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Share Any updates on the River Rd/ Chambers overpass construction project? on Facebook Share Any updates on the River Rd/ Chambers overpass construction project? on Twitter Share Any updates on the River Rd/ Chambers overpass construction project? on Linkedin Email Any updates on the River Rd/ Chambers overpass construction project? link
Any updates on the River Rd/ Chambers overpass construction project?
inoueerin asked 12 days agoThank you reaching out! The project has been mostly done since March 24. The remaining work--permanent striping and the asphalt overlay--requires five straight days without rain. As soon as weather allows, we can finish up.
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Share When is the Chambers street project going to be FINALLY finished? on Facebook Share When is the Chambers street project going to be FINALLY finished? on Twitter Share When is the Chambers street project going to be FINALLY finished? on Linkedin Email When is the Chambers street project going to be FINALLY finished? link
When is the Chambers street project going to be FINALLY finished?
Gratefullydan asked 11 days agoThank you reaching out! The project has been mostly done since March 24. The remaining work--permanent striping and the asphalt overlay--requires five straight days without rain. As soon as weather allows, we can finish up.
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Share Whats the status of the overpass construction on River Rd/Chambers? It seems like the work is mostly completed, but Roosevelt is still closed and the overpass is still just a single lane. Really wishing getting across the tracks wasn't still so awful. on Facebook Share Whats the status of the overpass construction on River Rd/Chambers? It seems like the work is mostly completed, but Roosevelt is still closed and the overpass is still just a single lane. Really wishing getting across the tracks wasn't still so awful. on Twitter Share Whats the status of the overpass construction on River Rd/Chambers? It seems like the work is mostly completed, but Roosevelt is still closed and the overpass is still just a single lane. Really wishing getting across the tracks wasn't still so awful. on Linkedin Email Whats the status of the overpass construction on River Rd/Chambers? It seems like the work is mostly completed, but Roosevelt is still closed and the overpass is still just a single lane. Really wishing getting across the tracks wasn't still so awful. link
Whats the status of the overpass construction on River Rd/Chambers? It seems like the work is mostly completed, but Roosevelt is still closed and the overpass is still just a single lane. Really wishing getting across the tracks wasn't still so awful.
OKAYAJ asked 12 days agoThank you reaching out! The project has been mostly done since March 24. The remaining work--permanent striping and the asphalt overlay--requires five straight days without rain. As soon as weather allows, we can finish up.
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Share I live at 3895 Hilyard. The street work has been on-going for almost 3 years. We have been told by Wildish that speed bumps may be added to the stretch of street when it is finally repaved. My concern is that with the holes and bumps that already exist in the intersection at 39th & Hilyard hasn't slowed anyone down, but every time a truck comes down that hill it makes a tremendous racket when it hits those inadvertent existing barriers. The Safeway trucks, Delivery trucks, yard maintenance trucks, etc are probably going too fast, but we have had those bumps/holes out there for almost 3 years and it hasn't slowed them down. When they hit them it is a multiple times a day crash/bang--loud enough that it wakes people and startles everyone in the area. While I would like for them to go slower, I don't think speed bumps will result in slowing them and will make a permanent crash/bang problem . Please consider this when making a final decision about speed bumps. on Facebook Share I live at 3895 Hilyard. The street work has been on-going for almost 3 years. We have been told by Wildish that speed bumps may be added to the stretch of street when it is finally repaved. My concern is that with the holes and bumps that already exist in the intersection at 39th & Hilyard hasn't slowed anyone down, but every time a truck comes down that hill it makes a tremendous racket when it hits those inadvertent existing barriers. The Safeway trucks, Delivery trucks, yard maintenance trucks, etc are probably going too fast, but we have had those bumps/holes out there for almost 3 years and it hasn't slowed them down. When they hit them it is a multiple times a day crash/bang--loud enough that it wakes people and startles everyone in the area. While I would like for them to go slower, I don't think speed bumps will result in slowing them and will make a permanent crash/bang problem . Please consider this when making a final decision about speed bumps. on Twitter Share I live at 3895 Hilyard. The street work has been on-going for almost 3 years. We have been told by Wildish that speed bumps may be