| Cherriots Local › | Full Fare | Reduced Fare | Youth Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $1.60 | $0.80 | $0.50 |
| Day Pass | $3.25 | $1.50 | $1.00 |
| 30-Day Pass | $45.00 | $22.50 | $10.00 |
| Annual Pass | $540.00 | $270.00 | $120.00 |
| Cherriots Regional 10X-50X and Route 45 › | Full Fare | Reduced Fare | Youth Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $2.25 | $1.50 | $1.00 |
| Day Pass | $4.50 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| Month Pass | $60.00 | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Universal Month Pass (good on Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional) |
$85.00 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Cherriots Regional 1X › | Full Fare | Reduced Fare | Youth Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $3.00 | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| Day Pass | - | - | - |
| Universal Month Pass (good on Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional) |
$85.00 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Cherriots LIFT
$3.20 for a One-Ride trip (one-way)
Cherriots Shop and Ride
$3.20 for a One-Ride trip on the Dial-a-Ride service (one-way)
$1.25 for a One-Ride trip on the Shopper Shuttle service (one-way)
| Cherriots Local › | Full Fare | Reduced Fare | Youth Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $1.60 | $0.80 | $0.50 |
| Day Pass | $3.25 | $1.50 | $1.00 |
| 30-Day Pass | $45.00 | $22.50 | $10.00 |
| Annual Pass | $540.00 | $270.00 | $120.00 |
| Cherriots Regional 10X-50X and Route 45 › | Full Fare | Reduced Fare | Youth Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $2.25 | $1.50 | $1.00 |
| Day Pass | $4.50 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| Month Pass | $60.00 | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Universal Month Pass (good on Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional) |
$85.00 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Cherriots Regional 1X › | Full Fare | Reduced Fare | Youth Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $3.00 | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| Day Pass | - | - | - |
| Universal Month Pass (good on Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional) |
$85.00 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
It’s time for A Better Cherriots. As the project name suggests, Cherriots is working to provide better bus service in Salem-Keizer and the surrounding region. With the passage of Oregon House Bill 2017 (HB 2017), Cherriots received more resources in 2019 to provide a major expansion in service and address other longstanding needs. This page outlines our progress on this project since 2017. Follow a link below to learn more or visit the Service Changes page for an update on changes that were scheduled for May 2020, but have now been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tap a button below to jump to a section outlining the history of these improvements:
May 2020 service enhancements - now postponed
While we were waiting for funding to add service, we made improvements for our riders in a number of ways. Follow the links below to learn more about these changes:
NOTE: some of the changes described below are not in effect during the coronavirus pandemic. Visit the Health page for updates.
Most Cherriots Local routes started operating later on weekdays starting September 3. The last trips of the evening now leave the transit centers at 11 p.m. Almost all of the Cherriots Local routes also operate on Saturdays as of September 7, generally at reduced levels of service from weekday service.
The chart below shows the later weekday evening and Saturday service levels. Click or tap the route number to view the specific route schedule for details.
| Route |
Later Weekday Evenings |
Saturdays (6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.) |
| Route 2 schedule | 60 min. service | 30 min. (60 min. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.) |
| Route 3 schedule | 60 min. service | 60 min. service |
| Route 4 schedule | 60 min. service | 60 min. service |
| Route 5 schedule | 60 min. service | 30 min. (60 min. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.) |
| Route 6 schedule | No Late Service | 60 min. service |
| Route 7 schedule | 30 min. service | 30 min. service |
| Route 8 schedule | 60 min. service | 60 min. service |
| Route 9 schedule | No Late Service | 60 min. service |
| Route 11 schedule | 30 min. service | 30 min. service |
| Route 12 schedule | No Late Service | No Saturday Service |
| Route 13 schedule | 60 min. service | 60 min. (7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.) |
| Route 14 schedule | No Late Service | No Saturday Service |
| Route 16 schedule | No Late Service | 60 min. (7:25 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.) |
| Route 17 schedule | 60 min. service | 30 min. (60 min. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.) |
| Route 18 schedule | 60 min. service | 60 min. (7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.) |
| Route 19 schedule | 60 min. service | 30 min. (60 min. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.) |
| Route 21 schedule | 60 min. service | 30 min. (60 min. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.) |
| Route 22 schedule | No Late Service | No Saturday Service |
| Route 23 schedule | No Late Service | No Saturday Service |
| Route 26 schedule | No Late Service | No Saturday Service |
| Route 27 schedule | No Late Service | No Saturday Service |
Since we changed all of the route schedules, we also updated the hours for the Downtown Transit Center lobby as of Sept. 3:
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: closed
NOTE: the lobby is closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Customer Service staff will be available during the following hours:
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: closed
NOTE: during the coronavirus pandemic, hours will vary. Visit the Health page for updates.
