Discussions - USA - Bus rapid transit: it's a bold step into the future?
Preparing Lane County for the future?
Eugene,Oregon,USA -The Register-Guard, by Mike Eyster (*) -Oct 9, 2005: -- A farsighted project launched by the Lane Transit District is destined to become the centerpiece of Lane County's transportation system of the future. LTD's bus rapid transit system, has become the target of some dissent... Environmental and economic benefits will also increase steadily as our region's population grows... Here are a few key points to bear in mind when considering the long-term payoff: .... • As driving becomes less convenient because of congestion, EmX will become an increasingly viable alternative... will offer many of the efficiencies of light rail - including boarding at all doors, pre-paid fares, at-grade boarding and traffic signal priority - at a fraction of the cost... gives us the opportunity to test the concept gradually and reap the operational gains that the system brings... can be shaped to respond to the region's needs... is just one of many components in a long-term, balanced regional transportation plan... By launching EmX, LTD is preparing Lane County for the future. Our commutes will be easier and shorter, fewer cars will be on the road, and our air will be cleaner. (*) Represents West Springfield on the Lane Transit District board of directors.
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