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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…
Volunteer: Apply by December 11 to join Eugene»s Active Transportation Committee
UPDATE 11/23/2020: Application deadline extended two weeks from Nov. 27 to Dec. 11. Apply by Friday, Dec. 11, to join Eugene’s Active Transportation Committee (ATC). Submit an online application. Questions? Contact Lee Shoemaker at 541-682-5471…
Lane Transit District turns 50!
On Nov. 23, 1970, Lane Transit District began operations. During the month of November 2020, LTD will be celebrating the past 50 years and the major milestones over this time.
Urge Metropolitan Policy Committee to adopt goal or objective to slow climate change
UPDATE 11/5/2020: Added BEST’s recommendations … and a summary of MPC’s action and a link to the video of the meeting. BEST and other community leaders are pushing local officials to slow climate change, which…
Ride 4 Justice: equity in transportation and safe streets for all
The Ride 4 Justice bike ride on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, was in the name of protesting racism and police brutality and calling for increased accountability on transportation and other city policies. The ride was…
Driving Down Emissions: Transportation, land use, and climate change
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, save lives, promote better health, and create places where people want to live, a new report from Transportation for America and Smart Growth America recommends: Getting onerous government…