Sidewalk Safety

Couple walking their dog



Safe sidewalks benefit pedestrians, people in wheelchairs, joggers, and others who use sidewalks to travel around town. Safe, clean and hazard-free sidewalks promote mobility and livability for the citizens of Eugene. The community and citizens benefit from having pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and driveway approaches as part of the City’s overall transportation system.


Resources


How to Keep Sidewalks Safe


  1. Are City-performed sidewalk repairs guaranteed?
  2. Are there standards for repairing or constructing sidewalks?
  3. Do I need a permit to do sidewalk repairs?
  4. If a street tree’s roots are damaging my sidewalk, can I remove the tree or cut the roots?
  5. What authority does the City have to require that property owners fix deficient sidewalks?
  6. What if there are utilities under the section of sidewalk that needs to be repaired?
  7. What is the City’s Safe Sidewalks Target?