Unsafe Beltline should receive priority funding

Daily Emerald

January 5, 2005

As if holiday traffic wasn’t enough on Coburg Road, I witnessed the
stop-and-go traffic and a huge exodus of cars due to another accident on Beltline. I understand there are accidents on Beltline almost daily, especially during the holidays. Beltline has proven to be an unsafe highway that should be first for highway funding in Lane County.
Sections of I-105 will be partially closed in 2005 for repairs. This will add additional traffic on Beltline and necessitates slower speed limits until we can invest in the needed improvements. If you’ve experienced accidents or stalled traffic on Beltline, and you want safer travel, please call your city and county elected officials.
Meanwhile I plan to avoid Beltline. I also plan to speak up and urge safety as first priority for road building funds, not more money spent on the $180 million boondoggle of West Eugene Parkway.
Ruth Duemler
Eugene