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The City of Springfield, with approximately 52,000 residents, is Lane County's second <br /> largest city and the eighth largest city in Oregon. Separated only by the Willamette <br /> River, the City works cooperatively with and supports its sister city. The City of Eugene <br /> also supports our partners in county government. <br /> <br /> 5. LANE TRANSIT DISTRICT <br /> <br /> The City of Eugene works in partnership with Lane Transit District (LTD) to support a <br /> complete transportation system, including meeting the transportation needs of people <br /> who cannot drive their own vehicles. The City is committed to achieving the regional <br /> goal of reducing vehicle miles traveled in the Eugene-Springfield area by supporting a <br /> transit alternative to a single occupancy vehicle. <br /> <br /> The City of Eugene supports LTD and its efforts to increase transit funding. The City <br /> supports increased funding for transportation services to the elderly and disabled who can <br /> not use a fixed route transit system. <br /> <br />6. 4J AND BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICTS <br /> <br /> The City has a policy of establishing partnerships with other jurisdictions to provide <br /> school-related services and other community youth services. The Council has <br /> specifically broadened its partnership with local school districts in response to the decline <br /> of state school funding and the constraints on school revenue as a result from Measures 5 <br /> and 50. In November 2002, voters in the City of Eugene approved a four year local <br /> option levy that would provide $24.5 million to District 4J and $4.6 million to Bethel for <br /> such services as music, physical education, school nurses, counselors and librarians, and <br /> student activities and athletics. <br /> <br /> Strong schools are necessary for a strong community. The City strongly supports actions <br /> to address critical school funding needs. <br /> <br />City of Eugene Legislative Policies, 2005 Session 6 <br /> <br /> <br />