Upcoming Lane County Plastics Roundup Pre-collection Notice.

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Tim Foelker

Hi Neighbors, I’m signed up as a Santa Clara area Community Collector for the Plastics Roundup happening on April 7th. You can bring your clean, de-labeled, sorted plastics to me ANYTIME between now and April 3rd. You will need to make an appointment with me to curate your materials (so you can bring home and discard anything that won’t be accepted). Plus, I’ll educate you about the process (and encourage you to educate others). It’ll be fun and informative, I promise. My number is 541-689-8897. Please leave a voicemail and I’ll get right back to you. Or, you can email me at plastics@protechworks.com.

For information direct from Lane County: Visit https://www.lanecounty.org/plasticsroundup
or email: plasticsroundup@co.lane.or.us

Here are the rules:

Lane County will ONLY accept #2, #4 and #5 tubs, jugs, bottles, lids and beverage handles that are CLEAN and free of debris (adhesive labels must be removed). Materials must be sorted into the following five material categories: 
#2 bottles & jugs; 
#2 tubs & lids; 
#2 beverage handles; 
#4 bottles, tubs & lids; 
#5 bottles, tubs & lids. 

Dirty plastic, plastics other than #2, #4 and #5, and items that aren’t stamped with a resin identification code will not be accepted. Glued on labels must be removed. See the FAQ document for tips on removing labels.

Tim Foelker
541-689-8897
Professional Techworks, LLC


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Still Time to Apply for City Committee – March 10 Deadline

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Gary Haliski

There are openings on 11 city committees. Application is easy. Just go to the city website, fill out the online form and click submit. Link to city’s Board and Commissions web page

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River Road Transportation Projects – Funded and Planned Lists

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Gary Haliski

Those who attended the recent River Road Corridor Planning Workshops were able to pick up a Transportation Update for projects along River Road. The document, including maps of where the projects are located, can be found here. The following are excerpts from the document. Most of the funded projects are to be completed from 2019 through 2021. Other projects in the planning stages, such as the Beaver-Hunsaker corridor, have a much longer time line.

River Road Funded Transportation Safety Investments
River Road Funded Transportation Safety Investments
River Road Transportation Project Planning
River Road Transportation Project Planning
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River Road Corridor Study Workshops conclude tonight – Wed, Feb 13

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Gary Haliski

A lot of progress has been made at the first two days of the Corridor Study and workshops. Yesterday’s workshop provided the opportunity to look at some new ideas for the area from Beltline to Hunsaker. Ideas included a city library branch, a community meeting room, a restaurant and housing on the former Santa Clara school site.

Tonight, the last of three consecutive workshops starts at 6:30 and ends at 8:00. There will be a short presentation at 7 PM. Please join us. Drop in anytime. Plan on spending 20 to 30 minutes reviewing the different stations.

You’ll find information about updates to the intersection at River Road and Hunsaker, the LTD transit station, and development possibilities for the rest of the old Santa Clara School property. You can also learn more about housing options, possible ’20 minute neighborhood’ centers along the corridor and more. (The Corridor Study also includes River Road south of Beltline down to Maurie Jacobs park.)

6:30 – 8:00 PM
Emergency Services Training Center 
(1705 W 2nd Ave, Eugene OR)

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River Road Workshop Continues Today 4-6 PM, Feb 12

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Gary Haliski

Thanks for the great turnout last night at the first of three workshops.

The workshops provide an opportunity for members of the public to drop in, review and provide comment on the work of our design team. These are drop in workshops where you can show up anytime between 4 and 6. Plan on spending about 20 to 30 minutes reviewing the planning progress. Each station is staffed with people knowledgeable in a specific topic area.

Overview of the Corridor study: The River Road Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan is crafting a vision for the future of the two neighborhoods. Join your neighbors and local businesses in developing options for the corridor. Help create thriving, vibrant and active mixed neighborhood centers along River Road that support all forms of transportation, including walking, biking, and transit.

There will be a third workshop Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM. There will be a short presentation at 7PM.

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