Posts tagged: City of Eugene
Changes to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard are here!
The MLK Transit and Safety Project repurposed the outside travel lanes as dedicated bus-and-turn (BAT) lanes, added a crosswalk at Chevy Chase Street, and enhanced the bikeways with green color at driveways and intersections.
Bridge Seismic Resilience in Lane County
An ODOT engineer talked about protecting bridges along state highways but a city councilor asked about keeping critical lifeline routes open.
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.
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.
BEST organizes happy hours with Eugene City Council candidates
BEST’s Cycle of Change group of transportation activists is organizing a series of happy hours with candidates in contested races for Eugene City Council.
BEST supports Eugene Urban Growth Strategies
BEST supports a CFEC Implementation Grant for the City of Eugene’s Urban Growth Strategies.
E-Scooters: City of Eugene discontinuing pilot program, exploring finding new vendor
BEST supports safe, practical, and attractive transportation options for all people and needs.
Local transportation group invites public to see how Franklin Boulevard is functioning for everyone today
EUGENE, OR (August 1, 2023) — Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation (BEST) is inviting people and businesses to see how Franklin Boulevard is functioning for everyone today.
Local transportation group asks: How well is Franklin Boulevard functioning for everyone today?
EUGENE, OR (July 24, 2023) — Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation (BEST) is inviting people and businesses to share their perspectives on how well Franklin Boulevard is functioning for everyone today.
BEST supports e-scooters and recent changes to Eugene’s pilot program
BEST supports people having choices in how to get around, as different people have different needs. E-scooters are a good option for some people for some shorter trips. BEST also believes people riding e-scooters—like people driving, biking, or walking—should act responsibly. BEST supports recently announced changes to the City of Eugene’s e-scooter pilot program.