Oregon’s Second-Largest City Sets the Standard for Small Urban Transit

Lane Transit District (LTD) in Eugene, Oregon operates in a region with the among the highest per capita rates of transit use. It is considered an example of transit that goes beyond what is expected for a place of its size, incorporating a bus rapid transit network (Emerald Express), as well as an employer-purchased transit pass program. Much of LTD's service is geared towards the students, faculty and staff at the University of Oregon, Eugene-Springfield, with numerous routes directly serving the campus. A long-term, diversified investment stream is needed to ensure LTD's sustainability, and that issue is discussed here.