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  • Share I'm new here. My husband of 39 yrs died almost 3 years ago and now I would like to meet people. I wanted to get a plot in a community garden, where I could take care of my food, but the plot isn't available. I am going to have a mini garden instead with herbs and greens in my apt window. I still would like to socialize. The community garden would have been perfect on Facebook Share I'm new here. My husband of 39 yrs died almost 3 years ago and now I would like to meet people. I wanted to get a plot in a community garden, where I could take care of my food, but the plot isn't available. I am going to have a mini garden instead with herbs and greens in my apt window. I still would like to socialize. The community garden would have been perfect on Twitter Share I'm new here. My husband of 39 yrs died almost 3 years ago and now I would like to meet people. I wanted to get a plot in a community garden, where I could take care of my food, but the plot isn't available. I am going to have a mini garden instead with herbs and greens in my apt window. I still would like to socialize. The community garden would have been perfect on Linkedin Email I'm new here. My husband of 39 yrs died almost 3 years ago and now I would like to meet people. I wanted to get a plot in a community garden, where I could take care of my food, but the plot isn't available. I am going to have a mini garden instead with herbs and greens in my apt window. I still would like to socialize. The community garden would have been perfect link

    I'm new here. My husband of 39 yrs died almost 3 years ago and now I would like to meet people. I wanted to get a plot in a community garden, where I could take care of my food, but the plot isn't available. I am going to have a mini garden instead with herbs and greens in my apt window. I still would like to socialize. The community garden would have been perfect

    Peg asked 24 days ago

    Welcome to Eugene, Peg! Our community garden program is very popular so unfortunately we don’t always have enough plots to accommodate everyone who would like one. Please check back around the new year. New gardener registration will open January 1 and close mid-February. If there are more applications than plots available, they will be assigned by lottery. 

    In the meantime, our volunteer program is a great way to get outdoors and meet people! We have one of the largest volunteer programs in Lane County with regular weekly work parties at Hendricks Park, Owen Rose Garden, the Native Plant Nursery, and more! You can learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities on our event calendar or reach out to eugeneparkvolunteers@ci.eugene.or.us.

    Thank you,

    Elissa Gavette, Parks and Open Space

  • Share Hi my question is about the timeline for the Washington Jefferson Dog park. I am thrilled that a dog park is being added and I am wondering when the park is scheduled to be open to the public. Is there a set date for the opening? Thank you on Facebook Share Hi my question is about the timeline for the Washington Jefferson Dog park. I am thrilled that a dog park is being added and I am wondering when the park is scheduled to be open to the public. Is there a set date for the opening? Thank you on Twitter Share Hi my question is about the timeline for the Washington Jefferson Dog park. I am thrilled that a dog park is being added and I am wondering when the park is scheduled to be open to the public. Is there a set date for the opening? Thank you on Linkedin Email Hi my question is about the timeline for the Washington Jefferson Dog park. I am thrilled that a dog park is being added and I am wondering when the park is scheduled to be open to the public. Is there a set date for the opening? Thank you link

    Hi my question is about the timeline for the Washington Jefferson Dog park. I am thrilled that a dog park is being added and I am wondering when the park is scheduled to be open to the public. Is there a set date for the opening? Thank you

    TonyD asked about 1 month ago

    Hi TonyD,

    We will be officially opening the dog park tomorrow (Wednesday, March 20). We hope to see you and your fur friends down there! 

