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Connecting People to Opportunity

Every ride helps someone get to work, school, healthcare, shopping, or community activities. Last year, LTD provided more than 6.18 million rides across Lane County while improving service, expanding accessibility, and investing in safer, easier-to-use transit.

By the Numbers

Public transportation creates connections that strengthen our communities and regional economy. During 2025-26, LTD provided:

6.18M

Rides

On Fixed-Route & EmX

426,105

Rides

On RideSource & NEMT

101

K-12 Schools

Enrolled in Student Transit Pass

607,895

Rides

Using Student Transit Pass

5,806

Honored Rider Passes

For Adults Age 65+

11,541

College Passes

For Students

Year in Review

The value of public transportation extends well beyond the bus. See the stories behind the data and learn more about LTD’s work to connect people to opportunity throughout Lane County.

Dollar Days of Summer showed the impact affordability has on mobility. This temporary fare reduction contributed to a 7.6% increase in ridership during the two-month promotion, helping more people reach jobs, services, recreation, and community activities. The program also encouraged new riders to try transit and experience its value firsthand. Affordable transportation helps more people reach workplaces, services, and local businesses.

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Designed as a pilot to better connect riders to local businesses, the Downtown Loop improves access to housing, grocery stores, pharmacies, and other local businesses. Launched as a pilot service connecting people to housing, grocery stores, pharmacies, and local businesses. Since it began with the fall 2025 service change, ridership on the Downtown Loop has grown 79%.

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Developed through extensive public outreach and shaped by community and stakeholder input, this Board-adopted plan is the roadmap for improving transit access in Lane County. The System Review translates community feedback into action, helping LTD prioritize investments, improve connections, and ensure services reflect the needs of the people who rely on them. 51 improvements have been implemented so far, including increased frequency to Lane Community College and improved access to affordable grocery options and the VA clinic.

Transportation needs continue to evolve, and LTD is developing a shared vision for the future through Connect 2045, a long-range mobility plan that will guide transportation investments over the next two decades.

Community engagement is at the center of this effort. During the initial outreach phase, LTD conducted:

  • 1,148 conversations
  • 174 survey responses
  • 17 public events

Input from residents, businesses, organizations, and local governments will help shape a transportation system focused on accessibility, connectivity, economic opportunity, and quality of life for future generations.

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Technology investments are helping riders navigate the transit system more easily than ever. Enhanced digital tools, including the Umo fare payment system and the Transit app partnership, make it easier to plan trips, pay fares, and access real-time information.

Transit app usage increased 83% since the regional partnership launched.

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The Student Transit Pass program continues to remove transportation barriers for students and families. During 2025-26:

  • 101 K-12 schools participated in the program
  • Students took more than 607,000 trips using their free Student Transit Passes

Reliable access to school, jobs, and activities supports workingfamilies and our future workforce.

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