Justice for Trainsong
Join us for a community meeting about the proposed USD Biofuels rail-to-truck transfer station industrial development in Trainsong
WHAT: Community Meeting to discuss plans of the proposed unsuitable siting of a biofuels transfer station in the Trainsong neighborhood, hosted by Beyond Toxics and the Active Bethel Community Neighborhood Association (ABC)
WHEN: Monday, October 7, 2024, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Lions of Judah Christian Center, 2600 Wood Ave., Eugene, OR 97402 (google map)
For more info: email Zach Mulholland
Join us to hear updates, ask questions, and express your concerns about the environmental and community impacts of this proposal. Mayor Lucy Vinis and City Councilor Lyndsie Leech (Ward 7), will also be present to discuss the project with Eugene residents.
We encourage all West Eugene residents, especially those from Bethel, Trainsong, and River Road neighborhoods, to attend this IMPORTANT Oct. 7th meeting!
FOR THE PRESS: See the Oct. 1 Press Release (PDF)
Why are we concerned?
The Trainsong neighborhood has already been subjected to decades of industrial pollution, contaminated water, and toxic emissions from nearby industries. Now, this proposed industrial project seeks to introduce a biofuel terminal right in our community?! Enough is enough! Beyond Toxics and the Trainsong neighbors will not stand by while our children, families, and neighbors are exposed to even more dangerous pollutants and disaster risks. We demand better protections for Trainsong!
The proposed USDCF LLC fuel depot would be located in the Trainsong neighborhood 40 to 70 feet from nearby homes. USDCF states that 40 fuel tanker trucks will follow the rout along Bethel Drive (purple dotted line) and plans for 70% of fueling operations to take place between 6 PM and 6 AM.
Overnight deliveries pose a substantial burden for both Trainsong and River Road neighborhoods from noise, vibrations, bright lights and diesel emissions from increased railcar coupling and diesel trucks idling. The City of Eugene has rubber-stamped this project without rules to protect residents from exposure to havardous air pollutants from increased heavy truck traffic and evaporating compounds.
Take Action! Attend the Oct. 7th Meeting!
We Need Your Input
USD Clean Fuels LLC is planning to build a biofuels terminal that would bring 40 one-way tanker truck trips daily through the Trainsong neighborhood. This facility will transload ethanol, renewable diesel, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from railcars to trucks, with no on-site storage. This means potential risks from increased air pollution, traffic congestion, noise, and more—affecting a community already burdened by a legacy of industrial pollution.
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