Ore.'s Lane Transit District to add 14,000 hours of new bus service
The investment focuses on increasing service on LTD’s most used routes including the EmX serving downtown Eugene, downtown Springfield and the Gateway area, Route 11 serving Springfield’s Thurston area, and Routes 66 and 67 serving North Eugene.
Beginning Sept. 18, Lane Transit District (LTD) is launching one of its biggest service investments in decades, adding 14,000 hours of new service to improve frequency, span of service and coverage areas.
In the second year of a three-year, $3 million service investment, LTD will add more than 14,000 new service hours, a 5% increase from the year before, which will restore service to near pre-recession levels. The investment focuses on increasing service on LTD’s most used routes including the EmX serving downtown Eugene, downtown Springfield and the Gateway area, Route 11 serving Springfield’s Thurston area, and Routes 66 and 67 serving North Eugene.
Ad Loading...
The EmX and Route 11 carry more than 25 percent of LTD’s annual passenger boardings, with 3,000 boardings per weekday happening along Route 11 alone.
EmX and Route 11 will run on a 15 minute schedule on Sundays, doubling service frequency.
Route 66 and 67 will run every 15 minutes most of the day on weekdays, doubling service frequency.
Thirteen routes will run one hour later on Sundays with most final trips departing at 8:30 p.m.
Route 33 serving south Eugene area will be extended to increase coverage in South Eugene, adding Woodfield Station Shopping Center and Amazon Station to the route.
This approximately $1.2 million service investment is part of a three-year plan to improve transit service, funded by an increase in the employer payroll tax. Last year, LTD invested $800,000 to increase frequency along River Road and run buses later on weeknights.
“We made a promise that we would use new tax dollars to improve service,” said LTD Board President Gary Wildish. “Today, we are happy to keep that promise by investing more than $1 million in new and improved transit options for our customers and our community.”
Erin Hockman will officially assume the role on May 7, as current CEO Amanda Wanke departs to take a leadership position with Metro Transit in the Twin Cities.
The survey showed that commute trips still make up the majority of ridership, with most riders boarding 2 to 3 days a week, reflecting hybrid work schedules. Two-thirds of Caltrain riders have access to a car, while 37% of Caltrain riders are considered low-income.
The plan outlines strategies to protect transit infrastructure from extreme weather, prioritize critical investments, and improve system reliability as climate risks intensify.
In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at MCTS, Voith, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.
Advances in data and analytics are giving transit agencies new opportunities to refine maintenance practices, improve efficiency and make more informed decisions about asset performance.
Today’s riders—and the communities you serve—expect more from public transit. While ADA compliance is required, leading transit agencies know that true accessibility also means delivering dignity, efficiency, and a better rider experience. This whitepaper reveals why forward thinking agencies nationwide choose the Low Floor Frontrunner as their first choice for ADA compliant vehicles—setting a new standard with passenger first design, faster boarding, improved safety, and unmatched operational performance.
