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Chreteau · Post by **Chreteau** » October 12, 2004, 12:18 pm

Can you tell me how to get to High Street?

'High Street' Sign Is Among Most Stolen
Courtesy of Yahoo! News

EUGENE, Ore. - The signs marking High Street have become a hot commodity and coveted dorm room decoration in these parts.

But what might seem like a sophomore prank is turning into a costly problem for the city, home to the University of Oregon. In the last decade, officials say they've had to replace the sign nearly 350 times.

Besides High Street, the University Street and Westward Ho Avenue signs are also frequently stolen.

The missing street markers are part of a backlog of about 100 signs that city crews will replace in coming months, said Damon Joyner, traffic technical team supervisor for the city.

"Sometimes they're hit by vehicles. Sometimes, they just seem to disappear," he said. "We've had instances of people just taking a chain saw to the post."

Officials said last year alone, Eugene spent more than $50,000 on replacement signs.

ColorOfSakura · Post by **ColorOfSakura** » October 12, 2004, 1:41 pm

That's so fucking sad.

ColorOfSakura · Post by **ColorOfSakura** » October 12, 2004, 1:42 pm

and by sad - I mean "really pathetic".

Chreteau · Post by **Chreteau** » October 12, 2004, 1:56 pm

I have one in my house.