order No. 58-20-18 granting the City Engineer the authority to perform the duties
and responsibilities specifically defined as those of the City Manager in Sections 5.040, 5.045 and
5.050 of the Eugene Code, 1971. That Order also granted the City Engineer the authority to further
delegate those duties and responsibilities to such person or persons qualified to perform the
delegated duties.
D.For the safety and welfare of the public, it is necessary to remove motor vehicle
parking on the west side of North Adams Street between Cheshire Avenue and Lewis Avenue
beginning approximately 380 feet north of the intersection between North Adams Street and
Cheshire Avenue (adjacent to Sladden Park) and extending 27 feet farther north for the purpose of
installing a community bike share hub on the street. See Exhibit A.
E.In making the decision, I have considered all of the applicable criteria set forth in
EC 5.055. The following findings support my decision to remove motor vehicle parking:
(a)Traffic engineering principles and traffic investigations.
i.The portion of North Adams Street between Cheshire Avenue adjacent to Sladden Park
and Lewis Avenue as shown in Exhibit A is classified as a local street with a speed limit
of 20 miles per hour. The street segment is approximately 36 feet wide with parking on
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both sides of the street in most places, allowing approximately 22 feet of roadway for two-
way travel in a residential area. Sidewalks are present on the entire west side of the street
segment. On the east side, the sidewalk extends approximately 95 feet north of the
intersection between North Adams Street and Cheshire Avenue before terminating. There
are no bike lanes.
ii.There were no motor vehicle crashes reported between 2019 and 2023 on the portion of
North Adams Street between Cheshire Avenue and Lewis Avenue.
(b)Standards, limitations, and rules promulgated by the Oregon Transportation Commission or
the Oregon Public Utility Commission or their successors.
There are no such standards, limitations or rules that apply.
(c)Other recognized traffic control standards.
There are no recognized traffic control standards that apply.
(d)The city’s adopted transportation-related plans and policies.
The City’s 2035 Transportation System Plan (TSP) does not include any policies that
specifically relate to the provision or removal of on-street parking. Roadway and Parking
Policy No. 1 a “Complete Streets Policy,” is to “Design, construct, maintain, and operate
all streets to provide comprehensive and integrated transportation networks that serve
people of all ages and abilities, promote commerce, and support the comprehensive land
use plan’s vision for growth and development in a responsible and efficient manner. A
“complete street” allows safe travel for automobiles and emergency responders, bicycles,
walking, transit, and freight. In addition to fulfilling a street’s basic transportation functions
and providing access to properties, streets and sidewalks should be designed to be
attractive, safe, accessible, sustainable, and healthy components of the City's
environment.” The TSP reiterated the City Council goal in the Climate Recovery
Ordinance (CRO) #20567 of achieving a 50 percent citywide reduction of fossil fuel use
by 2030. Accordingly, the TSP included Goal 5 to triple the number of trips made by
walking, bicycling and using transit by 2035. To encourage increased travel by bicycle, the
TSP provides a list of projects and programs to improve safety, convenience, and direct
connections for people traveling by bike. Bicycling promotes the health of individuals, has
a low impact on the environment, and allows people to move independently throughout the
community without motorized vehicles, including many who cannot or choose not to drive.
Supporting a Eugene bike share system is one of the Plan’s four Bicycle Policies. The
placement of bike share stations in convenient location with demonstrated use further
supports this program.
(e)Existing state and local laws regulating use of public ways.
The use of the City’s public ways for parking is regulated at the local level. EC
5.040(1)(h)(5) and EC 5.040(1)(p) establish authority to manage parking.
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(f)The efficient use of the public way by the public.
Removal of approximately 27 feet of motor vehicle parking allowances on North Adams
Street is needed for more efficient use of the roadway to install a community bike share
hub.
(g)The use of abutting property.
The abutting land use is residential, including single-family homes and a neighborhood
park, Sladden Park.
(h)The intensity of use of the street by vehicles and pedestrians.
i.By Ordinance No. 20181, the City Council adopted the Street Classification Map that
designated North Adams Street as a neighborhood collector street. By Resolution 4608, the
City Council adopted the Design Standards and Guidelines for Eugene Streets, Sidewalks,
Bikeways and Access Ways. Parking is an optional feature on streets.
ii.There is a sidewalk on the west side of the street segment and a portion of the east side.
