Community Invited to April 2 Meeting about 30th Avenue and Camas Ridge Elementary
Eugene (Ore.) — The City of Eugene has been awarded several Safe Routes to School grants, including funding to create a transportation safety plan for 30th Avenue in collaboration with Camas Ridge Community School.
“Although we weren’t awarded funding for construction on 30th Avenue, preliminary planning is a key first step in envisioning a street that supports the safety and accessibility of people and children who walk, bike and roll,” said Reed Dunbar, transportation planner for the City of Eugene.
The City would like to hear from community members about challenges and opportunities for active transportation on 30th Avenue. Residents can share their perspectives with the City in the following ways:
1. Join the Walk Audit – 12:30 p.m. April 2
Staff are hosting a walk audit at Camas Ridge Community School to assess walking and biking conditions during school dismissal. Observations will help shape safety improvements. Meet at the flagpole outside the school.
2. Attend the Community Meeting – 6:30-8 p.m. April 2
All community members are invited to share their experiences and concerns about walking and biking on 30th Avenue. The meeting will be in the Camas Ridge Community Room. Light snacks will be provided.
3. Provide Feedback Through the Online Interactive Map
Help identify areas that need safety improvements by sharing your experiences on the interactive map.
The Safe Routes to School grant has only provided funding through the preliminary planning stage for 30th Avenue, meaning any developed concepts will be used to apply for grants and secure funding for construction. Once construction funding is secured, additional planning and community engagement will occur to create a fully fledged street design for 30th Avenue.
The other Safe Routes to School grants include a new separate facility for biking on Chambers at 22nd Avenue where the intersection is offset and the sidewalk narrow. This project will improve access to the Arts and Technology Academy. Additionally, Cesar Chavez Elementary at 14th Avenue will receive new curb ramps, and a crosswalk and Prairie Mountain School will get a flashing crosswalk across Royal Avenue and new sidewalks that will connect to Terry Street.
CONTACT: Marion Suitor Barnes, Public Works Public Affairs Manager, mbarnes@eugene-or.gov, 541-731-0126 (cell) 541-682-5523 (desk)
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