Posts tagged: City of Springfield
Ten years after 3 kids were killed, we must prioritize safety over speed
A decade later, the best way to honor those we lost is to redesign Main Street to protect the people we have.
Bridge Seismic Resilience in Lane County
An ODOT engineer talked about protecting bridges along state highways but a city councilor asked about keeping critical lifeline routes open.
ODOT changing Main Street intersection where three kids were killed, more is needed
The Oregon Department of Transportation will be changing the intersection of 54th Street and Main Street in Springfield. In 2015, a driver ran a red light there, injuring a mother and killing all three of her kids crossing legally in a crosswalk. BEST sees a need to redesign all of Main Street to encourage slower travel speeds.
Five road and bikeway projects planned for 2022 in Eugene and Springfield
A total of 26 streets in Eugene are lined up for road improvement projects in 2022, and one major project in Springfield is being planned with more on the way.
Volunteer: Apply by October 23 to join Springfield’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Apply by Friday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. to join Springfield’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Download an application. Questions? Contact Emma Newman at 541-726-4585 or enewman@springfield-or.gov.