EmX - Region's Adopted High-.... <br />Capacity T~ansit Option <br />Benefits of EmX inelude`. <br />- Appropriate for community ou~ size <br />- Makes transit more attractive <br />. .._ . . <br />- Attracts 'choice' riders <br />- Improves transit operational efficiency <br />- Can be phased-in <br />- Reduces vehicle miles traveled <br />- Potential future light=rail lines <br />Project:Initiation;~„`~ " ,~ <br />r°October 2006 - Eugene Council recommends <br />West 11'" corridor for next'EmX line <br />- LTD Board agrees and work begins <br />• Project Initiated Early 2007 <br />- Scope of work developed for environmental <br />process <br />- September 2007 - Federal-Notice ofJntent to <br />prepare Environmental Impact Statement <br />- Scoping Begins <br />2 <br />