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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.
State fines top Cherriots official $100 after ethics investigation
General manager Allan Pollock will also donate his accumulated rewards as a penalty for applying his personal airline and hotel membership rewards accounts to Cherriots-funded business trips.
Cherriots hopes to add Albany express service, increase frequency in coming years
Agency leaders said a long-range plan the board will consider Thursday is a first step toward building more robust public transit serving Oregon’s capital. Whether the agency’s plans will happen as outlined depends on securing grants.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Cherriots board discusses plans for transit expansions, improved technology
The board meets Thursday evening to review a long-term plan guiding the transit agency's development over the next 20 years.