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The MLK, Jr. Boulevard Corridor begins at Eugene Station and <br />travels through downtown Eugene and uses the Ferry Street Bridge <br />to reach MLK, Jr. Boulevard and continues east on MLK, Jr. Boulevard <br />past Autzen Stadium to Centennial Boulevard where it will intersect with Gateway EmX. <br />Service will continue on Centennial Boulevard without any additional capital investments. <br />Overview <br />The Enhanced Corridor Alternative o ers the <br />greatest potential ridership increase and more <br />benefi ts to bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and <br />safety, however estimated travel time savings are <br />relatively small compared to the No-Build Alternative. <br />An EmX option was not considered in the MLK, Jr. <br />Boulevard Corridor due to its shorter length and <br />the lower return on investment potential at this time <br />since proposed infrastructure investments currently <br />end at the Eugene/Springfi eld boundary. There may <br />be opportunities to reconsider EmX on this corridor <br />in the future. <br />The No-Build Alternative avoids impacts (including <br />property acquisitions, o -street parking impacts, and <br />potential tree removal) and cost. <br />What We Heard <br />• Tra c concerns are related to events at Autzen <br />Stadium <br />• Corridor is an essential connection to student <br />housing, Eugene, and Springfi eld <br />• Bicycle and pedestrian improvements are needed <br />• Do not compromise Alton Baker Park to alleviate <br />Ferry Street Bridge congestion <br />• MLK without Springfi eld connection is a waste, <br />connect the corridor to Springfi eld <br />Addressing Community Concerns <br />The build alternative provides investments in a <br />variety of travel options that help address these <br />needs, most notably, the inclusion of BAT lanes to <br />provide transit priority and tra c calming. <br />MLK, Jr. Blvd.3 <br />MILES <br />Martin Luther King, Jr. <br />Boulevard Corridor <br />26 | Executive Summary: MovingAhead Alternatives Analysis ReportJuly 15, 2019, Joint Work Session – Item1