STUFF THE BUS Thanks to YOU, the 19th Annual Stuff the Bus event was another huge success! BUS TALK DECEMBER 2014 NATIONAL LEVEL COMMENDATION RECEIVED BY LTD G4S PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF Issue 335 The EPD Officer indicated that while talking to the suspect on the phone, they heard bus sounds in the background. Uhler and Baker, using keen investigative and analytical skills, ascertained that the suspect was trespassing on a particular bus. LTD Field Supervisor Josh Schmit acquired a video from the bus, and the suspect was positively identified as someone who had been excluded from riding on LTD. This year we collected more than 5,000 pounds of food. Local Marines also were on the scene and picked up many new toys for their annual Toys for Tots event. Thanks again for helping us fill a 40-foot LTD bus so that Food For Lane County and Toys for Tots can support members of our community who find themselves in need. On September 18, 2014, the Eugene Police Department (EPD) requested assistance from LTD’s Public Safety Department on a criminal investigation. Lieutenant Todd Uhler and Administrative Assistant Kari Baker helped the police identify a suspect, which led to his arrest. Uhler issued an LTD citation, and based on that citation, the Eugene Police arrested the suspect on trespassing charges. During the subsequent interview, the EPD Investigator was able to gain enough information to charge the suspect and put him in jail. For this outstanding effort, Uhler and Baker received a commendation from the National President of G4S Secure Solutions. Kudos to Kari and Todd for their excellent investigative, crime fighting skills. EGAN WARMING CENTERS HOLIDAY SERVICE Lane Transit District will not operate on: Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day) Sunday level service will operate on: Thursday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) l: E-mai .org d t l ltd@ g ltd.or Web: Lane Transit District is a proud sponsor of the Egan Warming Center program. Providing hundreds of free rides to and from the Egan Warming Center sites each night the centers are activated, LTD is supporting our community’s effort to ensure that no one sleeps outside on freezing nights. LTD has partnered with St. Vincent DePaul since the program’s inception in 2008. Individuals seeking transportation to an Egan Warming Center site may simply request a ride from any bus driver. Ride tickets are provided to all participants the following morning. LTD Customer Service Center staff may be contacted at 541-687-5555 for information regarding activation of the Egan sites or visit the Egan Warming Center website for the latest information at eganwarmingcenter.com. The Egan Warming Center program is always looking for volunteers; check the website for dates and times of the next volunteer training sessions! PREPARING FOR SNOW WINTER SERVICE CHANGES HOLIDAY SERVICE DETAILS LTD is prepared for inclement weather; the safety of our customers is paramount in planning and implementing LTD Snow Service. Each winter, LTD makes route and schedule adjustments to improve service. CHRISTMAS EVE The last departure from the Eugene Station will be at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24. Up-to-the-minute LTD Snow Service info will be available on Twitter. Ltd.org will be updated hourly. Local news media also will be kept informed. Listen to the following radio stations for updates: KPNW 1120 AM KMGE 94.5 FM KKNU 93.3 FM KUGN 590 AM KLCC 89.7 FM When winter weather hits, LTD will evaluate how far a bus can safely travel and will make every attempt to serve as much of each route as possible. Bus routes that may be on detours will return to regular routing as soon as weather permits. Look for the snowflake symbol in the Rider’s Digest to see which routes may be delayed or detoured when the roads become slippery. These adjustments reflect suggestions from customers and employees, as well as corrections to the 2014 Rider’s Digest. Below is a list of the routes and a summary of the service adjustments that become effective on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Routes and times that have not changed have not been listed. Beginning on Monday, January 27, you can print out the most current timetable by visiting the LTD website at ltd.org. You also can stop by LTD Customer Service Center at the Eugene Station and request a printout of the timetables or a Winter Digest Update. EMX 43 WEST 11TH/BARGER The 6:00 a.m. and 6:38 a.m. trips from Pavilion Station will begin one minute earlier on weekdays. The 6:57 a.m. trip from Pavilion Station will begin one minute earlier on Saturdays. Service along Minnesota, Cody, and Ohio will be eliminated. New routing along Barger to Green Hill Road will begin. Times and stops along the route have been adjusted accordingly to improve service. Weekday/Saturday Weekday/Saturday 36 WEST 18TH 55 RIVER ROAD CONNECTOR The trip departing from 18th at Mistletoe at 3:36 p.m. will now depart at 3:40 p.m. An additional 3:00 p.m. trip departing the River Road Station has been added. Times along the route have been adjusted accordingly to improve service. Weekday 40 ECHO HOLLOW Weekday/Saturday/Sunday When traveling to Eugene Station, the timepoint on Roosevelt at Hwy 99 will now be located on the east side of the railroad crossing at Roosevelt at Foch Street. Weekday 66 VRC/COBURG ROAD Weekday Times along the route have been adjusted accordingly to improve service. 67 COBURG ROAD/VRC Saturday CHRISTMAS DAY LTD and RideSource do not operate on Thursday, December 25. NEW YEAR’S EVE LTD and RideSource will operate regular service on Wednesday, December 31. The last departure from the Eugene Station will be at 10:45 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY LTD and RideSource will operate Sunday level service on Thursday, January 1. STAY WARM WITH HOT MAMA’S WINGS! Receive a coupon for free wings at Hot Mama’s Wings with the purchase of any LTD bus fare at shop.ltd.org Two trips added at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to aid with overcrowding. 95 JUNCTION CITY Weekday/Saturday Service added to the Oregon State Hospital off of Milliron Road. As a result, there will be a new schedule with timepoint changes and new arrival and departure times. Visit Hot Mama’s at 420 W. 13th Avenue or go to hotmamaswings.com
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