Category: Opportunity
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…
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…
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…
LiveMove Speaker Series: The Intersection of Racism and Transportation with Tamika Butler
UPDATE 10/30/2020: Added link to YouTube recording. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., join us for a virtual discussion with Tamika Butler exploring the intersection of racism and transportation, its legacy, and…
Shift Lanes: 13th Avenue
The 13th Avenue Bikeway features a two-way protected bike lane from Alder Street to Lincoln Street, linking the University of Oregon to downtown Eugene. During the week of Fri–Fri, Oct. 23–30, Shift Lanes: 13th Avenue celebrates the…
Ride 4 Justice
UPDATE 10/23/2020: Added route map. On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., starting and ending in Alton Baker Park, join us for a 8-mile, family-friendly, socially-distanced solidarity ride for those we have lost…
20 is Plenty
20 is Plenty was approved for most neighborhood residential streets in Eugene on July 13, 2020; signs currently being installed on a rolling basis. 20 is Plenty yard signs are available starting in late October;…