It’s summer, which means it’s repair season again.

Lane County residents with broken or damaged household items seeking a free fix can visit Fix-It Booths in Cottage Grove, Florence (at the Farmers Market and Habitat for Humanity) and Oakridge from now through early fall, thanks to a program sponsored by Waste Wise Lane County (Lane County Waste Management).

This is the second season for the Fix-It Booth program, which launched last year.

Unlike larger Fix-It Fairs, which feature multiple repair experts at a single event, the Fix-It Booth model offers a single fixer at a time, allowing for more frequent repair opportunities. This approach ensures that rural communities have ongoing access to repair services, reducing waste and saving residents money.

Booth fixers specialize in a wide variety of repairs, including bikes and mobility devices, leather accessories, power tools, clothing, jewelry, small appliances, phones and much more. Each booth fixer will specialize in different repairs, so make sure to check the repair calendar before attending. See schedules and locations at fixitlanecounty.org/calendar.

Last year, approximately 100 residents—divided between Cottage Grove, Florence, and Oakridge—received free repair services from 16 program fixers. Approximately 90 of those items were successfully fixed, meaning they were diverted from the trash, and put back into use.
 
The program is also partnered with community organizations such as Shift Community Cycles, the Lane Council of Governments, Florence Habitat for Humanity, Florence Farmers Market, Westfir-Oakridge Community Farmers Market, Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District, and the South Valley Farmers Market for operational, venue, and financial support.
 
In addition to the Fix-It Booths, Waste Wise Lane County will also host a traditional Fix-It Fair in Springfield later this year on Sept. 20 at BRING. The city of Eugene is also hosting Fix-It Booths at the Lane County Farmers Market.
 
For more information, visit FixItLaneCounty.org/calendar or follow Waste Wise Lane County on social media (@WasteWiseLaneCounty).

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Lane County Transportation Equity Assessment rolling
Next public event set for July 17 in Veneta

Contact: Jo Rodgers, Lane County Public Health
E-mail: [email protected]

The Lane County Transportation Equity Assessment (LCTEA) is hosting its fourth of nine community forums on Friday, July 17, 4-6 p.m., at the Fern Ridge Service Station (25035 W. Broadway, Veneta). With funding from ODOT and guidance from community members, Lane County Public Health has set forth to learn how health and basic needs are supported-or not-by the transportation system, especially for people living rurally and/or living with disabilities.
 
Community input from the forums along with responses to this Survey (English, Spanish) will be analyzed and results shared back to the community before being presented to planners at the city, county, and state level. It will also help inform the Community Health Improvement Plan.
 
Want other reasons to join the event in Veneta? How about…
 

• Dinner (Café Yumm)
• A chance to enter a Raffle Contest
• A ride on a side-by-side trike (or other adaptive wheels that the River House Outdoor Center & Hilyard Community Center will bring)
• Having a pro fix your bike (courtesy of Shift Community Cycles (SCC))
• Getting some bling to give some flair to your wheelchair (compliments of SCC)
• New connections in your community

Future forums will be held in Oakridge, Deadwood, Florence, and other locations. Share your experience and add your voice to help move your community into a stronger and healthier future. Spanish interpretation and ADA accommodations available. This is a FREE event, open to the public.

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City of Florence Mobility Hub Project underway 

Contact: Community Development Department City of Florence
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (541) 997-8237

The City of Florence City Council approved the City’s participation in Lane Transit District’s application for a statewide transportation improvement fund grant for Mobility Hub planning and research. The grant has been awarded, and staff have begun coordination with LTD on next steps.

The Florence Mobility Hub project is one of the Significant Projects identified in the 2025-2027 Work Plan. The primary City Council Goal that it addresses is Livability and Quality of Life. This is a necessary project for the city to work on to meet the transportation needs of the community.

The City has created a Mobility Hub Ad-Hoc Committee (Hub-Pro Committee) to help imagine a future transportation hub that makes getting around town easier—whether you walk, bike, roll, or ride. There will be 5-6 Hub-Pro meetings over the next several months to create a plan!

The city will lead public outreach efforts. The project will include the following deliverables within the nine tasks outlined in the general statement of work: 

Project Management Plan

• Public engagement strategy
• Site selection criteria and decision-making process
• Mobility Hub concept design
• Mobility Hub operations and maintenance requirements
• Implementation strategy

Learn more at the City of Florence website.



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This summer, go a safe speed and don't ride e-motos

Starting on July 1, Lane Transit District is introducing a two-month reduced fare promotion, Dollar Days of Summer, to make getting where you need to go even more affordable. Single-ride bus passes will be lowered to $1, and day passes with unlimited rides will be just $2.

The savings extend beyond the bus and EmX. Rides on all LTD services, including RideSource, the LTD Connector, and Rhody Express, will also be discounted. Get the complete list of fare discounts at the Dollar Days of Summer page.

Dollar Days of Summer starts July 1 and continues through August 31.

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Transportation Advisory Committee seeking applicants by July 10

Contact: Taylor Carsley
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (541) 682-6990