Lane Transit District
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The Lane Transit District (LTD) is a public agency that provides public transportation to the Eugene, Oregon metropolitan area (which is in Lane County), including the neighboring cities of Springfield, Junction City, Creswell, and Cottage Grove. LTD began service in 1970 with 20 vehicles, but today provides over 20,000 bus trips a week. Many of LTD's riders are students; University of Oregon and Lane Community College students ride for free. Both programs are subsidized by student fees.
LTD is in the process of expanding its bus rapid transit line from downtown Springfield to the burgeoning Gateway area in north Springfield. Named the Emerald Express (EmX), it began operations in January 2007 running from downtown Eugene to downtown Springfield. LTD chose bus rapid transit after a review process during which several transportation options, including light rail, were considered. It was decided that this option best fit Eugene-Springfield's size and current transportation needs.
LTD is governed by a board of directors, whose members are appointed by the governor of Oregon. LTD is funded by a combination of passenger fares, payroll taxes, and state and federal funding.
