According to Eugene’s Vision Zero traffic fatality reduction plan, one of our city’s most dangerous intersections is on Highway 99 at Awbrey Lane, precisely at the north corner of the proposed Amazon warehouse distribution center. How is it OK to build a delivery facility creating 2,592 trips per day for 20 hours each day, increasing traffic on Highway 99 by 16%, at one of Eugene’s ground zeros for traffic-related injuries?

I don’t understand why the Oregon Department of Transportation has taken a backseat in this e-commerce facility’s permit process. I’m concerned not only about the pollution increase, but about the additional traffic congestion and wear and tear on our already challenged roads and highways as trucks and delivery vans in that number are added to the mix.

And of course more traffic means more deaths and injuries for pedestrians, bikers and drivers, especially on high-speed thoroughfares like Highway 99 and Randy Papé Beltline. And shouldn’t our city officials be involved in preventing this transportation nightmare? It’s heading right for us!

Teresa Mueller
Eugene