    Thank you,

    Elissa Gavette, Parks and Open Space

  • Share My question involves the intersection of Ferry Street and 33 & 34 Ave. Both 33 and 34 are busy roads that are frequently used to cut thru from Willamette & Donald to Hilyard - in fact Google map will frequently direct one to use these streets. Ferry Street is a quiet street with many people out walking dogs, running, biking and the whole neighborhood has many kids out and about. Further Ferry street is the street that connects Tugman Park and Amazon park -- and now it connects the whole Tugman neighborhood to the new Y. There is no safe way for pedestrians to cross 33 and 34 and this is puzzling. A light would be great or some other traffic calming measure -- at least a simple zebra cross walk. Please connect me to the correct person at the city -- I'd like to hear why this intersection isn't made safer for pedestrians... or better, when will it be made safer for pedestrians? Thanks, David Brown on Facebook Share My question involves the intersection of Ferry Street and 33 & 34 Ave. Both 33 and 34 are busy roads that are frequently used to cut thru from Willamette & Donald to Hilyard - in fact Google map will frequently direct one to use these streets. Ferry Street is a quiet street with many people out walking dogs, running, biking and the whole neighborhood has many kids out and about. Further Ferry street is the street that connects Tugman Park and Amazon park -- and now it connects the whole Tugman neighborhood to the new Y. There is no safe way for pedestrians to cross 33 and 34 and this is puzzling. A light would be great or some other traffic calming measure -- at least a simple zebra cross walk. Please connect me to the correct person at the city -- I'd like to hear why this intersection isn't made safer for pedestrians... or better, when will it be made safer for pedestrians? Thanks, David Brown on Twitter Share My question involves the intersection of Ferry Street and 33 & 34 Ave. Both 33 and 34 are busy roads that are frequently used to cut thru from Willamette & Donald to Hilyard - in fact Google map will frequently direct one to use these streets. Ferry Street is a quiet street with many people out walking dogs, running, biking and the whole neighborhood has many kids out and about. Further Ferry street is the street that connects Tugman Park and Amazon park -- and now it connects the whole Tugman neighborhood to the new Y. There is no safe way for pedestrians to cross 33 and 34 and this is puzzling. A light would be great or some other traffic calming measure -- at least a simple zebra cross walk. Please connect me to the correct person at the city -- I'd like to hear why this intersection isn't made safer for pedestrians... or better, when will it be made safer for pedestrians? Thanks, David Brown on Linkedin Email My question involves the intersection of Ferry Street and 33 & 34 Ave. Both 33 and 34 are busy roads that are frequently used to cut thru from Willamette & Donald to Hilyard - in fact Google map will frequently direct one to use these streets. Ferry Street is a quiet street with many people out walking dogs, running, biking and the whole neighborhood has many kids out and about. Further Ferry street is the street that connects Tugman Park and Amazon park -- and now it connects the whole Tugman neighborhood to the new Y. There is no safe way for pedestrians to cross 33 and 34 and this is puzzling. A light would be great or some other traffic calming measure -- at least a simple zebra cross walk. Please connect me to the correct person at the city -- I'd like to hear why this intersection isn't made safer for pedestrians... or better, when will it be made safer for pedestrians? Thanks, David Brown link

    My question involves the intersection of Ferry Street and 33 & 34 Ave. Both 33 and 34 are busy roads that are frequently used to cut thru from Willamette & Donald to Hilyard - in fact Google map will frequently direct one to use these streets. Ferry Street is a quiet street with many people out walking dogs, running, biking and the whole neighborhood has many kids out and about. Further Ferry street is the street that connects Tugman Park and Amazon park -- and now it connects the whole Tugman neighborhood to the new Y. There is no safe way for pedestrians to cross 33 and 34 and this is puzzling. A light would be great or some other traffic calming measure -- at least a simple zebra cross walk. Please connect me to the correct person at the city -- I'd like to hear why this intersection isn't made safer for pedestrians... or better, when will it be made safer for pedestrians? Thanks, David Brown

    dbrown2475 asked 3 months ago

    Thanks so much for getting in touch! Community members can request a crosswalk using our online form. Choose the category "Other Public Works Questions/Comments." They can also email pwmaintenance@eugene-or.gov

    Requests are evaluated by a traffic technician. There are certain factors in a decision about crosswalks that may elevate the discussion to the Transportation Planning team in Public Works Engineering. Additionally, 33rd Avenue is classified as a "collector" street, so it is expected to get a higher volume of traffic.

