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0 Comments | Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), June, 2003

Byline: The Register-Guard

Conserve riverfront

As a University of Oregon student and bike commuter, I am concerned about upcoming industrialization of the beautiful riverfront bike paths near the university.

Conservation of the natural riverfront area is crucial in improving livability in east Eugene. Has the city considered the impact of converting a large area that functions as an alternative transportation network to a car-dominated grid like the rest of town? Increased runoff, industrial accidents, and fewer reasons for people to utilize alternative transportation will result if the area is developed.

In the past, citizens of Eugene have rejected paving the area, and it is time they do it again - especially since taxpayers would be...