The lobby at Keizer Transit Center (KTC) is now open longer hours:
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: closed
NOTE: the lobby is closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
We also installed a traffic signal at KTC to enable buses and cars to exit left onto Keizer Station Blvd. This affects the following routes:
Most Cherriots Regional routes now operate later on weekdays as of September 3. Most of the Cherriots Regional routes also operate on Saturdays at reduced levels of service from weekday service.
The chart shows the additional weekday trips and Saturday service levels. Click or tap the route number to view the specific route schedule for details.
| Route | Weekday Service | Saturday Service |
| Route 1X Schedule | 3 additional round trips for a total of 13 | No Saturday Service |
| Route 10X Schedule | 2 additional round trips for a total of 8 | 3.5 round trips |
| Route 20X Schedule | No Change | 3.5 round trips |
| Route 30X Schedule | No Change | 2 round trips |
| Route 40X Schedule | 2 additional round trips for a total of 8 | 4 round trips |
| Route 50X Schedule | 2 additional round trips for a total of 4 | No Saturday Service |
| Polk County Flex Schedule | No Change | No Saturday Service |
Over the past few months, Cherriots has refined the plan to enhance service using the funds that we'll receive from the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund. This plan was recommended for approval by the Statewide Transportation Improvement Advisory Committee to the Cherriots Board of Directors on October 15, 2018. The plan was approved by the Board on October 25, 2018 and was submitted to the Oregon Department of Transportation on November 1, 2018.
The first phase of the plan for enhanced service will start in September 2019 and continue into future years. The first enhancement to Cherriots Local will be Saturday service and later weekday evenings starting in September 2019. For Cherriots Regional, we'll also add Saturday service and additional trips to some routes on weekdays. See below for maps outlining the proposal. The second phase of service enhancements will come in May of 2020. This will include some Sunday service and service on additional holidays for Cherriots Local routes.
Additionally, this plan includes a reduced youth fare for riders aged 6-18 which will be implemented in July 2019.
Every two years, Cherriots staff are tasked by the Board of Directors to evaluate the current fare structure. Cherriots staff created a fare proposal and presented it to the public in May and June 2018 to gather rider input. The goals were to:
1. Help families and low-income riders
2. Simplify fare structure
3. Facilitate transfers between local and regional buses
4. Encourage youth to ride
5. Ensure fare structure is equitable
During the public engagement period, we hosted a number of events to give people more details about our proposal, give them a chance to ask questions of the staff, and offer their feedback in person. These events were held at the Downtown Transit Center, Keizer Transit Center, and Chemeketa Community College.
We brought the public feedback to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee for them to read and discuss. Their recommendations were included in the application we submitted on November 1, 2018 for STIF dollars. The last draft of the plan will go to the Cherriots Board of Directors in the coming months for final approval. We'll post that plan as soon as it's complete.
We reached out to the public in February and March for input on our proposal and received a great response. We held open houses and information events at locations like the Downtown Transit Center, Broadway Coffeehouse, Chemeketa Community College, Center 50+, and many others. Staff walked through the proposal with attendees, answered questions, and received feedback. We'll use that feedback to make adjustments to the proposal. Read the report on our findings by clicking below:
In November 2017, Cherriots staff conducted a needs assessment. In addition to analyzing shifts in population and travel demand, staff conducted a rider and community survey and a survey of Cherriots frontline employees—those who interact directly with riders on a daily basis. This report can be found by clicking below:
