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Cynthia Schwarm, Department of Human Services/child welfare certifier, will host an engaging presentation to explain <br />what’s involved in being a foster care parent and how foster care works. Local community members who are currently <br />providing foster care services will share their experiences, including the opportunities and challenges they face, and why <br />they choose to be foster parents. <br /> <br />For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library. <br /> <br />Oregon Passenger Rail Study Continues <br />The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is studying ways to improve inter-city passenger rail service between <br />the Eugene-Springfield urban area and the Portland-Vancouver, Washington urban area. The study will help decide on a <br />general passenger rail route and evaluate options for train frequency, station locations, trip time, and improving on-time <br />performance. <br /> <br />The needs and concerns of Oregon citizens are a key driver of the Oregon Passenger Rail Study. In early 2013, the project <br />team developed a set of four main preliminary rail route alternatives after extensive stakeholder engagement and <br />engineering development. These alternatives were evaluated in summer 2013 using criteria based on the project goals and <br />objectives. Now, the project team is looking for public feedback on the evaluation results to deepen the team’s <br />understanding of the trade-offs and implications of the preliminary alternatives. This input will also be used to help the <br />Leadership Council make a recommendation on Dec. 17 on which rail route alternatives should receive more detailed study <br />in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. <br /> <br />ODOT is holding five public open houses to give community members an opportunity to learn more about this project and <br />provide input on the evaluation results. The public is also invited to participate in an online open house between Nov. 5 <br />and 18, at www.OregonPassengerRail.org. In Eugene, the public open house will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 7 <br />p.m. at the Eugene Public Library Bascom/Tykeson Room. <br /> <br />For more information, visit www.OregonPassengerRail.org or contact Transportation Planning Manager Rob Inerfeld at <br />541-682-5343. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 <br />October 31, 2013 <br />