LTD Resumes Service, Thursday, January 18
Lane Transit District neighborhood bus service will resume weekday service at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 18. RideSource will resume service at 5:30 a.m., with trips being evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Diamond Express wil resume normal service on Thursday. LTD’s Customer Service Center at Eugene Station will open at 8 a.m. Thursday.
EmX service and some neighborhood routes may be modified due to icy conditions and tree debris. Check LTD’s Service Alerts page for the most updated information. Real-time signs and schedules may not be an accurate source because of weather-related delays on Thursday.
No rural routes will be in service until they can be better assessed. South Lane service is suspended tomorrow, as their facilities don’t have power or internet.
Teams are working to clear LTD’s 1300 bus stops, two primary stations, eight neighborhood transfer stations, 60 EmX platforms, and 20 miles of bus lanes. Some stops may not be completely cleared by Thursday morning, so riders should use their best judgment when approaching a stop.
Both the Lane County Board of County Commissioners and Governor Tina Kotek have declared a State of Emergency in Lane County due to the severe ice storm. With an eye towards keeping employees and riders safe, LTD suspended service for several days this week.
LTD’s Board of Directors meeting, originally scheduled for this evening, is canceled. Once a date has been selected, the public will be notified.
LTD passengers should check the weather forecast and bus schedules, as inclement weather continues to impact the area. Check LTD.org and follow LTD on social media for the latest information.
Remember to tune into the local television or radio newscast for weather conditions and closures.