LTD, YMCA Reach Tentative Agreement on River Road Property
Lane Transit District (LTD) has entered into an option agreement with the Eugene Family YMCA to pursue the purchase of a 4.83 acre parcel of land on the corner of River Road and Hunsaker Lane for $4.05 million.
The LTD-owned 8.24 acre property consists of multiple parcels, and was purchased from Umpqua Bank in 2015.
LTD’s Santa Clara Station takes up about three acres on the southern section of the property. Developed in 2020, the transit hub includes six bus bays, dozens of parking spaces, and three electric vehicle charging stations. It serves hundreds of commuters every day. The northern section—the acreage the Y is pursuing—was officially designated by LTD as surplus property on February 19.
"LTD and the Y represent essential hubs in our community,” said LTD Board President Gino Grimaldi (Subdistrict 1). “The Y isn’t just a fitness center, like LTD isn’t just a bus company. Both organizations are focused on connecting people and community building. Building a Y next to Santa Clara Station aligns with the River Road Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan, as well as the City of Eugene’s approach to creating spaces with access to climate-friendly mobility options. Like in South Eugene, putting transit and the Y together will make this a valuable community resource.”
Under the terms, the Y would pay LTD $1 million at closing, an additional $1 million on the first anniversary of closing, with payment of the remaining balance on the second anniversary of closing.
“Our Y has long recognized that no single location can meet all the health, education, and social needs of our community,” said Eugene Family YMCA Board President Matt Longtin. “The LTD property off River Road is an exciting opportunity. It could allow us to bring vital health, community-building, and youth programs to Bethel, River Road, Santa Clara, Gilham and beyond—areas our current location can’t easily reach. This expansion would reinforce our commitment to making the Y a lasting hub for relationship building, partnership development, and well-being for generations to come.” 
The option agreement between LTD and the Y includes a due diligence period during which the Y will conduct environmental assessments, inspections, and feasibility studies to confirm the site meets the needs of the community and the Y.