Cherriots | Bicycling

Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional	Full Fare	Reduced Fare
One-Ride	$1.60	$0.80
Day Pass	$3.25	$1.50
30 Day Pass or Month Pass	$45.00	$22.50
Annual Pass (Cherriots Tap Card or Umo Mobility App)	$540.00	$270.00

Cherriots LIFT and Cherriots Dial-a-Ride	Fare
One-Ride (one way)	$3.20
Universal LIFT Month Pass (Cherriots Tap Card or Umo Mobility App)	$90.00

Cherriots Local y Cherriots Regional	Tarifa Normal	Tarifa Reducida
Un-Viaje	$1.60	$0.80
Pase del Día	$3.25	$1.50
Pase de Mes y Pase de 30 Días	$45.00	$22.50
Pase Anual (Cherriots Tap Card o Umo Mobility App)	$540.00	$270.00

Cherriots LIFT y Cherriots Dial-a-Ride	Tarifa
Un-Viaje (solo ida)	$3.20

Commuting to work or school by bike is smart on so many levels. There are health benefits, as well as the chance to clear your head and relax while you ride. Choosing to travel by pedal power and not by car is financially savvy as well – it saves thousands of dollars a year in fuel, insurance, and parking. And biking is one of the greenest ways to go! You can use Get There to find a bicycling partner too. All Cherriots buses are equipped with bike racks so buses can be a part of your commute as well.

How to Load a Bicycle on a Cherriots Bus

Remove water bottles, pumps, and other loose items.
Alert the driver when loading or unloading your bicycle from the bus bike rack.
You can load your bike from the curb or in front of the bus. Do not step into oncoming traffic to load your bike.
Use one hand to pull down the release and hold your bike with your other hand. Do not lean your bike against the bus.
Lift your bike onto the bike rack and fit wheels into the wheel slots. Each wheel slot is labeled for front and rear wheel.
Raise the support arm over the front tire as close to the front brake as possible. Your bike is now securely latched.
Board the bus and pick up a Bicycle Retrieval Card from the side of the farebox. This is your reminder to retrieve your bike when you exit.

Tips for Riding Near Buses

Obey all traffic laws and remember that Oregon law requires anyone under age 16 to wear a helmet.
Only pass a bus on the left. Bus drivers are trained to share the road with all users, but their attention is directed at many things. Be aware of buses moving toward their stops, possibly across bike lanes.
Be aware at intersections. Do not position yourself to the right of a bus at an intersection. A bus may appear like it is going straight when it is setting up for a right turn.
Look for the mirrors. If you cannot see the mirrors on the bus, the bus driver cannot see you.
Avoid leapfrogging. Bus drivers are trained to avoid leapfrogging around people riding bikes. Bicyclists should attempt to do the same. If you cannot stay ahead of a bus, stay behind the bus while the operator picks up passengers and allow the bus to get ahead of you. Never pass a bus on the right and try to stay visible to the driver at all times.
Be predictable. Don’t jump from the sidewalk to the street and back again, avoid weaving in and out of traffic, and always signal your intentions to turn and stop.
Be attentive. Pay attention to construction, road hazards, and any changes in traffic patterns.
Cross railroad tracks at a 90 degree angle and be sure to not move into the path of moving traffic.

Area Bicycle Maps

Take a look at the following maps to plan your trip on the safest route:

Contact Transportation Options for a free print copy of the Salem and Willamette Valley map: info@cherriots.org or 503-588-2877.

Bicycle repair stations in Marion and Polk counties

Keizer Civic Center
930 Chemawa Rd NE
Keizer, OR 97303

Keizer Transit Center
5860 Keizer Station Blvd.
Keizer, OR 97303

Riverfront Park (near the Tom McCall statue at the roundabout)
200 Water St. NE
Salem, OR 97301

Silverton City Hall
306 S Water St
Silverton, OR 97381

Monmouth Police Department
450 Pacific Hwy W
Monmouth, OR 97361

Independence Sports Park (near the boat launch)
Deann Dr.
Independence, OR 97351

Independence Riverview Park (Biker/boater campground)
50 C St
Independence, OR 97351

Independence Riverview Park (near the water fountain)
50 C St
Independence, OR 97351

Independence Hotel (patio area)
201 Osprey Lane
Independence, OR 97351

Oregon Bicyclist Manual

How to ride safely and legally on the streets.

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Bicycling

How to Load a Bicycle on a Cherriots Bus

Unloading Your Bike

Types of Bikes Allowed on the Bus

Tips for Riding Near Buses

Area Bicycle Maps

Interactive Online Bicycle Map from the City of Salem

Interactive Online Bicycle Map from the City of Salem

PDF Bicycle Map of Oregon

PDF Bicycle Map of Oregon

PDF Bicycle Map of Salem and Willamette Valley

PDF Bicycle Map of Salem and Willamette Valley

PDF Bicycle Map of Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence

PDF Bicycle Map of Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence

Keizer area bicycle route maps

Bicycle repair stations in Marion and Polk counties

Oregon Bicyclist Manual

Oregon Bicyclist Manual