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hereisoregon.com
Amtrak Cascades’ long-awaited new trains are about to debut. Take a look inside
Amtrak Cascades’ highly anticipated new Airo trains will begin carrying passengers this week, bringing more seating capacity and a host of modern amenities to the Pacific Northwest rail corridor. During a “Meet the Fleet” event Saturday at Portland’s Union Station, guests got an early look inside the trains that...
Emerald Media
Ehly: UO needs better detour planning around construction zones
I’ve almost been hit by an electric scooter on the way to class more times than I can count. Thankfully, I’ve never actually been hit, but I’ve come close enough times that I stopped being surprised when I hear the sound of an e-scooter coming too close.
Trains.com
Airo Cascades features are an upgrade from earlier Venture cars: Analysis
SEATTLE — When Amtrak Cascades No. 503 to Eugene, Ore., officially kicks off the “Airo era” on Wednesday with the equipment’s first revenue run, passengers will experience the third generation of Siemens equipment first introduced by Brightline in 2018. The equipment shows that Amtrak and the builder have learned from their experience with earlier generations [...] Read More...
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Amtrak’s new Airo train makes debut in Eugene, offering glimpse of the future
The new trains on the Amtrak Cascades route, that run from Eugene north all the way to Canada, will change the rail travel experience. Some things, of course, will stay the same: Train whistles, the steady thudding of wheels on track and a locomotive. But this won’t be your grandmother’s train. Passengers will have Wi-Fi, more leg room and more gadgets to charge and hold your cellphone, laptop and other gear.
hh-today.com
Posted speed raised on Santiam Road
Motorists driving the average speed on Santiam Road in Albany will no longer risk getting a ticket. That’s the implication of an announcement the city council got Monday night from Kayla Barber, the deputy city manager. Barber said the Oregon Department of Transportation had conducted a speed study on...
nbc16.com
Eugene launches wheelchair-accessible taxi pilot Oct. 1 with city-subsidized fares
EUGENE, Ore. — A new Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Pilot program begins Oct. 1 to ensure people who use wheelchairs can get transportation any time, filling a longstanding need in the community, the city said in a media release. Currently, Eugene does not have wheelchair-accessible vehicles operating through local taxi fleets or ride share apps.
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Airo Cascades features are an upgrade from earlier Venture cars: Analysis
SEATTLE - When Amtrak Cascades No. 503 to Eugene, Ore., officially kicks off the "Airo era" on Wednesday with the equipment's first revenue run, passengers will experience the third generation of Siemens equipment first introduced by Brightline in 2018. The equipment shows that Amtrak and the builder have learned from...
nbc16.com
Eugene gas prices dip 2.1 cents to $5.07 a gallon, GasBuddy survey finds
EUGENE, Ore. — Drivers in Eugene saw a small dip at the pump over the past week, but prices remain well above where they were a month and a year ago. Average gasoline prices in Eugene have fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.07 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 78 stations in Eugene.
KING 5
New generation of Amtrak Trains now in service on Pacific Northwest railways
Emerald Media
New parking rates could impact commuter students
Eugene Parking Services has passed new parking rate changes throughout the city in order to keep up with maintaining quality parking options. These changes, effective Sept. 18, are part of the city’s “long-range financial planning,” and are the first to come across the board since 2019, according to the City of Eugene’s website. The changes are meant to support both local businesses and the broader community.
fox13seattle.com
New Amtrak Airo trains to debut Sept. 30 in the Pacific Northwest
Amtrak’s new Airo trainsets will enter passenger service on Sept. 30 via the Amtrak Cascades corridor, making Pacific Northwest riders the first in the U.S. to experience the modernized fleet. Two initial trainsets will cover four daily runs connecting Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, Portland, and Eugene, Oregon, with the remaining...
opb.org
Amtrak Cascades Airo trains debut Sept. 30 in the Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest Amtrak Cascades passengers will get the first chance in the country to ride the railroad’s new Airo trains when they debut Sept. 30. Two new trainsets will make four daily trips between British Columbia’s Vancouver, Seattle, Portland and Eugene. The rollout will continue through early 2027 with an additional six trainsets expected, eventually replacing the existing Amfleet and Talgo trainsets.
orangemedianetwork.com
Beaver Bus breaks contract, hearts
On Oct. 1, Oregon State University will replace the company operating the Beaver Bus, First Student, ending the tenure of approximately five drivers students have relied on for years. When I first learned about the transition, I thought the story was about students losing familiar faces. After speaking with students...
kezi.com
Traffic Alert: UO move-in day brings heavy traffic near Eugene campus
EUGENE, Ore. - Heavy traffic is expected around the University of Oregon campus on Thursday and Friday mornings as freshmen move in today. The area can get hectic during this time. Drivers should expect congestion throughout the day, starting at about 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 24 and 25. The university...
springfieldbottomline.com
Springfield launches Walk & Roll Springfield, seeks community input
The City of Springfield has launched Walk & Roll Springfield, a planning effort that will update the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and guide improvements to walking, biking, and rolling in Springfield over the next 20 years. Rolling includes the use of wheelchairs, mobility devices, scooters, and skateboards. The City...
nbc16.com
City of Albany seeks input on transit, mobility options through survey ahead of Oct. 4 dea
ALBANY, Ore. — Albany residents are being asked to weigh in on how they get around town as the city works to update its long-range transportation plans. The City of Albany is encouraging people to take a brief mobility survey before Oct. 4 at albanyoregon.gov/mobilitysurvey. The city says the...