LTD Launches Lifeline Pilot in Rural Areas of Lane County
On March 2, Lane Transit District (LTD) will launch a new pilot in rural South Lane County, Mohawk Valley, as well as Mapleton and Deadwood (Highway 36 corridor).
“Rural transit services are a lifeline ,” said Jameson Auten, LTD’s Chief Executive Officer. “Without access to affordable and reliable transit, quality of life deteriorates quickly when you can’t sustain essential connections to medical care, education, and work.”
The Rural Shuttle Pilot uses money from Oregon’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds (STIF) to provide rural transit in areas where it doesn’t currently exist. The service will connect residents to vital services such as medical care, prescription drugs, and healthy food. The funding for this pilot ends in June 2027.
Auten added, “This is a big change, both for our South Lane riders and our new riders. We are coordinating with our partners, including Lane Council of Governments and area nonprofits to ensure our pilot integrates with other agencies providing services to rural residents.”
Rural Shuttle Pilot schedule:
Highway 36 Corridor
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
South Lane*
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mohawk Valley
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
More information is available here.
*The LTD Connector, a shuttle service only operating in Cottage Grove, will change its hours starting February 2, 2026 to Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. This will provide an increased level of service for riders.