This order will not impact accessibility of the sidewalk by pedestrians.
(i)The physical condition and characteristics of the street and abutting property.
i.The portion of North Adams Street between Cheshire Avenue and Lewis Avenue shown
in Exhibit A is classified as a local street with a speed limit of 20 miles per hour. The street
segment is approximately 36 feet wide with parking on both sides of the street in most
places, allowing approximately 22 feet of roadway for two-way travel in a residential area.
Sidewalks are present on the entire west side of the street segment. On the east side, the
sidewalk extends approximately 95 feet north of the intersection between North Adams
Street and Cheshire Avenue adjacent to Sladden Park before terminating. There are no bike
lanes.
ii.The abutting properties on the east side of the street segment are all single-family homes
of one- and two-stories, each with driveways. The property abutting the west side of the
street segment is a neighborhood park, Sladden Park.
(j)Emergencies.
i.Emergency service vehicles are accommodated through bi-directional travel on North
Adams Street.
ii.North Adams Street is not designated as an emergency ice or snow removal route.
(k)The public health, safety and welfare.
Installation of a community bike share hub supports public health.
(l)Special events of community interest including parades and public gatherings.
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There are no special events of community interest that occur on the portion of North Adams
Street between Cheshire Avenue and Lewis Avenue shown in Exhibit A that are expected
to be significantly impacted by this Order.
(m) Construction within or adjacent to the street.
No construction is currently taking place on the portion of North Adams Street between
Cheshire Avenue and Lewis Avenue as shown in Exhibit A. The order will not impede
access for future construction.
(n) When establishing conditions upon the use of parking in the public way and city-owned
parking facilities:
(1) Applicable and appropriate time limits;
There are no existing time limits on motor vehicle parking. This Order does not
establish time limits.
(2) The vehicle type and purpose;
This Order does not establish conditions on vehicle type and purpose.
(3) The relative, seasonal and special event demands for parking spaces within the areas of
the requested parking;
This Order is not a response to a request for new / additional parking spaces to meet
special event demands.
(4) The other public uses for the property;
The area is zoned Public Land, Low-Density Residential and Medium-Density
Residential; the public parking areas are intended to serve those uses. The addition of
a community bike share hub adds travel options for getting to nearby homes, the park,
and nearby commercial areas.
(5) The location and physical characteristics of the parking area or facility;
Existing parking includes driveways belonging to adjacent homes as well as on-street
parking on both sides of the street.
(6) The demand for operating revenues, the costs of operations and enforcement; i. Removal of this approximately 24-foot section of motor vehicle parking is not expected
to significantly impact operating revenues.
(7) The use of parking regulations to promote city adopted goals and policies;
Removal of motor vehicle parking is consistent with City-adopted goals and policies,
including Bicycle Policy 4 of the 2035 Transportation System Plan to “Support a
Eugene bike share system.”
(8) Abuse by applicants of any parking-related permits;
Not applicable.
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(9) The impact on nearby commercial uses;
Removal of motor vehicle parking to install a community bike share hub supports
resident access to bike share vehicles that enable quick trips to nearby commercial
properties.
(10) The ease of enforcing the provisions of this chapter; and i. No need for enforcement is expected.
(11) The availability of other parking spaces. i. Motor vehicle parking is available on adjacent private property. ii. Motor vehicle parking will remain available on the street.
On the basis of these findings, I order that on-street parking shall be removed from the west
side of North Adams Street between Cheshire Avenue and Lewis Avenue beginning approximately
380 feet north of the intersection between North Adams Street and Cheshire Avenue adjacent to
Sladden Park and extending 27 feet farther north.
Dated and effective this 16th day of October, 2025.
Jenifer Willer (Oct 16, 2025 09:56:42 PDT)
Jenifer M. Willer, PE
City Engineer
City of Eugene Public Works
North Adams Street between Cheshire Avenue and Lewis Avenue
Hub to be installed 380 feet north of intersection of N Adams St and Cheshire Ave
27’ new bike share hub
7’ hub depth
EXHIBIT A