added to the stretch of street when it is finally repaved. My concern is that with the holes and bumps that already exist in the intersection at 39th & Hilyard hasn't slowed anyone down, but every time a truck comes down that hill it makes a tremendous racket when it hits those inadvertent existing barriers. The Safeway trucks, Delivery trucks, yard maintenance trucks, etc are probably going too fast, but we have had those bumps/holes out there for almost 3 years and it hasn't slowed them down. When they hit them it is a multiple times a day crash/bang--loud enough that it wakes people and startles everyone in the area. While I would like for them to go slower, I don't think speed bumps will result in slowing them and will make a permanent crash/bang problem . Please consider this when making a final decision about speed bumps. on Linkedin Email I live at 3895 Hilyard. The street work has been on-going for almost 3 years. We have been told by Wildish that speed bumps may be added to the stretch of street when it is finally repaved. My concern is that with the holes and bumps that already exist in the intersection at 39th & Hilyard hasn't slowed anyone down, but every time a truck comes down that hill it makes a tremendous racket when it hits those inadvertent existing barriers. The Safeway trucks, Delivery trucks, yard maintenance trucks, etc are probably going too fast, but we have had those bumps/holes out there for almost 3 years and it hasn't slowed them down. When they hit them it is a multiple times a day crash/bang--loud enough that it wakes people and startles everyone in the area. While I would like for them to go slower, I don't think speed bumps will result in slowing them and will make a permanent crash/bang problem . Please consider this when making a final decision about speed bumps. link
I live at 3895 Hilyard. The street work has been on-going for almost 3 years. We have been told by Wildish that speed bumps may be added to the stretch of street when it is finally repaved. My concern is that with the holes and bumps that already exist in the intersection at 39th & Hilyard hasn't slowed anyone down, but every time a truck comes down that hill it makes a tremendous racket when it hits those inadvertent existing barriers. The Safeway trucks, Delivery trucks, yard maintenance trucks, etc are probably going too fast, but we have had those bumps/holes out there for almost 3 years and it hasn't slowed them down. When they hit them it is a multiple times a day crash/bang--loud enough that it wakes people and startles everyone in the area. While I would like for them to go slower, I don't think speed bumps will result in slowing them and will make a permanent crash/bang problem . Please consider this when making a final decision about speed bumps.
Nancy Carroll asked 4 months agoThanks for sharing your thoughts, Nancy. I will certainly share the concerns with our transportation Planning team. If I get further information about traffic calming devices in that area, I'll be sure to reach out to you directly.
-Marion Barnes
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Share Why is traffic terrible for pedestrians? Near my credit union also. I avoid crossing directly at Bailey Hill and 11th! Why is there no traffic light or sign at 12th and Chambers? I jump in the road with my limbs stretched out and hope traffic will stop and jump back to corner. The sidewalk corner with bad drainage at Redeemer Church across from 12th Street Apartments. I and others walk here often. on Facebook Share Why is traffic terrible for pedestrians? Near my credit union also. I avoid crossing directly at Bailey Hill and 11th! Why is there no traffic light or sign at 12th and Chambers? I jump in the road with my limbs stretched out and hope traffic will stop and jump back to corner. The sidewalk corner with bad drainage at Redeemer Church across from 12th Street Apartments. I and others walk here often. on Twitter Share Why is traffic terrible for pedestrians? Near my credit union also. I avoid crossing directly at Bailey Hill and 11th! Why is there no traffic light or sign at 12th and Chambers? I jump in the road with my limbs stretched out and hope traffic will stop and jump back to corner. The sidewalk corner with bad drainage at Redeemer Church across from 12th Street Apartments. I and others walk here often. on Linkedin Email Why is traffic terrible for pedestrians? Near my credit union also. I avoid crossing directly at Bailey Hill and 11th! Why is there no traffic light or sign at 12th and Chambers? I jump in the road with my limbs stretched out and hope traffic will stop and jump back to corner. The sidewalk corner with bad drainage at Redeemer Church across from 12th Street Apartments. I and others walk here often. link
Why is traffic terrible for pedestrians? Near my credit union also. I avoid crossing directly at Bailey Hill and 11th! Why is there no traffic light or sign at 12th and Chambers? I jump in the road with my limbs stretched out and hope traffic will stop and jump back to corner. The sidewalk corner with bad drainage at Redeemer Church across from 12th Street Apartments. I and others walk here often.
