When I moved from New York City to Eugene two years ago I was delighted to discover that the buses here are well-equipped for wheelchair users and can also transport bicycles.
However, there were many problems with the system for someone like me. I don’t own a car and am not able to ride my bicycle year-round. Most of the time I use the bus system to get around. I have had to adapt my livelihood due to the limited service on weekends and evenings. It has not been easy, but I value energy conservation and protection of the environment.
I hope that during these negotiations the needs of LTD management,
LTD workers and the public will all be communicated clearly. If there is a silver lining to the conflict, it is that people are paying attention. Let’s use the resulting energy and good will to bring about beneficial changes. Personally, I would like to see two things happen: plans to increase bus service so more people in Eugene will choose LTD for their daily transportation and assurance to LTD workers of viable wages and health coverage.
Lynne Schwartz
Eugene