Providing public transportation service to the Eugene-Springfield community. LTD is driven by the people we serve, providing independence to those in the community. Every year, millions of riders depend on LTD to get to work, school, medical appointments, and the many other activities that make this community home. To learn more about what drives us, visit LTD.org EmX West ACCESSIBLE CORNERS 187 35 3 100 Emerald Express History in the Making Following years of study, community input, planning and design, Eugene’s one-of-a-kind Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system began operation in 2007 to enhance the busy Franklin Boulevard corridor serving the University of Oregon and surrounding areas. Four years later, a second line was added to serve downtown Springfield to north Springfield and the growing Gateway/ RiverBend region. In September 2017, a third line opened to serve west Eugene and provide easy and direct transit access between Beltline, downtown Eugene, the University of Oregon, downtown Springfield, RiverBend and Gateway areas. The newest line also integrated transfer stations in west Eugene for more direct cross-town travel options. The BRT system, known as the Emerald Express (EmX), uses a combination of dedicated transit-ways and transit-lanes, a synchronized signal system and customer amenities to provide fast and comfortable public transportation similar to light rail service, but for a fraction of the cost. The Eugene-Springfield metro area now has 24 round-trip miles of BRT service operating seven days a week, mitigating traffic congestion and supporting multi-modal travel through key corridors. Funding The EmX is the backbone of Lane Transit District’s nationally recognized public transportation system. EmX carries 2.5 million passengers annually getting people to jobs, school, appointments, medical care, shopping and recreation. Since the first twoEmX lines began operating (Franklin and Gateway lines), an estimated $250 million in private investment has occurred along those corridors. FUNDING SOURCES EMX WEST Federal Small Starts - $75 million Oregon Lottery Bonds - $17.8 million ConnectOregon Grants - $1.6 million Federal Formula Funds - $2 million Local Funds - $3.4 million EMX FUNDING ALLOCATION Stage 1 - Downtown Eugene/Franklin (2007) 7 Miles * $24 M Stage 2 - Springfield Gateway/RiverBend (2011) 8 Miles * $41 M Stage 3 - West Eugene/Downtown (2017) 9 Miles * $100M * Round trip miles Accessibility for All Riders LTD takes its mission seriously to provide transportation to all riders. International Way Towards that end, LTD has built stations and bus stops with easy access for riders with mobility issues and purchased buses with mobility-friendly erBend Dr ramps. Buses are equipped with wheelchair and walker specific bays and Riv Easy No-Step Boarding seats that are designated for riders who have trouble walking or standing. Buses are also equipped for the multi-modal rider with bike racks for those Gateway St RiverBend riders who bike and ride. Station Harlow Rd Chambers/ Pkwy 6th Station 6th Ave Pioneer 7th Ave Designated Wheelchair Areas Chambers/ Monroe/ 7th Station 7th Station Garfield/ Charnelton St Hilyard Station Garfield St 10th & 11th Eugene Stations Station 11th Ave Bay T to Springfield Station Franklin Blvd Kincaid St South A Bay U to Commerce Springfield Station Station UO Station Bay F to Gateway/RiverBend For additional information about EmX, visit our website at LTD.org. Bay G to Eugene Station/ Commerce Station Interior Easy-To-Use Bike Racks EmX Service Service runs seven days a week, mostly every 10 minutes International Way on weekdays and 15-30 minutes on weekends. erBend Dr Purchase a Ticket Riv Tickets are available at each EmX station ticket kiosk. Gateway St RiverBend Station Watch for the Bus! 10 MIN Harlow Rd Enjoy the Ride! Relax. Pull the cord or press the red button to signal Chambers/ your stop. Pkwy 6th Station 6th Ave Pioneer 7th Ave Chambers/ Monroe/ 7th Station 7th Station Garfield/ Charnelton St Hilyard Station Garfield St 10th & 11th Eugene Stations Station 11th Ave Bay T to Springfield Station Franklin Blvd Kincaid St South A Bay U to Commerce Springfield Station Station UO Station Bay F to Gateway/RiverBend Bay G to Eugene Station/ Commerce Station For more than 40 years, Lane Transit District has provided transportation services to Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding communities. Our mission is to provide transportation services that improve the quality of life in our community. To learn more about what drives us, visit our website at LTD.org, or call customer service at 541-687-5555..