UNOFFICIAL Lane County Bus Project Blog

Spread of Flu or Spread of Panic?

Mike Biglan — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:06:11 +0000

When I feel like writing a blog post, I simply go to CNN, find unintentional satire worthy of Swift, then write about it. Once again, as easy as taking candy from a baby. Full disclosure: taking candy from a baby is actually a bit difficult especially as the baby gets older. So CNN’s [...]

The Horn on the Bus goes Tweet, Tweet, Tweet…

Cam McNeeley — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:30:06 +0000

What?! What I mean to say is that you can get some virtual honks by following Lane Bus on Twitter! All of the progressive politics you can handle in 140 characters or less! If you aren’t into the whole Twitter thing yet, you can also follow along on our TWEET page located at the top of [...]

The Price of Edumacation

Ben Van Dusen — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:11:42 +0000

What do you get when you mix an economic downturn, a burst housing bubble and a state that collects the majority of its revenue from income and real-estate taxes? You get a race to the bottom of the education spending rankings. As of 2006 Oregon ranked 41st in k-12 per capita spending. Any bets on [...]

Brewhaha Cap and Trade-aganza

Cam McNeeley — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:37:13 +0000

LaneBus Project In conjunction with the Eugene Weekly and Healthy Climate Partnership Present: Brewhaha! Cap and Trade-aganza: Clash of the Climate Titans Tuesday, April 7th, 7pm Cozmic Pizza 199 W 8th Ave Eugene, Oregon (Downtown at 8th & Charnelton, 2 blocks west of Willamette St.) Featuring speakers Congressman DeFazio, Bill Bradbury, and more! Come join us for a super exciting evening with some of the biggest names [...]

Lane ShowBUSiness Tickets hottest in town!

Rose Wilde — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:25:39 +0000

Buy tickets NOW for Lane County’s most anticipated political fundraiser: Lane ShowBUSiness! Special guests Vicki Walker and Chris Edwards will join us for dinner, feats of strength (or talent), and ninjas! Why give to the Lane Bus? We’re Lane County’s vehicle for hands on democracy! Help us get buff and super tough for the [...]

Field Burning - Hot or Not?

Ashley Miller — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:26:19 +0000

LaneBus Project and Eugene Weekly Present: Brewhaha - Field Burning….Hot or Not? February 25th, 7pm at Davis Restaurant (94 W. Broadway) This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about the hotly (sorry…I had to!) debated issue. This has been a debate for many years now, and we would like to help shed more light on the issue. The [...]

I’m Having Trouble Breathing

Mike Biglan — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:44:53 +0000

I’m having a bit of trouble breathing right now. Literally. I think I may be catching another cold which always jumpstarts my asthma. The solution? A $178 Flovent inhaler…and that’s the Costco price. How do I know? Because I was there on Monday to pick it up and, when [...]

Pimp and HOse - LaneBus Edition!

Cam McNeeley — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:51:01 +0000

2009 Gear up: “Hose the Bus” Action Day Thursday, January 29, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE After a very successful 2008 election cycle for the Oregon and the Oregon Bus Project, the LaneBus is re-gearing and going to “Hose the Bus” this Saturday January 31st at 2pm at their office at 570 Lawrence. This event is being held [...]

Celebrate MLK

Cam McNeeley — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:48:56 +0000

Of all of the holidays that you are supposed to take time and reflect on their meaning, this is the only one that I actually do. I don’t think there is a figure in recent American history who’s message was more important or impact more felt. With the exciting events of tomorrow, this [...]

State of the City Review

Ashley Miller — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:34:45 +0000

Lane Bus at Eugene State of the City The Lane Bus was well represented last week at the State of the City. I went with my hubby and Lane Bus videographer, Ric, as well as Shellie, former Lane Bus Staffer, her hubby and Lane Bus photographer, Brian, our current board Chair, Mike, former board Chair, [...]