LTD Sees Uptick in Ridership During U.S. Olympic Trials
Lane Transit District experienced a noticeable bump in ridership during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field in late June.
“The Trials bring thousands of visitors to the area and we are thrilled people made the sustainable choice to hop on a bus to Hayward Field,” said Anni Katz, LTD’s Public Information Officer. “There’s a huge amount of infrastructure installed for this event, which meant parking was harder to find and local roads were blocked off. Riding the bus allowed people to skip all of this.”
EmX ridership was generally higher during the Trials, with noticeable bumps of 10-20% on a few of the most final-heavy days.
According to the International Energy Agency, cars emit between 57 and 322 gCO2-eq/pkm—compared to buses at just 22-92 gCO2-eq/pkm. Full buses emit 0.18 pound of CO2 per passenger mile, making them comparable to rail. According to the City of Eugene, one full 40-foot bus equals a line of moving automobiles stretching six blocks.
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