ntaylor2 asked 7 months agoThanks for contacting us regarding unsafe conditions for pedestrians. You can request a change to traffic signal/sign on our Maintenance-Service-Request : https://www.eugene-or.gov/1776/Maintenance-Service-Request.
Choose the "new traffic sign request" option.
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Share How do small traffic changes happen? How do requests for things like stop signs on residential streets get reviewed and acted upon? Are neighborhood associations empowered to make local low disturbance improvements? I can imagine small changes that have an outsized impact on walkability, personal safety, or bike-ability being visible residents but not planners. on Facebook Share How do small traffic changes happen? How do requests for things like stop signs on residential streets get reviewed and acted upon? Are neighborhood associations empowered to make local low disturbance improvements? I can imagine small changes that have an outsized impact on walkability, personal safety, or bike-ability being visible residents but not planners. on Twitter Share How do small traffic changes happen? How do requests for things like stop signs on residential streets get reviewed and acted upon? Are neighborhood associations empowered to make local low disturbance improvements? I can imagine small changes that have an outsized impact on walkability, personal safety, or bike-ability being visible residents but not planners. on Linkedin Email How do small traffic changes happen? How do requests for things like stop signs on residential streets get reviewed and acted upon? Are neighborhood associations empowered to make local low disturbance improvements? I can imagine small changes that have an outsized impact on walkability, personal safety, or bike-ability being visible residents but not planners. link
How do small traffic changes happen? How do requests for things like stop signs on residential streets get reviewed and acted upon? Are neighborhood associations empowered to make local low disturbance improvements? I can imagine small changes that have an outsized impact on walkability, personal safety, or bike-ability being visible residents but not planners.
Alex (: asked 7 months agoHi, Alex, thanks for the question!
Community members can request stop signs or signal changes using our service request form. Then, our Traffic Operations team evaluates the appropriateness of a sign/signal where it's requested. This involves checking the site against a set of engineering requirements and other considerations. Signals obviously are much more expensive and have a more strenuous process because funding must be available.
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Share Please just answer question. I know how property taxes work. Does the city of Eugene make more revenue on Airbnb and str. Than traditional long term local housing. on Facebook Share Please just answer question. I know how property taxes work. Does the city of Eugene make more revenue on Airbnb and str. Than traditional long term local housing. on Twitter Share Please just answer question. I know how property taxes work. Does the city of Eugene make more revenue on Airbnb and str. Than traditional long term local housing. on Linkedin Email Please just answer question. I know how property taxes work. Does the city of Eugene make more revenue on Airbnb and str. Than traditional long term local housing. link
Please just answer question. I know how property taxes work. Does the city of Eugene make more revenue on Airbnb and str. Than traditional long term local housing.
