Category: Analysis
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.
BEST calls on transportation officials to better engage with the public
Commenting on the draft Public Participation Plan, BEST calls on the Central Lane Metropolitan Planning Organization to follow industry best practices, to continually inform the public, and to measure the effectiveness of public input.
ODOT changing Main Street intersection where three kids were killed, more is needed
The Oregon Department of Transportation will be changing the intersection of 54th Street and Main Street in Springfield. In 2015, a driver ran a red light there, injuring a mother and killing all three of her kids crossing legally in a crosswalk. BEST sees a need to redesign all of Main Street to encourage slower travel speeds.
BEST supports Lane Transit District being more responsive to the public it serves
A draft Community Outreach Framework aims to build community trust and confidence in LTD’s efforts to serve the public, making LTD a more effective organization for the region.
What is the BEST we can do together in 2024?
Our supporters call for better walking, biking / micromobility, riding the bus, driving, design, transportation for youth & seniors, safety, climate change, and more!
BEST watches transportation bills before the Oregon Legislature
Because state transportation funding and policies have a significant effect on what can or can’t be accomplished locally, during the Oregon Legislature’s 2024 short session BEST is watching a few bills related to highways, bridges, commuter rail, transit, electric bicycles and micromobility, trails, aviation, weight-mile taxes, affordable housing, and climate change.
BEST supports Eugene eliminating off-street parking minimums citywide
As the City of Eugene works to implement state rules for Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities, BEST supports parking reform Option 1: Do not require private developers to provide a minimum amount of off-street parking but rather give them the flexibility to determine how much their buyers and renters need.
Recap: Future of Transportation with Peter DeFazio, Lynn Peterson, and Jameson T. Auten
On Monday, April 10, Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation (BEST) and AARP Oregon hosted the community for a roundtable conversation featuring Peter DeFazio, Lynn Peterson, and Jameson T. Auten discussing how to respond to transportation challenges and…