The public is invited to comment on the following open topic(s):
The following amendments to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) are proposed. Public comments will be accepted until February 26, 2021:
20990 – LTD
Diamond Express Vehicle Replacement (LTD)
Description: Service connects Oakridge and Westfir communities to the Eugene/Springfield metro area, and Amtrak. Current vehicle has failed and back-up vehicle is nearing its useful life.
Funding: $330,000 (5309, 5339, CMAQ-Oakridge, local)
Amendment: Increase Oakridge CMAQ amount from $130,000 (federal + match) to $141,580 (federal + match) to agree with the IGA. Existing local overmatch will now be utilized for federal match. Total project estimate will remain $330,000.
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The following amendments to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) are proposed. Public comments will be accepted until March 11, 2021:
21447 - Springfield
City of Springfield signal enhancements (local roads)
Description: Install signal enhancements to various traffic signals to increase traffic flow.
Funding: $2,033,100 (HSIP)
Amendment: Cancel 2021 Right of Way (RW) phase, move full amount ($10,000) from RW phase to 2020 Preliminary Engineering (PE) phase.
Note: Locations that required the RW phase were eliminated from the contract. Additional funds for PE phase are needed for additional design work that was requested by the City of Springfield.
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For all of the public comment opportunities you may comment by mailing, emailing, or in person at a public hearing (if applicable).
Comment through Mail
Metropolitan Policy Committee
Lane Council of Governments
859 Willamette
Suite 500
Eugene, OR 97401
Questions
Contact MPO Program Manager at Lane Council of Governments Paul Thompson at 541-682-4283, or
via email.