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River Road
How safe, practical, and comfortable is River Road for everyone today?
- Safe: No loss of life or personal harm.
- Practical: Convenient and affordable.
- Comfortable: Welcoming and enjoyable.
Community views
In 2025–2026, BEST asked people and businesses what they thought. Read what they told us:
Frequently asked questions
In the course of our work, BEST was frequently asked about River Road, the Better Streets study by BEST, and the multimodal corridor study by the City of Eugene and Lane Transit District:
Context
MovingAhead was a partnership between the City of Eugene, Lane Transit District, and other regional partners. It explored transportation investments along some of our most important streets. In Spring 2022, local policymakers selected EmX bus rapid transit as the locally preferred alternative for River Road and directed staff to undertake further study. In Spring 2024, policymakers reconsidered and switched to Enhanced Corridor.
Learn more about the context around River Road and the River Road and Santa Clara neighborhoods:
Smart Growth America
In November 2025, Smart Growth America joined us for walk audits and town halls around Highway 99 and River Road:
See also
Related information from BEST:
Last updated 9/10/26.