A first round of electric buses are close to hitting the streets, while new federal money will allow Cherriots to buy five more.
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YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots board to consider budget
The Salem Area Mass Transit District’s board meets Thursday, June 22, to consider adopting its budget for the next year, and an annual donation of bus passes to local nonprofits.
Eight Salemites nominated to oversee transit, state library, worker’s comp
Gov. Tina Kotek announced a slate of appointments to state boards and the governing body overseeing Cherriots.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots board to vote on electric bus purchase, expanded security services
The Salem Area Mass Transit District Board meets Thursday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots to consider updating travel policy for directors
The Salem Area Mass Transit District plans to increase route service in early May as its board considers tighter policies for its members.
Salem looks to revive its streetcar system
A legislative proposal hopes to go “back to the future” by studying the feasibility of a streetcar system for Salem commuters. Local historians say the hurdles that killed the system a century ago may come back into play for today’s plans.
State legislators consider potential for rail service between Beaverton and Salem
If approved, the bill would allocate funds for a feasibility study on expanding commuter rail service from Wilsonville to Salem. Without a clear intent for project governance, though, the Salem Area Mass Transit District warns that the study could collect dust.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots rates high in satisfaction survey shows
Thursday’s meeting will include presentations on recent customer and community satisfaction surveys, and a vote on spending for four buses.
COLUMN: A dispatch from an unusual bus ride
Abbey McDonald of Salem Reporter describes her experience driving a Cherriots bus on a closed course, in advance of a district hiring event on Feb. 21.
AGENDA: Cherriots considers lowering fares, plans for e-fare
On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Cherriots board will discuss proposals to lower fare on its regional and 1X routes and move to a cashless fare system.
