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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1987)
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER HOURS: By Appointment. Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Urgent Care. (No Appointment Necessary) Mon-Sat 8:00 a m.-8:00 p.m. Sunday 12 Noon-8:00 p.m. . . . providing a complete array of services to the British car owner. •Parts and restoration items for British automobiles •Reliable service and repairs in our fully equipped shop •Factory wananty service for Jaguar. MG, Triumph •Special orders from England for hard-to-find items •Used and reconditioned parts, including major units •Jobber parts service to repair and body shops •Nationwide mail-order British parts service jaguar T Rover 579 Garfield Street • Eugene, Oregon 97402 (503) 484*2043 " D.v>> Pr'i'-i iM ODC * .. ha,I, OOCOregJn fla.ly PrrwiaU OH D«‘l» t'rrwralfl ODE Oregon Daily Emerald ODE Oregon Duly Emerald ODE ivy 1 *■'» w.- i-ata 9Pt vtoM hnuraM Wi Photo by Andy Clripr LTD’a buses are equipped with a chairlift for disabled riders, a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and space to accommodate two bicycle racks, making it a highly ac cessible form of transportation. LTD furnishes accessible transit By Sean Nelson Of U» Kmcralii Riders of the Lane Transit District bus system will find that it offers services that go beyond the traditional fare and scheduling commonly associated with public transportation. “LTD is a fully accessible tran sit system with a wheelchair lift," according to Kd Bergeron, marketing administrator for the firm. "It is the first transit system in the IJ.S. which has an ac cessible ridership that is the highest in the nation,” he added. Space is available for two wheelchairs on all of the buses. Bergeron said. "There is also space on each bus to accommodate two bicy cle racks," he pointed out. More than two bicycles can be held on the aisles of the bus. he said. Other services to disabled riders include a teletypewriter like machine, called a TDD, or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, which is capable of receiving typed out questions from those unable to speak or hear. The rider types in his or her question, which is received by the TDD. and the secretary or staffer types an answer which is picked up on the other end by the rider's terminal, Bergeron said. “We are also happy to pro vide bus information for the blind in braille at our own ex pense,” he added Buses run seven days a week and provide service "within three blocks of 85 percent of the households in the Eugene Springfield area,” Bergeron said. Information about routes and timetables may be found at all Seven-Eleven stores. First In terstate Banks, the EMU Main Desk and the University Bookstore, he added. “One of the most important aspects of the LTD bus system is its service to University students, staff and faculty." Bergeron said. “The administrative staff of LTD has a commitment to serv ing the University,” he said. "The University and LCC repre sent 40 to 45 percent of our total ridership, and 90 percent of our staff are graduates of the University." he said. LTD provides direct service to both the University and Sacred Heart Hospital. Bergeron said. "Literally, we’ve got the University surrounded,” he added. Buses run to the University and all points of Eugene. Bergeron said. "The service is also good for off-campus students who need to get to the University." he added. Turn to LTD, Page 9B German AUTO SERVICE Reliable Service For Your Foreign Auto Specializing in Volkswagon • Mercedes • BMW • Audi Datsun & Toyota welcome EXPERT WORKMANSHIP & SAVINGS “Serving you for over 21 years” 2025 Franklin Blvd. • Eugene • 342-2912 1 Give Life. Give Plasma.j vour blood plasma is a vital ingredient in \ the fight against injury and disease \ Hemophiliacs and burn victims depend on S vour donations every day \ Become a paid plasma donor and save 1 lives j it Pays to Help, j Bring this ad in for an additional $10.00 on your first donation. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 10/31/87 Hyland Plasma Center 40 East 10th Street, Eugene, 683-3953
