The next BHRSC discussion will be on November 28th. Stay tuned for more information.

The Bailey Hill Road Safety Committee (BHRSC) was formed in response to the terrible accident that took place on Bailey Hill Road near Churchill High School, on August 27, 2007. Initiated by Julia Pommert and with help from Dennis Biggerstaff, Churchill High School principal, the first meeting was held on September 12, 2007 with the belief that if children appear to be at risk in our neighborhood, then, adults must try to make the area safer.

Julia is just one of the many Churchill residents to show concern for the traffic hazards that exist on parts of the Bailey Hill Road. When she began gathering information about the area, she found that many individuals, including the school principals of the area, the Churchill HS head secretary, the Churchill Community Safety officer, and local firefighters had all been lobbying for several years to have this area made safer.

In collaboration with principal Biggerstaff, Julia identified what groups specifically needed to be invited to participate in the committee. It was agreed that in order to reach the best solution, all groups that have a stake in the Bailey Hill Road must be represented in the committee. In addition, all interested parties are invited to participate in this problem-solving process. The BHRS Committee hopes to find solutions to the traffic accidents in the BHR area.

The Churchill Area Neighbors (C.A.N.) is participating in the process by lending support and resources. The Bailey Hill Road Safety Committee is not a committee of the Churchill Area Neighbors; however, when addressing neighborhood issues, neighborhood associations are the preferred means of communication by the City of Eugene. The C.A.N. looks forward to working with this committee and the multitude of neighbors who have stepped forward to engage in the dialog and ensure safety for all community members.

Click here for the Bailey Hill Road Safety Commitee Resource Page