What does a more complete transit network look like?
Oregon’s transit network has not received nearly as much funding and development as the State’s road network over the last century, so transit is not currently a viable transportation option for many Oregonians.
Numerous transit providers do not have enough funding to provide service on weekends or after 5PM on weekdays, and many cannot offer routes along key transportation corridors to other cities in surrounding areas.
Additional STIF funding would allow Oregon transit providers to implement new services and capital projects listed below:
Albany Transit needs a larger bus barn and operations center. STIF funding enabled the district to purchase a new van with a wheelchair lift.
Coos County Area Transit launched Saturday service between Charleston, Coos Bay, and North Bend, as well as new service from Coos Bay to Florence. It’s looking to better integrate its fixed rate service in Coos Bay and establish a centralized transit hub to replace use of a Walmart parking lot.
Josephine County Transit wants to add Saturday service, increase intercity routes, including connecting with Umpqua Public Transit in Roseburg. It also wants to purchase more clean energy vehicles and invest in greater accessibility.
Link Public Transit would use additional STIF funding to sustain and expand intercity service between The Dalles and Hood River and to provide service to smaller communities and the Native American community in Celilo Village.
The Linn Shuttle, operated by Senior Citizens of Sweet Home, Inc., used STIF funding to increase shuttle service from seven to 10 runs per day between Foster, Sweet Home, Lebanon, and Albany, with trips as late as 10 pm and a stop at a Winco store. It wants to expand Dial-a-Bus service.
Linx Transit would use additional STIF funding to increase service levels, add a new bus and van, fill in service gaps and construct accessible bus stops.
The SRT-Malheur Express wants to expand service hours, install fleet management software, and employ passenger-facing, real-time GPS or scheduling and display boards. It also wants to create an e-fare system.
Quail Trail Transit needs to help to cover the cost of medical trips for veterans and to establish intercity connections between Klamath Falls, Bend, and Burns.