Classwar asked 9 months agoGenerally speaking, there is no known revenue differences for the City of Eugene between short term rentals (STRs) and traditional long term housing. STRs do not affect property taxes, and visitors who utilize STRs instead of hotels pay the same transient lodging tax rate. Many other City taxes and fees are based on usage, such as gas taxes, marijuana taxes, and airport fees, and any usage differences between STRs and traditional long term housing would be difficult to measure. Furthermore, the City does not collect income taxes, so the City does not receive revenue from the income generated by STRs. More information about the City's revenue sources can be found in the 2025-2027 Adopted Budget here: https://city-eugene-or-cleardoc.cleargov.com/14058/547767/d -
Share Hello. I’ve recently been informed of “Flock AI surveillance” which will be paid for by tax dollars. Is this coming or in place in Eugene? And is there any avenue to seek its removal? The idea of this being in my city has me deeply concerned and somewhat fearful. For more context I have a video by consumer rights activist Louis Rossman. https://youtu.be/4RM09nKczVs?si=nwpIfF7sqIlh9Fym on Facebook Share Hello. I’ve recently been informed of “Flock AI surveillance” which will be paid for by tax dollars. Is this coming or in place in Eugene? And is there any avenue to seek its removal? The idea of this being in my city has me deeply concerned and somewhat fearful. For more context I have a video by consumer rights activist Louis Rossman. https://youtu.be/4RM09nKczVs?si=nwpIfF7sqIlh9Fym on Twitter Share Hello. I’ve recently been informed of “Flock AI surveillance” which will be paid for by tax dollars. Is this coming or in place in Eugene? And is there any avenue to seek its removal? The idea of this being in my city has me deeply concerned and somewhat fearful. For more context I have a video by consumer rights activist Louis Rossman. https://youtu.be/4RM09nKczVs?si=nwpIfF7sqIlh9Fym on Linkedin Email Hello. I’ve recently been informed of “Flock AI surveillance” which will be paid for by tax dollars. Is this coming or in place in Eugene? And is there any avenue to seek its removal? The idea of this being in my city has me deeply concerned and somewhat fearful. For more context I have a video by consumer rights activist Louis Rossman. https://youtu.be/4RM09nKczVs?si=nwpIfF7sqIlh9Fym link
Hello. I’ve recently been informed of “Flock AI surveillance” which will be paid for by tax dollars. Is this coming or in place in Eugene? And is there any avenue to seek its removal? The idea of this being in my city has me deeply concerned and somewhat fearful. For more context I have a video by consumer rights activist Louis Rossman. https://youtu.be/4RM09nKczVs?si=nwpIfF7sqIlh9Fym
WilliamGrieve asked 8 months agoThe license plate readers were paid for through a grant. Eugene Police Department was awarded $391,264.00 from Oregon CJC Organized Retail Theft Grant. This money was designated for and used to purchase the LPR service. LPRs are not new to Eugene and have already been in use by local businesses, financial institutions and agencies. Eugene’s ALPR system may only be used for law enforcement purposes, for which there is a valid reason to do a search. And, EPD will only share with Oregon law enforcement agencies to maintain adherence to Oregon laws, including prohibition on aiding immigration. Law enforcement purposes where the system is used include Amber Alerts, Missing Persons, criminal investigations, stolen vehicles, and other serious crimes. EPD’s cameras have been installed to avoid residential areas and focus on covering main streets (arterials) of travel in the city and points of ingress and egress to the city. Also, there has been consideration of locations to support retailers or businesses affected by organized retail theft.
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rudyard asked 9 months agoThanks for reaching out! I assume you are asking for an update on the project. I wish we had better news to share.
Although City staff were encouraged by the issuance of the crossing order in 2023, the project has made no progress since that time. The City of Eugene has continued to try to work collaboratively with Union Pacific and with the positive intent of keeping the process moving forward.
Unfortunately, Union Pacific has not been a willing and active partner in making the proposed crossing safety improvements. City staff are working closely with representatives from ODOT Rail Safety on the possible next steps.
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Apartment plan for River road and Riverloop 2
Bigfishkevin asked 10 months agoThank you for your inquiry. Permit number 25-03336-01 is in the early stages of review and the permit description reads “New single building multi-family housing project consisting of 24 units over three stories”.
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