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Franklin Boulevard: Problems Today
How safe, practical, and attractive is Franklin Boulevard adjacent to the University of Oregon for everyone today?
- Safe: No loss of life or personal harm.
- Practical: Convenient and affordable.
- Attractive: Welcoming and enjoyable.
In 2023, we fielded an online survey (now closed) to learn what people and businesses think.
Overall
Over three-quarters of respondents (634) rated Franklin Boulevard today overall as “fair” (253), “poor” (203), or “worst” (39); less than a quarter rated it as “best” (11) or “good” (128):
Themes
Looking at more detailed survey responses, several themes emerged:
- Safety: At least half of survey respondents indicated that Franklin’s current design is not safe for anyone: walkers, bikers, rollers, transit users, or drivers.
- Motor vehicles: Although some respondents wanted Franklin to continue prioritizing car throughput, the overwhelming majority of respondents indicated that they were in favor of making the street more multimodal.
- Place: Another common sentiment was the desire to make Franklin Boulevard a “place”: an aesthetically pleasing and pleasant destination for people using all modes of transportation and a welcoming gateway to Eugene.
- Roundabouts: Most respondents indicated that they are concerned about including roundabouts in the future design, while others supported the idea.
- Businesses and neighbors: Some respondents shared their fears that the redesign project would harm businesses along and neighborhoods near the corridor.
Stay tuned for a more detailed summary of survey responses.
See also
Related information from BEST: