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UPDATE: Cherriots board approves 2% raise for general manager
Cherriots’ board approved an update to its equity guidelines and a raise for General Manager Allan Pollock during its Sept. 28 meeting.
UPDATE: Cherriots approves contracts for tech, community surveys
During its Aug. 24 meeting, Cherriots’ board of directors approved a $2.9 million project for systemwide communication and bus tracking, and a contract for community surveys.
Cherriots riders will soon have the option to pay by app or tap card
Starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, Cherriots will launch its e-fare program letting riders pay for fare using a phone app or tap card. The move – which will accompany, not replace, the fare box option – will help riders save money and board with ease, the district said.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Transit bills that passed and died during the state legislative session
During its Thursday, July 27, meeting, the Cherriots board of directors will hear a summary of the outcomes of statewide transit bills during the 2023 legislative session. They will also hear a preliminary financial report for the fiscal year that just ended.
Cherriots employees compete for glory in annual bus Roadeo
In a unique team bonding event, 40 Cherriots employees, from office workers up to General Manager Allan Pollock, competed Saturday in an annual bus obstacle course.
Cherriots gets federal boost for more electric buses
A first round of electric buses are close to hitting the streets, while new federal money will allow Cherriots to buy five more.
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.