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.

BEST is organizing transportation forums with candidates for six competitive races for city council and county commissioner in Eugene and Springfield:

• Tuesday, April 14: Coburg Road with Eugene City Council Ward 4 & 5 candidates
• Thursday, April 23: Highway 99 with Eugene City Council Ward 6 candidates
• Tuesday, April 28: Franklin Boulevard with Eugene City Council Ward 3 candidates
• Wednesday, April 29: River Road with Lane County Commissioner District 1 candidates
• Thursday, April 30: Springfield with Lane County Commissioner District 2 candidates

Check back for times and locations!

As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit, BEST does not support or oppose any candidate for elected office.

Rather these transportation forums are intended to educate members of the public and candidates about key transportation issues affecting our community. Attendees will have a chance to hear from and ask questions of each participating candidate.

Everyone and all points of view are welcome. Please share your concerns and also listen to and be respectful of others. Thank you.

BEST’s Cycle of Change suggests a few questions to discuss:

1. What do you see as the most critical transportation issues facing Eugene and Springfield?
2. What responsibility, if any, do cities and counties have to serve the needs of people who cannot or choose not to drive?
3. What are the reasons, if any, to provide public transportation and, if so, what kinds of options do you want to see?
4. How do you think the City of Eugene’s Vision Zero goal of no deaths or life-changing injuries on our streets relates to other transportation and community goals, such as reducing congestion or supporting economic development?
5. What do you see as reasons to support or oppose the City of Eugene’s goal to triple the percentage of trips by foot, bicycle, or public transportation by the year 2035?
6. Beyond the ongoing bond measures to repair Eugene’s streets, how interested are you in public funding to repair sidewalks, which are currently the responsibility of property owners?