  • Share I am asking about the High Street Bike project between 19th and 6th. The bike lane has barriers to keep bikers from travelling on the path but they do anyway. This is creating a dangerous situation for them and a junky and trashy passage way, down the high street corridor, especially at 14th because of all of the leaves that have not been removed and all the trash collecting within the leaves. I emailed the owners of the empty bank today to make a similar comment. I own a house at 13th and High and work hard to keep it cleaned up to create a welcoming neighborhood, and what is happening with the neglect of cleaning up the bike path is trashing the neighborhood. The path on 13th is wonderul but do we have to have the high street stretch left trashed while we wait for this new section to be completed? on Facebook Share I am asking about the High Street Bike project between 19th and 6th. The bike lane has barriers to keep bikers from travelling on the path but they do anyway. This is creating a dangerous situation for them and a junky and trashy passage way, down the high street corridor, especially at 14th because of all of the leaves that have not been removed and all the trash collecting within the leaves. I emailed the owners of the empty bank today to make a similar comment. I own a house at 13th and High and work hard to keep it cleaned up to create a welcoming neighborhood, and what is happening with the neglect of cleaning up the bike path is trashing the neighborhood. The path on 13th is wonderul but do we have to have the high street stretch left trashed while we wait for this new section to be completed? on Twitter Share I am asking about the High Street Bike project between 19th and 6th. The bike lane has barriers to keep bikers from travelling on the path but they do anyway. This is creating a dangerous situation for them and a junky and trashy passage way, down the high street corridor, especially at 14th because of all of the leaves that have not been removed and all the trash collecting within the leaves. I emailed the owners of the empty bank today to make a similar comment. I own a house at 13th and High and work hard to keep it cleaned up to create a welcoming neighborhood, and what is happening with the neglect of cleaning up the bike path is trashing the neighborhood. The path on 13th is wonderul but do we have to have the high street stretch left trashed while we wait for this new section to be completed? on Linkedin Email I am asking about the High Street Bike project between 19th and 6th. The bike lane has barriers to keep bikers from travelling on the path but they do anyway. This is creating a dangerous situation for them and a junky and trashy passage way, down the high street corridor, especially at 14th because of all of the leaves that have not been removed and all the trash collecting within the leaves. I emailed the owners of the empty bank today to make a similar comment. I own a house at 13th and High and work hard to keep it cleaned up to create a welcoming neighborhood, and what is happening with the neglect of cleaning up the bike path is trashing the neighborhood. The path on 13th is wonderul but do we have to have the high street stretch left trashed while we wait for this new section to be completed? link

    I am asking about the High Street Bike project between 19th and 6th. The bike lane has barriers to keep bikers from travelling on the path but they do anyway. This is creating a dangerous situation for them and a junky and trashy passage way, down the high street corridor, especially at 14th because of all of the leaves that have not been removed and all the trash collecting within the leaves. I emailed the owners of the empty bank today to make a similar comment. I own a house at 13th and High and work hard to keep it cleaned up to create a welcoming neighborhood, and what is happening with the neglect of cleaning up the bike path is trashing the neighborhood. The path on 13th is wonderul but do we have to have the high street stretch left trashed while we wait for this new section to be completed?

    promeneva asked 3 months ago

    Thanks for reaching out!. While road work projects are underway and cordoned off, our usual street cleaning equipment is not able to access those areas. Unfortunately, the High Street Bikeway project has suffered from a series of supply chain issues, resulting in the delay for project completion. The good news is that the final elements are being installed, and then the construction contractor will be responsible for cleaning up the bike lane before it reopens, sometime before the end of March. In the meantime, we will reach out to the contractor and request a cleanup now, before the end of the construction.

