Springfield celebrates local transit 

SPRINGFIELD – The first bus line in the world was started by Blaise Pascal on March 18, 1662, according to Rob Zako, executive director of Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation (BEST). Thus, it’s only fitting for Transit Employee Appreciation Day to fall on March 18, 2024.

Local leaders gathered at Springfield Station this past Monday morning to praise Lane Transit District (LTD) employees and share personal stories as to how public transportation, and LTD in particular, have…