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Know before you go: Subscribe to LTD service alerts by text
Thousands of people ride Lane Transit District buses daily to get around the community. Occasionally, service is disrupted due to things out of LTD’s control, including road construction and bad weather. Lane Transit District recently launched a program where you can receive service alerts by text message—so you can know before you go. Cammie Harris, LTD’s Marketing Supervisor, says the new service helps riders receive notice as soon as possible so they can adjust plans if necessary.
Travel Training puts LTD riders on the right track
Riding the bus is a convenient way to get around the community, but some people living with disabilities may need help learning how to use the bus system. In partnership with Alternative Work Concepts, Lane Transit District offers travel training to help individuals feel confident getting where they need to go. A trainer works one-on-one with each person to teach them the needed skills to ride the bus safely and successfully.
Honored Riders ride for free on LTD
Lane Transit District’s Honored Rider pass offers free fare to older adults in our community. It is available to those 65 years and older. Local seniors and LTD say the program offers a lifeline to help older residents live as independently as possible and get to where they need to go. To get your pass, visit the Eugene or Springfield Customer Service Center with a valid ID and fill out a short application.
How LTD strives to make buses accessible to all
LTD was the first transit company in the nation to have its entire fleet of buses fully wheelchair accessible. That commitment to making transit accessible to people with disabilities continues today so that all passengers can feel safe, secure and comfortable. As a musician, Harlan performs all around the community, and he often relies on the bus to get to gigs. He is visually impaired, but that doesn’t affect his ability to access public transportation. He says LTD is very supportive of people traveling with disabilities. Some of the ways LTD makes its buses more accessible include ramps, power lifts and low-floor buses that allow for easy boarding.
Liz, an LTD customer service representative, says LTD is always striving to improve accessibility for its customers.
