2010 Fern Ridge Path Repair Project

(Van Buren to Chambers streets)

Construction Schedule
The Fern Ridge Path Rehabilitation project will begin summer of 2010. 
 
What Kind of Work Will Be Done?
The Fern Ridge Path was originally constructed of asphalt in 1975, and now is severely cracked. The project will rehabilitate long stretches of cracked asphalt and will replace some broken concrete areas. The work will be from Van Buren at 16th to 200-feet west of Chambers, and the Westmoreland Park connector path from Polk at 22nd to the Art & Technology Academy.  All rehabilitated sections will be concrete path meeting current City standards. 

How Was The Project Funded and Selected?
Eugene voters approved a five-year general obligation (property tax) bond measure to fix city streets and, off-street bike and pedestrian paths in November 2008. The bond measure is designed to fix approximately 70 lane miles of streets and three miles of paths.
 
Using a pavement evaluation system and path usage data, Public Works Engineering staff developed a list of needed path repairs around the city. Staff then presented the evaluation results to the Eugene Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Members of Eugene’s BPAC supported the staff evaluation and help to prioritize the path project list.

For More Information

Construction hotline:

541-984-8484

Traffic Relief website:

www.eugene-or.gov/traffic

Quick traffic updates:

www.twitter.com/EugenePW  

Bond Measure website:

www.eugene-or.gov/streets

Public Works Engineering:

541-682-5291

Trip Planning:

541-682-5471