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City News – 30th Ave Safety Plan

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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)

Subscribe to City of Eugene newsletters here: https://www.eugene-or.gov/4656/City-Newsletters

City-wide Health Care Forum

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March 1, 2025 at Willamette Christian Center

Join your neighbors at the City-wide Healthcare Forum and Health Fair. The Forum is a venue to learn about the policies and politics around the health care system in Eugene, including the recent closure of Sacred Heart emergency room and the community discussion around hospital spaces in Eugene. The Health Fair is an opportunity for community member to learn about access to health care services in the community and is sponsored by the NAACP. See flyers below for more information.

SHiNA State of the City Meeting January 20th

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Join SHiNA on MLK Jr. Day at 6:30 PM for our January General Meeting welcoming City Councilors Matt Keating (Ward 2) and Eliza Kashinsky (Ward 1) and the Interim Independent Police Auditor Mark Gissiner.


Join in person at Wayne Morse Family Farm (595 Crest Drive) or via ZOOM using the link and passcode provided below:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84599092204?pwd=jMDHzZLhwGZ3gTfkIOkXJn4jrLoKXL.1

Meeting ID: 845 9909 2204
Passcode: wB4ED2

May 15th General Meeting: Reducing Wildfire Risk

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A Community Conversation about Reducing Wildfire Risk and the SW Hills of Eugene

SHiNA General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Free and open to the Community

Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Street, Eugene

Please join us for the second in our series of Community Conversations on Emergency Preparedness on the topic of wildfire relative to the South Hills Neighborhood Association. A major part of being prepared is learning about what steps we as a community can take to reduce the opportunities for wildfires to start and spread. This meeting will feature representatives from local agencies speaking from each of their unique perspectives within their roles and organizations to provide insight on better adapting to the risk of wildfire in the South Hills area of Eugene. Handouts available.

Presented/Facilitated by Ian Appow, ECO System Solutions

Panelist from Eugene Springfield Fire, Oregon Department of Forestry, Eugene Parks and Open Spaces, City of Eugene, Northwest Youth Corps

April General Meeting: What’s on the Ballot in May?

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Join us to hear about City Council Candidates, 4J Bond, and STAR Voting on April 16th

April General Meeting
Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m
Wayne Morse Family Farm Living Room
595 Crest Drive

It has been nice to be able to meet in the living room at Wayne Morse Family Farm, after years of ZOOM meetings during the pandemic. Please join us to meet the candidates and hear about the measures we will be voting on in May. This is an opportunity to ask questions and get informed before voting. 

  • Candidates for Ward 2 City Councilor, Lisa Warnes and Matt Keating, will present their views.
  • A representative from the “Yes for 4J Schools” Campaign will explain the renewal of the 4J Operating Levy. This would raise about $22m a year that goes directly into the classroom to benefit children by paying for staff (teachers, educational aides, etc.). They want voters to be aware and informed about what it does and what it costs.
  • A representative of Star Voting will explain the benefits of this type of voting. If you are unable to attend the neighborhood meeting, an explanation can be found at: https://youtu.be/aiQ9Z5sME00?feature=shared

Also on the agenda will be a discussion of SHiNA’s future meetings and activities. We hope to see you there!

SHiNA Food Drive, March 2nd!

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Donate or volunteer for SHiNA’s Food for Lane County Food Drive, Saturday, March 2nd

SHiNA will host a food donation drive on March 2 from 10:00-4:00 at Wayne Morse Family Farm (595 Crest Drive). Swing by on Saturday to donate foods based on the “Most Needed Food Items” list OR make a financial donation via the SHiNA Fundraising Page. You can also donate directly to Food for Lane County via their Venmo, but donations will not count toward the SHiNA fundraising goal.

If you’d like to volunteer for a 2 hour shift at the Food Drive, please email shina_board@googlegroups.com.

Next General Meeting – 01/23/24

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Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Wayne Morse Family Farm Living Room
595 Crest Drive, Eugene

We extend this invitation to residents of the Southwest Hills Neighborhood (SHiNA). At our November meeting we entertained board nominations. It was moved that our current board, plus three new interested neighbors would be nominated for our 2024 board. 

Candidates for board positions:
Chris Jockheck, chair
Clay Neal, secretary
Bev McDonald, newsletter

At large board members:
Rita Fiedler
Carolyn Hintz
Ralph McDonald
John Rogers
Deb Rogers

Our January meeting will include:
• Voting on our new board
• Preparing for our upcoming General Membership meeting on Defensible Space
• Annual Food For Lane County Food Drive
• SHiNA communications, responding to citizen requests, how we inform our members. We need help in this area. If you are interested in helping your neighbors stay informed and communicating with neighbors on important topics and issues, we welcome your input, advice and energy!

If you would like to get to know your neighbors and help with these activities, we encourage you to attend the January 23 meeting. Refreshments served.

Upcoming Neighborhood Meeting: Emergency Preparedness

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Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard Street, Eugene

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What are public agencies doing to protect the South Hills?

What route will I take to escape a wildfire?

In case of wildfire, what are the priorities of the fire department?

In the vulnerable South Hills, these and other questions need to be considered. Recently, the community of Lahaina was forced to evacuate when a devastating wildfire destroyed that town. It is our responsibility to be informed and prepared for appropriate action.

Please join us for a community discussion on emergency response. Panelists from various agencies will explain their role. There will be time for questions. To send questions for the panelists in advance, use this google form.

Panelists:

  • Matt Keating, our Eugene City Councilor
  • Sierra Anderson, City of Eugene Emergency Management Program Manager 
  • Cary Lieberman, Executive Director at Greenhill Humane Society (and working on disaster safety for animals in Lane County), Lane County Community Organizations that Aid in Disaster (COAD)
  • Janina Rager, Eugene Police Department Community Engagement

SHiNA General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Free and open to the Community
Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard Street, Eugene

Topics for future meetings will focus on other aspects of emergency preparedness: fire mitigation, role of Red Cross, FEMA, defensible space, etc.