Daily Life
Many people agree that it's the little things in life that make them
happy. Eugene and Springfield exemplify this principle.
- Explore
Eugene, Oregon is an excellent website featuring videos of the
Eugene community.
- Getting around town:
- If you are a driver, you'll find our cities to be easy to navigate.
Maps are available for download from the Oregon
Department of Transportation. There is some managed congestion
during commute times, but you will soon develop your own efficient
routes to get you where you need to be. For information on licensing
and vehicle registration, visit the Oregon
DMV.
- Many commuters take advantage of the nationally recognized bike
path routes. For maps and information, visit the Eugene:
City of Bicycles. This site also shows Springfield bike routes.
- Lane county offers convenient public transportation via the
Lane Transit District.
- Amtrak.com services Eugene
and Springfield and the historic Eugene Depot. Many folks use
the Amtrak
Cascades line to explore the Pacific Northwest
- The Eugene airport, Mahlon
Sweet Field services the county's air transport needs. Many
fliers use Portland
International Airport for their fights.
- Utilities and Services:
- Media--television, radio, internet and print--is very diverse in
our community:
- The primary regional daily newspaper is The
Register Guard, although many people also receive The
Oregonian, from Portland. And of course, all major national
newspapers are available for delivery or purchase, as well. We
have several smaller publications, as well. The entertaining (and
sometimes controversial) Eugene
Weekly spotlights local entertainment and current events.
Others include The
Comic News, the University's Oregon
Daily Emerald, and the Springfield
News.
- Eugene carries local affiliate stations for all of the major
national television networks, with local news, sports and weather
forecasts. Most residents subscribe to Comcast
for their additional television services, but many also use the
Dish Network
or DirectTV.
- Being a university community, there are a wide variety of both
commercial and local broadcast stations, both AM and FM. Visit
TVRadioWorld
for a comprehensive listing of area stations.
- High speed internet service is available to most of the Eugene
and Springfield neighborhoods and outlaying areas. BroadbandReports.com
is a good resource for comparison shopping--although many people
choose package deals with their cable or phone service.
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Economy
- The Springfield
Chamber of Commerce describes the town's economy with statistical
data and descriptive information.
- The rising cost of living is on everyone's minds these days. How
do Eugene and Springfield compare to your current town of residence?
Visit the Cost
of Living Wizard from Salary.com to compare and contrast your
living expenses.
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Government
Residents of the Willamette valley are very involved with local government
and there is a diverse range of political opinion. The community is
dedicated to public service, with high rates of volunteerism, activism
and charity.
- A historical description of the government of the City of Eugene
can be found at the Living
in Eugene page at the official City of Eugene website. Visit the
official City
of Eugene website to learn about current government activity.
- Visit the City
of Springfield website to learn about the local government of
Springfield.
Climate
The Eugene an Springfield area covers approximately 55 square miles,
with the Willamette River running through the hearts of the cities and
the McKenzie River joining the Willamette to the north of the towns.
Our climate is one of the area's attractive features. Mild winters,
long growing seasons, and few drastic weather changes are characteristic.
Autumn, winter and spring showers make the green vegetation lush year-round,
and the summers are sunny and idyllic.
- The National
Weather Service provides information on local forecasts and climatological
changes, with a clickable interface.
- Visit WordIQ
for a more through description of the climate and geography of the
Willamette Valley.
Health and Wellness
Eugene and Springfield have world-class healthcare facilities, featuring
both conventional and alternative medicines. Our residents have a tendency
to be health-conscious and proactive when it comes to family wellness.
Exercise and recreation, locally grown produce and dairy products and
preventative health care all contribute to the community's healthy (and
happy!) population.
- Our main area hospitals are described by Planet
Eugene.
- A more comprehensive list of specialist care, including alternative
medicine, can be found at The
Physician's Directory, powered by DEX Online.
- Dex Online also has a Sports
and Recreation guide, listing area health clubs and fitness resources.
- Don't forget the pets! Our citizens love their animals, and responsible
pet-ownership is a big part of our local culture. The Pets
and Animals section of Planet Eugene will tell you all about the
area's pet resources, health care and adoption opportunities.
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