Transportation options. Safe streets.
Walkable neighborhoods. For everyone.
Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation, or BEST for short, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that educates the community about and advocates for better transportation options including convenient public transit and accessible bicycle infrastructure; safe streets; and walkable neighborhoods. For everyone.
We believe everyone in our community has a right to get where they need to go safely, practically, and comfortably. We also believe it is important to speak and act together. We partner with private, nonprofit and governmental organizations to work toward a Triple Bottom Line of prosperity, people and planet.
Current priorities
Better Streets
Which streets in Eugene and Springfield are safe, practical, and comfortable for everyone today and which need to be better? BEST wants your voice to lead the way. Currently we are focusing on:
Candidate Forums
BEST is organizing transportation forums with candidates for six competitive races for city council and county commissioner in Eugene and Springfield. Come out to hear their priorities and ask questions.
Vision Zero
In February at Roosevelt Middle School, over 200 people gathered for an an evening of connection, reflection, and discussion to transform recent tragedies into collective work for a better future. Now BEST is convening partners to work together for no deaths or life-changing injuries on our streets.
How you can get involved
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Latest news
BEST organizes transportation forums with candidates for elected office
Candidates for six competitive races for city council and county commissioner in Eugene and Springfield will share perspectives on transportation issues.
Comment on regional transportation funding priorities for 2028–2030
Tell public officials on the Metropolitan Policy Committee why proposals you know about are needed and how they would benefit the community.
To invest in transportation, first build public trust and understanding
As Governor Kotek proposes raising taxes to pay for highway maintenance, Oregonians want to know what they are buying and the benefits.
‘Time for Eugene to treat sidewalks as essential public infrastructure’
It’s time for Eugene to treat sidewalks as essential public infrastructure. Contact city councilors before June 25 and ask them to support a long-term, equitable sidewalk repair strategy.