  • Share I'm curious as to why, in such a supposedly progressive city as Eugene, that the vast majority of Alton Baker park is kept inaccessible to those of us with limited mobility. As it happens, I am 72 years of age, and my old joints don't allow me to walk much more than a couple of hundred feet without the need to rest. I enjoy fishing in the canoe canal at the west end of the park, but I'd like to fish the pond as well as the slough area. Unfortunately, the walking distance puts it beyond my ability. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. There should be ADA parking areas that are available to those who qualify for disabled access. on Facebook Share I'm curious as to why, in such a supposedly progressive city as Eugene, that the vast majority of Alton Baker park is kept inaccessible to those of us with limited mobility. As it happens, I am 72 years of age, and my old joints don't allow me to walk much more than a couple of hundred feet without the need to rest. I enjoy fishing in the canoe canal at the west end of the park, but I'd like to fish the pond as well as the slough area. Unfortunately, the walking distance puts it beyond my ability. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. There should be ADA parking areas that are available to those who qualify for disabled access. on Twitter Share I'm curious as to why, in such a supposedly progressive city as Eugene, that the vast majority of Alton Baker park is kept inaccessible to those of us with limited mobility. As it happens, I am 72 years of age, and my old joints don't allow me to walk much more than a couple of hundred feet without the need to rest. I enjoy fishing in the canoe canal at the west end of the park, but I'd like to fish the pond as well as the slough area. Unfortunately, the walking distance puts it beyond my ability. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. There should be ADA parking areas that are available to those who qualify for disabled access. on Linkedin Email I'm curious as to why, in such a supposedly progressive city as Eugene, that the vast majority of Alton Baker park is kept inaccessible to those of us with limited mobility. As it happens, I am 72 years of age, and my old joints don't allow me to walk much more than a couple of hundred feet without the need to rest. I enjoy fishing in the canoe canal at the west end of the park, but I'd like to fish the pond as well as the slough area. Unfortunately, the walking distance puts it beyond my ability. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. There should be ADA parking areas that are available to those who qualify for disabled access. link

    I'm curious as to why, in such a supposedly progressive city as Eugene, that the vast majority of Alton Baker park is kept inaccessible to those of us with limited mobility. As it happens, I am 72 years of age, and my old joints don't allow me to walk much more than a couple of hundred feet without the need to rest. I enjoy fishing in the canoe canal at the west end of the park, but I'd like to fish the pond as well as the slough area. Unfortunately, the walking distance puts it beyond my ability. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. There should be ADA parking areas that are available to those who qualify for disabled access.

    plumbertom asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for reaching out! 

    The short answer is that Alton Baker Park is a very old park and was developed at a time well before the ADA and ease of mobility was considered in park design. And we agree, there are a lot of barriers to easy access throughout the park. We also consider this an equity issue and are committed to developing plans and funding to address these issues system-wide. 

    As such, we’re embarking upon a new ADA Access inventory and subsequent transition plan to be completed by about this time next year. We will be working to catalog all of the areas where we’re not meeting accessibility needs and requirements and then developing project plans to remedy these situations over time. 

    In the meantime, our planning team will talk to the operations team to see what can be done regarding ADA parking in the lot north of Day Island Road. We'll take a look at what’s there and if we could improve the situation for shorter walks to the ponds and canal.

    If you would like to follow-up, reach out to our planning department at posplanning@eugene-or.gov. 

  • Share Will there be a bridge built connecting valley river to river road? on Facebook Share Will there be a bridge built connecting valley river to river road? on Twitter Share Will there be a bridge built connecting valley river to river road? on Linkedin Email Will there be a bridge built connecting valley river to river road? link

    Will there be a bridge built connecting valley river to river road?

    Chase asked 5 months ago

    Thanks for reaching out! The current Capital Improvement Plan, which runs from 2023-2029, does not include plans for a bridge in this area. 

  • Share Will the proposal for quiet zones around railroads include the crossing on Roosevelt Boulevard just east of Highway 99? A lot of people live around there, and the long train whistles are very disruptive to life. Thanks! on Facebook Share Will the proposal for quiet zones around railroads include the crossing on Roosevelt Boulevard just east of Highway 99? A lot of people live around there, and the long train whistles are very disruptive to life. Thanks! on Twitter Share Will the proposal for quiet zones around railroads include the crossing on Roosevelt Boulevard just east of Highway 99? A lot of people live around there, and the long train whistles are very disruptive to life. Thanks! on Linkedin Email Will the proposal for quiet zones around railroads include the crossing on Roosevelt Boulevard just east of Highway 99? A lot of people live around there, and the long train whistles are very disruptive to life. Thanks! link

    Will the proposal for quiet zones around railroads include the crossing on Roosevelt Boulevard just east of Highway 99? A lot of people live around there, and the long train whistles are very disruptive to life. Thanks!

