Eugene Midtown Business Associates (MBA) was formed by a volunteer group of business owners and residents in Eugene's "Midtown" (11th to 15th and Charnelton to Ferry) to address the increasingly problematic incidents of crime in our area. Muggings, vandalism and trespassing were becoming commonplace. When the City would not respond adequately to Midtown's call for help, Midtown Business Association, a non-profit 501(c)6, was formed to address the problem by hiring private security to patrol our streets, parking lots and alleys.

The sole purpose of Eugene MBA is to ensure safety and security, which is essential to the economic health of our area. Dues are used only to pay for security and insurance and our Board is made up of volunteers. Over the years, our service has expanded and today the Association pays for two bicycle security patrol officers. The results of this patrol have been dramatic. According to the Eugene Police Department, crime in the area is down over 50%.