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Join rally to thank bus drivers for their dedication during COVID
Join us on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at noon as BEST and other community partners rally to thank LTD’s bus drivers for their dedication as front-line workers during the pandemic and to highlight how critical public transit is to our community.
Introducing the Nexus for Eugene Sustainable Transportation
EUGENE (Oct. 28, 2021) — On November 1, 2021, Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation (BEST) will acquire the building at 455 West 1st Avenue, to be renamed the Nexus for Eugene Sustainable Transportation (NEST).
Resources for the INVEST in America Act … and other proposed federal transportation investments
As Streetsblog USA explains, President Biden and Congress are in the thick of negotiating two major infrastructure bills—and a constellation of smaller ones. One is a giant, one-time infrastructure stimulus package, President Biden’s American Jobs…
Springfield Ward 1 candidates offer views on making streets safer
SPRINGFIELD — Four of the eight candidates applying to fill the City Council Ward 1 vacancy offered their views on making streets safer in Springfield. In early 2015 after a driver hit and killed three…
Transportation Safety Questionnaire for Springfield City Council Ward 1 Candidates
This transportation safety questionnaire was distributed to all candidates applying to fill the Springfield City Council Ward 1 vacancy. It was developed by BEST and partners to assist candidates in informing the community on an…
Participate in Central Lane Regional Transportation Plan online open house by February 28
The Eugene-Springfield-Coburg area is expected to grow by over 50,000 people in the next 25 years. Updated every four years, the Central Lane Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) serves as a blueprint for the area’s long-term transportation…
Comment on ODOT funding scenarios by Friday, December 11
The Oregon Dept. of Transportation is adopting a funding scenario to guide how $2.2 billion will be invested from 2024 to 2027. BEST is collecting resources here. The public may submit written comments by Friday,…
Request your free ’20 is Plenty’ yard sign
UPDATE 1/10/2021: BEST, like the City of Eugene, is now out of yard signs. But you might know a neighbor who has an extra one. To promote safe streets, request your free “20 is Plenty”…
Observe Lane County Climate Advisory Committee
Lane County is developing a Climate Action Plan. A Climate Advisory Committee is charged with assisting the Board of Commissioners in this work. BEST executive director Rob Zako is a member. The 2nd meeting of…
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – Speed Kills
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year. WDR is a high-profile global event to remember the many millions who have been killed…