    Quartermaster asked 7 months ago

    Thanks for reaching out. The quiet zone does not extend to Roosevelt. The western-most intersection included in this particular project is Van Buren. You can find a map of the targeted crossings on the project webpage.

  • Share Does the City of Eugene ever sell cars and trucks from the fleet to the average Joe? If so, is there a way to stay up-to-date on when the next auction is? I have my eye on buying on the tiny utility trucks that I always see downtown. on Facebook Share Does the City of Eugene ever sell cars and trucks from the fleet to the average Joe? If so, is there a way to stay up-to-date on when the next auction is? I have my eye on buying on the tiny utility trucks that I always see downtown. on Twitter Share Does the City of Eugene ever sell cars and trucks from the fleet to the average Joe? If so, is there a way to stay up-to-date on when the next auction is? I have my eye on buying on the tiny utility trucks that I always see downtown. on Linkedin Email Does the City of Eugene ever sell cars and trucks from the fleet to the average Joe? If so, is there a way to stay up-to-date on when the next auction is? I have my eye on buying on the tiny utility trucks that I always see downtown. link

    Does the City of Eugene ever sell cars and trucks from the fleet to the average Joe? If so, is there a way to stay up-to-date on when the next auction is? I have my eye on buying on the tiny utility trucks that I always see downtown.

    heyhey asked 8 months ago

    Thanks for reaching out! 

    We auction our surplus vehicles through either Adesa Northwest or the annual Lane County Fleet Auction. 

  • Share We continue to pay more tax dollars for more public safety and as of July 1st, new camping ordnances have went into effect. Does the City of Eugene have staff regularly/daily patrolling our parks and bike trails/waterways to prevent camping and illegal activity? on Facebook Share We continue to pay more tax dollars for more public safety and as of July 1st, new camping ordnances have went into effect. Does the City of Eugene have staff regularly/daily patrolling our parks and bike trails/waterways to prevent camping and illegal activity? on Twitter Share We continue to pay more tax dollars for more public safety and as of July 1st, new camping ordnances have went into effect. Does the City of Eugene have staff regularly/daily patrolling our parks and bike trails/waterways to prevent camping and illegal activity? on Linkedin Email We continue to pay more tax dollars for more public safety and as of July 1st, new camping ordnances have went into effect. Does the City of Eugene have staff regularly/daily patrolling our parks and bike trails/waterways to prevent camping and illegal activity? link

    We continue to pay more tax dollars for more public safety and as of July 1st, new camping ordnances have went into effect. Does the City of Eugene have staff regularly/daily patrolling our parks and bike trails/waterways to prevent camping and illegal activity?

    Blj2244 asked 9 months ago

    Hello, 

    Yes, we have four full-time Park Ambassadors with schedules that cover seven days a week. We also have two EPD Park Resource Officers patrolling parks four days a week. These positions are funded by the Parks and Recreation levy. 

    In addition, the levy funds cleanup associated with park rule violations, graffiti removal and vandalism. 

    Thank you,

    Elissa Gavette, Parks and Open Space

  • Share Is there a way we can request speed bumps to be installed on a street? We live in an area where folks sometime speed down a residential neighborhood road. on Facebook Share Is there a way we can request speed bumps to be installed on a street? We live in an area where folks sometime speed down a residential neighborhood road. on Twitter Share Is there a way we can request speed bumps to be installed on a street? We live in an area where folks sometime speed down a residential neighborhood road. on Linkedin Email Is there a way we can request speed bumps to be installed on a street? We live in an area where folks sometime speed down a residential neighborhood road. link

    Is there a way we can request speed bumps to be installed on a street? We live in an area where folks sometime speed down a residential neighborhood road.

    Olga2016 asked 9 months ago

    Thank you for your question. You can request that a speed bump be considered for your area using our online request form. 

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