Category: Media Release
Lane Transit District officials invited to introduce themselves to public
Lane Transit District (LTD) officials are being invited to introduce themselves to the public they represent via an online questionnaire developed by BEST.
Introducing the Nexus for Eugene Sustainable Transportation
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).
2020 BEST Awards to Eugene transportation project, Downtown Springfield, and Springfield planner
EUGENE, OR (June 24, 2020)—Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation recently presented awards to the Amazon Active Transportation Corridor, Downtown Springfield, and Springfield Transportation Planner Emma Newman. Inspired by the Oscars and affectionately known as the “BESTies,” the…
Eugene candidates offer views on making streets safer
EUGENE, OR (May 2, 2020) — Ten candidates running for city council and four for mayor offered their views on making streets safer in Eugene. BEST invited all 20 candidates running in the May 19,…
Springfield candidates offer views on making streets safer
SPRINGFIELD, OR (April 28, 2020) — Four candidates running for city council and one for mayor offered their views on making streets safer in Springfield. In early 2015 after a driver hit and killed three…
Three local transportation efforts win “BESTie” awards, former Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy honored
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EUGENE, OR (May 23, 2019)—Tuesday evening, Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation honored excellence improving the quality of transportation in our area. The local nonprofit organization presented BEST Awards—affectionately known as “BESTies”—in three categories. The…