[AmazonSteeringCte] Fw: [Neighbors] WEDS March 13 - Alder Street Greenway: Proposed Changes for Bicyclists/Pedestrians/Motorists - Comments?

[Randy Prince]

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From: Jon Belcher <Jbelcher at efn.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 8:32 AM
To: 'Randy Prince'
Subject: RE: [Neighbors] WEDS March 13 - Alder Street Greenway: Proposed Changes for Bicyclists/Pedestrians/Motorists - Comments?

Hey Randy,

As we both know I am no longer a neighbor but we have both dealt with the potential impacts of making Alder more bike friendly in the past.  Our biggest concern in that iteration was the loss of already insufficient on-street parking along the street because of the student resident generated need.  If parking supply remains an issue I encourage you to view this project through that lens (but I suspect you have already done so).

Thanks!

Jon Belcher (jbelcher at efn.org)

From: Neighbors [mailto:neighbors-bounces at lists.amazonneighbors.org] On Behalf Of Randy Prince via Neighbors
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 6:59 AM
To: neighbors at lists.amazonneighbors.org
Subject: [Neighbors] WEDS March 13 - Alder Street Greenway: Proposed Changes for Bicyclists/Pedestrians/Motorists - Comments?

The Amazon Neighborhood Association has been considering changes proposed by the City to the Alder Street Greenway in our neighborhood between 24th and 30th.  The "Greenway", once known as a "bike boulevard", is the principal north-south route for bicyclists in east Eugene, particularly those traveling to the University of Oregon.   The impetus for the changes is a budget allocation to resurface the street during 2019.

The Steering Committee discussed the matter in the summer and fall of 2018 and provided city staffer Reed Dunbar with input. At our regular General Meeting in October 2018, Reed made a presentation to a larger group of  neighbors and took comments.  Below is the description of the planned changes that he recommends.

During the discussions, a number of people inquired about traffic diversion such as used on the greenway just north of our neighborhood (19th to 24th).  These are not part of the recommendations--Department policy does not favor use of the diverters when the street in question has a low level of automobile traffic.  Instead the recommendations include the measures listed below.  Notably, it includes the installation of speed bumps ("humps") to slow traffic and discourage any increase in the amount of automobile usage.  This may be the first time speed humps have been installed on a high-traffic bikeway in Eugene.

A traffic circle is proposed for the intersection of 28th and Alder, which would allow for the removal of stop signs there for those traveling north-south on the Greenway.

The Steering Committee will discuss the proposal at its March meeting, although there are several other matters on the agenda.  The allocated time is rather short.

---If you are an Amazon neighbor or use the Greenway, and would like to comment on the proposed changes, please send your thoughts--soon--to RDunbar at eugene-or.gov   with a copy to me or    steering.cte at lists.amazonneighbors.org.  Comments made today will be seen by the Steering Committee at its meeting tonight.  There is no fixed deadline at this point, but the Department will be making its decision soon, perhaps before the end of the month.

Randy Prince
Amazon Neighborhood Association Email Communications
541-345-3306


On Feb 14, 2019, at 11:13 AM, DUNBAR Reed C <RDunbar at eugene-or.gov<mailto:RDunbar at eugene-or.gov>> wrote:
Hey Folks,

Following our meeting in September, I said I would follow up when we had a draft design.  Please find attached a DRAFT layout of the proposed changes to Alder Street from 24th Avenue to 30th Avenue.  Proposed changes include:

1.      Traffic Calming: speed humps will be added to each block (generally 2 per block)

2.      Stop lines: stop lines will be installed on the cross streets

3.      Shared Lane Markings

4.      A planted traffic circle on Alder at 28th Avenue.  Our contract includes 3 years of plant establishment to ensure growth.  Existing stop signs will be removed on Alder Street at 28th Avenue.
I included a PDF and 5 JPG files.  Hopefully, you can open either the PDF or the jpegs for review.

Notes

a.       The centerlines and parking lanes are shown with painted stripes.  These will not be included in the final design.  These stripes are a function of the software I’m using and cannot be removed.

b.      I am still working on a “Neighborhood Greenway” sign design with our graphic designer.

c.       We will post speed limit signs on Alder Street to reflect the reduced speed (20mph)

d.      New pavement and curb ramps will be added from 24th Avenue to 27th Avenue.  South of 27th Avenue there will not be any new pavement or ramps added (with the exception of the NE/NW corners of Alder at 30th).

Amazon Neighborhood Board – please let me know if you would like me to attend a meeting to discuss.  I can also collect comments via email.  Currently, we are at 60% design.  The next round of drawings will be 90%, so there is time to make changes.

Thanks for your interest,
Reed

Reed Dunbar, AICP | Transportation Planner

City of Eugene | Public Works Engineering
99 E Broadway, 4th Floor | Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541.682.5727 | Fax: 541.682.5032



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