River Road and Highway 99 Corridor Study
Date Created:
Winter 2026
Budget:
$350,000
The River Road and Highway 99 Corridor Study will evaluate how to make key transit corridors in Eugene safer, more reliable, and better connected for everyone.
The project focuses on three core goals:
- Improve transit speed and reliability through tools such as bus lanes, bus-and-turn lanes, and enhanced intersection controls.
- Enhance transit access and active transportation safety through improved crossings, better bikeways, and accessible facilities.
- Identify broader corridor safety and comfort improvements, such as medians, roundabouts, street lighting, and intersection upgrades.
Using traffic analysis, safety evaluation, community engagement, conceptual design, and high-level engineering, the project will produce an implementable corridor plan aligned with local and regional goals for safety, equity, and long-term growth.
Outcomes & Community Impact
This project will support safer, more connected, and more reliable transportation options for people traveling along some of Eugene’s most important corridors. Expected benefits include:
- More reliable transit trips through improved operations and corridor design.
- Safer streets for walking, biking, and rolling, due to improved crossings and bike facilities, and reduced speeding.
- Stronger connections to jobs, schools, neighborhoods, and services along River Road and Highway 99.
- Transportation designs that support local businesses and future growth, improving comfort, visibility, and corridor vitality.
- Closer alignment with City and regional plans, including Envision Eugene, Eugene 2035 Transportation System Plan, MovingAhead, Vision Zero, and neighborhood plans.
Budget
This project is funded by a $350,000 Federal Transit Administration grant.
Summary
LTD and the City of Eugene are launching a study to make key transit corridors, River Road and Highway 99, safer, more reliable, and easier to travel for everyone. The project will explore new options like dedicated bus lanes, improved crossings, protected bikeways, and other safety upgrades to support faster transit trips and more comfortable walking and biking.
Community input will help shape the corridor designs and guide long-term investments that strengthen neighborhood connections, support local businesses, and prepare the corridors for future growth.
Tell Us What You Think
Community input will guide corridor concepts and recommendations. Engagement activities may include surveys, public workshops, listening sessions, and interactive online maps.
What We Heard
Summaries of input from community engagement—including key themes, priority needs, and feedback on design concepts—will be shared here as available.
Stay Informed & Involved
Sign up for updates on either River Road , Highway 99 , or both on the City of Eugene’s River Road and Hwy 99 Corridor Study page.
Status Updates
Updates will be posted as the project moves through analysis, concept development, and engagement milestones.
Timeline & Milestones
- Winter 2026 – Hired consultant team, secured project funding
- Spring 2026 – Project launch; background data collection, conduct traffic, safety, and comfort analysis
- Summer-Fall 2026 – Community engagement begins; develop improved corridor design concepts
- Winter-Spring 2027 – Create implementation plan; complete draft and final reports
- More detailed schedule information will be added as work progresses.
Related Documents & Board Actions
Kerry Aszklar Planning & Development Associate
Phone: 541-682-6212
Email: Kerry.Aszklar@LTD.org
