Cherriots | Bicycling

Cherriots Local ›	Adult / Full Fare	Reduced and Youth
One-ride	$1.60	$0.80
Day pass	$3.25	$1.50
30-day pass	$45.00	$22.50
Summer youth pass	-	$40.00
Annual pass	$540.00	$270.00

Cherriots Regional 10X-50X / Polk County Flex ›	Adult / Full Fare	Reduced and Youth
One-ride	$2.25	$1.50
Day pass	$4.50	$3.00
Month pass	$60.00
Universal month pass (good on Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional)	$85.00	$42.50

Regional Cherriots 1x ›	Adult / Full Fare	Reduced and Youth
One-ride	$3.00	$1.50
Day pass	-	-
Universal month pass (good on Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional)	$85.00	$42.50

Cherriots Local ›	Adult / Full Fare	Reduced and Youth
One-ride	$1.60	$0.80
Day pass	$3.25	$1.50
30-day pass	$45.00	$22.50
Summer youth pass	-	$40.00
Annual pass	$540.00	$270.00

Cherriots Regional 10X-50X / Polk County Flex ›	Adult / Full Fare	Reduced and Youth
One-ride	$2.25	$1.50
Day pass	$4.50	$3.00
Month pass	$60.00
Universal month pass (good on Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional)	$85.00	$42.50

Regional Cherriots 1x ›	Adult / Full Fare	Reduced and Youth
One-ride	$3.00	$1.50
Day pass	-	-
Universal month pass (good on Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional)	$85.00	$42.50

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 Drive Less Connect 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 Trip Choice for a free print copy of the Salem and Willamette Valley map: tripchoice@cherriots.org or 503-371-7665.

Bicycle Repair Stations in the Salem-Keizer Area

Downtown Transit Center
220 High St. NE
Salem, OR 97301

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

Oregon Bicyclist Manual

How to ride safely and legally on the streets.

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Bicyclist's Survival Guide

Live to ride. Ride to live.

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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 Bike Map of Salem and Willamette Valley

PDF Bike Map of Salem and Willamette Valley

Bicycle Repair Stations in the Salem-Keizer Area

Oregon Bicyclist Manual

Oregon Bicyclist Manual

Bicyclist's Survival Guide

Bicyclist's Survival Guide