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Sutherlin, OR · Traffic & Transit
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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...
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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...
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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...
railfan.com
Amtrak’s Airo Trains to Enter Service September 30
Amtrak’s new Airo train will make its revenue-service debut on September 30 in the Pacific Northwest, giving passengers on the Cascades route a first taste of the future of American passenger rail. The Siemens-built Airo trainsets represent one of the largest investments in intercity passenger equipment on Amtrak’s national...
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Construction, traffic impact UO move-in for students and families
EUGENE, Ore. — About 5,000 incoming University of Oregon freshmen will move in Thursday and Friday as construction projects around Eugene and near campus add another layer of planning for students, families and commuters. “Unpack the Quack” runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25. The...
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International Port of Coos Bay declares emergency for repairs on railroad that connects Eugene with the coast
The International Port of Coos Bay declared an emergency last month after rotted wooden supports failed on a railroad bridge near Florence, cutting off the southern portion of the line from its Union Pacific connection in Eugene for nearly a week. A train crew noticed something wrong with the track...
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Back to the clocks at Albany Station
It’s been quite a while since the clocks at Albany Station were last in the news on this blog. The four clock faces on the station tower have been working just fine since 2023, as far as I know. But now, one again some people have noticed — and mentioned on Facebook — that the clocks are off.
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Airo train service to begin on Amtrak Cascades route
WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) announced 2 Airo trainsets will enter passenger service on the Amtrak Cascades route beginning September 30, 2026. The Amtrak Cascades route stops in Bellingham with trains heading north to Vancouver, BC and south to Seattle and Eugene, Oregon. According to...
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Possible parking fee increases throughout Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — In an administrative order, the City of Eugene is proposing a majority $5 per month increase for parking garages and lots. VOTE: Should you have to pay to park in your community?. Parking meter rates are proposed to go up by 15 cents per hour and...
hoodline.com
Woodburn Rail Terminal Plan Targets Oregon Farm Export Bottleneck
A private investor group is moving ahead with plans to build a large rail-to-truck transfer facility near Woodburn, Oregon, aiming to give Willamette Valley farm exporters a way to load containers onto trains instead of hauling them by truck all the way to Seattle and Tacoma. Willamette Intermodal Group is developing plans for the project, according to seed reporting.
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International Port of Coos Bay declares emergency for railroad repairs
The International Port of Coos Bay declared an emergency last month after rotted wooden supports failed on a railroad bridge near Florence, cutting off the southern portion of the line from its Union Pacific connection in Eugene for nearly a week. A train crew noticed something wrong with the track...
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District’s new bus company brings newer fleet, safety tech to Philomath routes
More than two months after First Student Inc. took over student transportation for the Philomath School District, the company’s buses are running, its new operations base on South Ninth Street has its signage up and district officials say the transition has gone about as smoothly as they could have hoped.
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ODOT to Repave Mid-River Portions of Highway 126
Travelers along Highway 126 between Springfield and Vida should expect lane closures and delays in the coming weeks as the Oregon Department of Transportation begins a $1.43 million paving project and continues work on drainage problems that have plagued portions of the highway since the Holiday Farm Fire. The paving...
kezi.com
Avoid UO move-in chaos with a cheap LTD day pass
EUGENE, Ore. - Lane Transit District is preparing for thousands of University of Oregon and Lane Community College students arriving for the start of the academic year. About 5,000 students are expected to arrive Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25 for this year's Unpack the Quack. Hundreds of UO volunteers help incoming students move into residence halls during the annual event.
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Possible parking fee increases throughout Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — In an administrative order, the City of Eugene is proposing a majority $5 increase for parking garages and lots. Parking meter rates are proposed to go up by 15 cents and meters around the University of Oregon campus could go up 50 cents. It's a proposal...
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A New Era for Amtrak Cascades: Airo Fleet Debuts Sept. 30
Pacific Northwest customers will be the first in the nation to experience Amtrak’s newest trains. PACIFIC NORTHWEST – Beginning Sept. 30, customers can experience the new Airo trainsets on the Amtrak Cascades as Amtrak introduces its newest fleet into passenger service. Two trainsets, operating four daily trips, will begin carrying customers on launch day, marking the first phase of Airo’s introduction between Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, Portland and Eugene, Oregon. As the rollout continues, additional trainsets will enter service through early 2027 bringing more seats, modern amenities, enhanced accessibility, panoramic windows and a refreshed onboard experience to even more Amtrak Cascades customers.