More EmX Service and Few Bus Schedule Changes During the World Athletics Championships
Lane Transit District (LTD) will operate more frequent EmX service between Eugene and Springfield stations during World Athletics Championships Oregon22, and asks passengers along some routes to be prepared for service adjustments during the event at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field on July 15 to 24, 2022.
“LTD is making adjustments to its service to safely accommodate various track and field events, such as the marathon,” said Mark Johnson, LTD Interim General Manager. “We know that what seems like a minor adjustment to some people is actually a high hurdle for others, so we are providing information in advance to assist those impacted along a few routes to plan their travel during the event.”
The World Athletics Championships Oregon22 is expected to bring more than 200,000 visitors to the community. During this time, all LTD passengers are encouraged to plan accordingly for their transit trips as there will be detours and potential capacity limits on specific routes. This could delay usual transit trips.
EmX
July 17 & 18: The EmX from Eugene Station to Springfield Station will not serve Springfield Station, Lexington and McVay Stations (EmX will end at Glewood Station during the Marathon and resume inbound trip to Eugene at Glenwood station) July 17-18 from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. when the WCH22 Marathon concludes. These end times are approximate based on when the race ends and the roads can be cleared.
To travel from Eugene to Springfield:
Option 1: From Eugene Station, take Route 12 (Bay S) to Gateway Station, then connect to EmX.
Option 2: From Eugene Station, take Route 13 (Bay O) to Centennial Blvd. and Pioneer Parkway, then connect to EmX.
July 17 & 18: The EmX from Springfield Station to Eugene Station will not be operating July 17-18 from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. when the Marathon concludes. These end times are approximate based on when the race ends and the roads can be cleared.
To travel from Springfield to Eugene:
Option 1: Take EmX to Centennial Station and connect to Route 13 Centennial/Eugene Station on the north side of Centennial, east of Pioneer Parkway.
Option 2: Take EMX to Gateway Station and connect to Route 12 Gateway/Eugene Station (Bay B).
Route 13
July 10-27: MLK Jr. Blvd. will not be served between the east and west ends of Leo Harris Parkway. Temporary stops will be available on each end of Leo Harris Parkway.
July 17 & 18: The stop located at S/S of MLK Jr. Blvd. west of Centennial Loop (just off of Ferry Street Bridge) will not be served on July 17 & 18 from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. due to the Marathon. These end times are approximate based on when the race ends and the roads can be cleared.
Route 66
July 17 & 18: The stop located at S/S of MLK Jr. Blvd. west of Centennial Loop (just off of Ferry Street Bridge) will not be served on July 17 & 18 from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. due to the Marathon. These end times are approximate based on when the race ends and the roads can be cleared.
Route 85
July 18: The first two stops located on Old Franklin north of 19th Ave. on the east and west side will not be served on July 17 & 18 from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. due to the Marathon. These end times are approximate based on when the race ends and when the roads can be cleared.
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Complete bus schedules are available online.
LTD World Athletics Championship Oregon22 event detours are available online.
During the event, LTD’s Customer Service Center in the Eugene Station will be open every day during the championships from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to assist local passengers and visitors.