Concerned that this is an area that has produced a great deal for the amount of money that is spent. Feel that limiting this type of transportation goes against the Oregon Benchmarks. Asked the Commission to continue this program and consider the impact it would have on the people that need it the most. Russ Matthews, Special Transportation Committee for Lane County, explained the facts and figures present a convincing argument for stable, long-term funding. A disability can occur at any time to virtually anyone due to illness or accident, which can create an immediate need for special transportation services.
Transportation is an important part of the quality of life.
Given that many people are already engaged in this program, without these funds, the fear is that people would not only lose the infrastructure but lose what faith there is in the process to get back to this point. Dolores Raymond presented the Commission with information on Ride Share and the U-Shuttle program and the significance of these options for Senior and Disabled individuals. Her suggestion to save money in the long run was to continue and improve land use planning.