Lane Transit District
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 Located downtown, Eugene Station is a main hub for LTD buses. |
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| Founded | 1970 |
| Headquarters | 3500 East 17th Avenue , Eugene |
| Service area | Lane County, Oregon |
| Service type | bus service, bus rapid transit, paratransit |
| Stations | 10 |
| Web site | LTD.org |
The Lane Transit District (LTD) is a public agency that provides public transportation in Lane County, Oregon, United States. The transit district serves the Eugene metropolitan area, including the neighboring cities of Springfield, Junction City, Creswell, Cottage Grove, Veneta, and Lowell. LTD began service in 1970 with 20 vehicles, and today provides over 20,000 bus trips a week, with a fleet of 102 busses. Many of LTD's riders are students; University of Oregon and Lane Community College students ride for free. Both programs are subsidized by student fees, as well as limited late-night service until about 2am.[1]
LTD is in the process of expanding its bus rapid transit line from downtown Springfield to the Gateway area in north Springfield. Named the Emerald Express (EmX), it began operations in January 2007, running from downtown Eugene to downtown Springfield. LTD chose bus rapid transit after a review process during which several transportation options, including light rail, were considered. It concluded that this was the best option for Eugene-Springfield's size and current transportation needs. LTD is currently in the process of expanding EmX to the West Eugene area.[1] The addition will over double EmX's current coverage area.
A board of directors, whose members are appointed by the Governor of Oregon, governs LTD. A combination of passenger fares, payroll taxes, and state and federal monies fund the system.
[edit] Route List
- 1 Campbell Center
- 3X River Rd Express
- 7X International Way Express
- 8X Thurston Express
- 11 Thurston
- 12 Gateway
- 13 Centennial
- 18/19 Mohawk/Fairview
- 24 Donald
- 25 Amazon
- 27 Fairmount
- 28 Hilyard
- 30 Bertelsen
- 32 West 1st Ave
- 33 Jefferson
- 36 West 18th Ave
- 40 Echo Hollow
- 41/43 Barger/West 11th Ave
- 51 Santa Clara
- 52 Irving
- 55 River Rd
- 60 Cal Young
- 66/67 Valley River Center/Coburg Rd
- 73 U of Oregon/Willamette
- 76 U of Oregon/Westmoreland
- 78 U of Oregon/Oak Patch
- 79 U of Oregon/Gateway
- 79X U of Oregon/Kinsrow Express
- 81 Lane Community College/Harris
- 82 Lane Community College/Pearl
- 85 Lane Community College/Springfield
- 91 McKenzie Bridge
- 92 Lowell/Lane Community College
- 95 Junction City
- 96 Coburg
- 98 Cottage Grove
- Breeze
- EmX
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Late Night bus to cater to UO Students". Register Guard. http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/3909188-35/story.csp. Retrieved 2008-12-13.
[edit] External links
Media related to Lane Transit District at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 44°02′32″N 123°02′29″W / 44.04235°N 123.04147°W
