New rides, new opportunities

Pulling off a meaningful, fun-filled summer is nearly impossible without reliable transportation, which is why two 15-passenger buses were purchased thanks to funds from the Community Safety Payroll Tax.

Supply chain issues held up the delivery of the activity buses since 2022, which in turn affected the type of programs that were offered to teens during the summer.

From the moment they arrived this year, the buses were busy driving youth to camps, field trips and amazing day trips to the coast, Sahalie Falls and Silver Falls.

Funds from the Community Safety Payroll Tax (CSPT) help provide faster, more efficient safety responses, deter crime, connect people to services, engage and help at-risk youth, support more investigations and court services, and hold those who commit crimes accountable. The five service areas supported in the City of Eugene include: Police, Fire and EMS, Unhoused Services, Youth & Teen Empowerment Program, and Municipal Court and Prosecutor's Office.