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MovingAhead Spring 2019 Outreach Summary 88 <br /> I live in walking distance to almost all necessary services, thus not using the corridors. However, <br />I emphatically support public transit; it is essential. <br /> Even though I think SE Eugene is generally paid attention to over much, although it's generally <br />from NIMBYs, I have seen our service deteriorate. I would love to ditch our car and rely on <br />transit, but with small children it's just not feasible - I can't get to where I need to be in time. <br /> I am strongly in favor of the EmX full-build option. I think the economic and social benefits to the <br />community more than justify the cost. We live in Eugene because we know how much this city <br />values it's community, and taking people out of cars and giving them options to engage with <br />transit/biking/walking will lead to a better, more connected community. <br /> I think creating an EmX priority might be difficult but worthy of doing. Having safe stops that are <br />accessible to ALL is critical. Having designated run times for buses to decrease in ridership time <br />is also very important. In addition, I am hopeful with the amount of financial investment into <br />EmX routes it can create an opportunity for curbside appeal upgrades in ares of economic <br />depression and increase business hubs around EmX stops. <br /> I live within a block of Eugene Station, so I use several corridors equally and others occasionally. <br />Currently to West 11th, I prefer LTD route 36 or EmX. I find the side and rear-facing seats on <br />EmX unpleasant. And seat selection is easier at the route's point of origin. <br /> You can't abandon local transit. How will people get to a transit corridor, especially if older and <br />less abled? (Walk 1 or 2 miles? Why not drive?) <br /> You are abandoning homeowners from aging in place in neighborhoods, as well as those less <br />able who bought or rented a place on LOCAL bus and transit. <br /> LTD Should transition away from buses that use fossil fuels. <br /> EC seems like too much $ for little improvement. <br /> [from paper] We need whatever will get the most people out of single-occupant vehicles -- <br />which probably is the EmX package. Having frequent buses that aren't stuck in traffic, along with <br />good bike/ped options, has the best chance of changing the choices people make. It's expensive, <br />but will only get more expensive in the future. I have no idea how you would make it work on <br />Coburg Road, and it doesn't currently seem necessary on 30th LCC, but it should be where we <br />head. <br /> I definitely support transit improvements for Highway 99, River Road (I think there are more <br />users) and Coburg Rd. (because of the congestion). 30th to LCC is probably the least used for <br />transit, but is a main corridor for car access to & from I5. <br /> It is way past time for LTD to provide service to Florence. A good model is the <br />Linn/Benton/Lincoln county co-operative effort to provide service from Albany and Corvallis to <br />Newport with connections to Yachats and Lincoln City. A co=operative effort with Lane, Lincoln, <br />and Douglas counties could provide service from Eugene to Florence, with connections to North <br />Bend and Yachats. Florence is part of Lane County. It's time to move on this. <br /> There are no corridors available for my transportation needs. <br /> The corridor concept serves only the employed, and enrolled students at various education <br />levels. People who need transportation to medical, religious, political, and social appointments <br />typically do not travel distances measured in miles, but in blocks. LTD has eliminated service to <br />people who need short-distance rides at frequent intervals. <br /> The most chilling statement I've heard was a few years ago, when Andy Vobora claimed that <br />LTD's goal was that no one should be farther than SIX BLOCKS from an EMX route. Has he, or any <br />July 15, 2019, Joint Work Session – Item1