Additional services
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)
Grants
Funding transportation projects
Cherriots administers three grants for transportation projects in Marion and Polk Counties. Funding comes from three different sources: the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund, the State Special Transportation Fund (STF), and Federal Section 5310 funds passed through the Oregon Department of Transportation (5310 (ODOT)). Cherriots is the STF Agency for Marion and Polk Counties, and as such, the District screens the projects that go to ODOT and FTA for final approval. The application processes are documented in the Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan (The Coordinated Plan), dated September 2019. Details such as eligible applicants, eligible projects, and project selection criteria can be found in the application instructions when they become available. Click on the tabs above for details regarding each grant application.
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the availability of Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) grants to support public transportation services, through the Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD). SAMTD is a designated as the Qualified Entity overseeing the allocation of these funds for Marion and Polk counties. STIF funds can be used for public transportation projects, and can be used for operating, capital purchases, or planning.
Details on the STIF program and application form is available at:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ODOT2/subrecipientprojectapplication202325
These funds are for project and services that will be delivered from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.
During two public meetings, the STIF Advisory Committee (STIFAC) will review grant proposals and make a project priority ranking recommendation to the SAMTD Board. There will be time for public testimony at the STIFAC meetings. These meetings will be held online on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 10:00 am, and Friday, October 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Please refer to the corresponding grant application instructions for all of the eligibility requirements for organizations and projects.
Please direct questions regarding this opportunity to: Angela Henson, Administrative Assistant, angela.henson@cherriots.org, (503) 588-2424.
To submit an application, send it to: Attn: Angela Henson, angela.henson@cherriots.org. Paper copies will not be accepted. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., September 19, 2022, to be considered.
Si desea una copia de este aviso público en español, por favor visite el sitio web a partir del 19 de septiembre de 2022 (http://cherriots.org/grants) o por teléfono: 503-588-2424.
FONDOS DISPONIBLES PARA PROYECTOS DE TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO
El Departamento de Transporte de Oregón (ODOT) anuncio la disponibilidad de Transporte Estatal Subvenciones del Fondo de Mejoramiento (STIF) para apoyar servicios de transporte, a través del Distrito Transporte Masivo de la Área de Salem (SAMTD). SAMTD es la Entidad Habilitada designada para supervisar la asignación de estos fondos para los condados de Marion y Polk. Los fondos del STIF se pueden utilizar para proyectos de transporte publicos, y puede ser utilizado para operaciones, compras de capital o planificación.
Los detalles sobre el programa STIF y la aplicación de solicitud están disponibles en:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ODOT2/stifplan202325
Estos fondos son para proyectos y servicios que se entregarán a partir del 1 de julio de 2023 hasta el 30 de junio de 2025.
Durante dos reuniones públicas, el Comité Consultivo del STIF (STIFAC) revisará las propuestas de subvención y hará una prioridad del Proyecto recomendación de clasificación a la Junta de SAMTD. Habrá tiempo para el testimonio público en las reuniones del STIFAC. Estas reuniones se llevarán a cabo en línea el miércoles 21 de septiembre de 2022 a las 10:00 am, y el viernes 7 de octubre de 2022 a las 10:00 am.
Por favor consulte las instrucciones de solicitud de subvención correspondientes para todos los requisitos de elegibilidad para organizaciones y proyectos.
Por favor dirija sus preguntas sobre esta oportunidad a: Angela Henson, asistente administrativa, angela.henson@cherriots.org, (503) 588-2424.
Para enviar una solicitud, envíela a: A la atención de: Angela Henson,
angela.henson@cherriots.org. No se aceptan copias de papel. Las solicitudes deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 pm del 19 de septiembre de 2022, para ser considerada.
Si desea una copia de este aviso público en español, por favor visite el sitio web a partir del 19 de septiembre de 2022 (http://cherriots.org/grants) o por teléfono: 503-588-2424.
Please refer to the STIF grants tab.
Title 49 USC Section 5310 authorizes the formula assistance program for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program and provides formula funds to designated recipients to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) is a designated recipient of 5310(FTA) funds for the Salem-Keizer urban area and is responsible for soliciting for projects on an annual basis. Section 5310 funds (5310(FTA)) can be used for public transportation projects serving seniors and individuals with disabilities within the Salem-Keizer urban growth boundary only.
Matching local funds are required for 5310 Formula grant. The match ratio is dependent on the type of project proposed. Projects must be listed in the Cherriots “Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan” dated September 2019. A list of eligible projects can be found in the tables of Chapter 6, beginning on p. 51.
Title 49 USC Section 5310 authorizes the formula assistance program for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program and provides formula funds to designated recipients to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Cherriots is the agency responsible for distributing formula allocations for projects located within Marion and Polk Counties for Section 5310 funds passed through ODOT. This program funds eligible capital, contracted service, and preventive maintenance projects for transportation providers serving seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Through the Jobs and Transportation Act (JTA), ODOT has supplemented Federal Transit Administration (FTA) §5310 funds with flexible Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding. In recent years, as much as 88% of §5310 funding distributed by the state was due to ODOT STP funds transferred to the FTA §5310 Program.
ODOT’s 5310 program requires that all projects selected for award address at least one need or strategy identified in the Cherriots Coordinated Public Transportation – Human Services Transportation Plan dated September 2019 (“The Coordinated Plan”).
Please refer to the STIF grants tab.