Category: Analysis
Ten years after 3 kids were killed, we must prioritize safety over speed
A decade later, the best way to honor those we lost is to redesign Main Street to protect the people we have.
BEST supports improving biking on East 24th Avenue
BEST supports the City of Eugene making improvements for people who bicycle east and west along East 24th Avenue—and also north and south across it.
The future of Oregon’s transportation system
As the Oregon Legislature looks for how to pay for it, BEST executive director Rob Zako argues for one that is safe, clean, fair, and accountable.
A Longer-Term Vision for Transportation Funding
BEST Executive Director Rob Zako summarized the challenges and opportunities at a meeting of the Transportation Options Group of Oregon.
Tell the Oregon Legislature your transportation priorities
On July 17, BEST urges you to comment to the Joint Committee on Transportation about who benefits, who pays, and who decides.
BEST argues for increasing investments in transportation safety statewide
You can’t measure the cost of each lost life. Except we can and do, every time we make choices about how to invest transportation dollars.
Citizens question City of Eugene’s plans to redesign Franklin Boulevard
A group of community leaders and key stakeholders assembled by BEST has questions about the City of Eugene’s plans to redesign Franklin Boulevard.
Legislature hits the road to hear about transportation needs
The Joint Committee on Transportation is touring the state to discuss the need for stable and sufficient funding.
LTD steps back from EmX along River Road
Lane Transit District recently withdrew its support for EmX bus rapid transit along River Road. Before moving ahead, BEST sees a need to ensure the public is along for the ride.
Oregon says it will soon run out of money for transportation
The Oregon Department of Transportation is asking the Legislature for more funding to operate and maintain existing highways.