| 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 |
Nota: Los jóvenes de 0 a 18 años pueden viajar en todos los servicios de Cherriots de forma gratuita. No se requiere pase.
Cherriots administers three grants for transportation projects in Marion and Polk Counties. Funding comes from three different sources: the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF), 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) and the Section 5310 Program Management Plan, dated March 2024. 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 below for details regarding each grant application.
As of July 1, 2023 the Special Transportation Fund (STF) has been merged into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) program. Consolidation of the STF and STIF public transportation funding programs was directed by Senate Bill 1601, which passed in the July 2020 First Special Session of the Oregon State Legislature. The purpose of this merger is to increase efficiency and funding reliability for public transportation providers throughout Oregon.
Additional information about this consolidation can be found on the Oregon Department of Transportation website.
The State of Oregon has established a Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (“STIF”) for the purpose of financing and enhancing public transportation programs as provided under ORS 184.751-184.766. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Rail and Public Transit Division administers the STIF program. Pursuant to State law, Salem Area Mass Transit District (“SAMTD” or “District”) is the designated Qualified Entity eligible to receive STIF Funds for Marion and Polk Counties. The SAMTD Board of Directors hereby establishes an advisory committee to advise and assist the Board of Directors with regard to the District’s STIF program within the two counties.
Additional information about the STIF program can be found on ODOT's STIF Program Overview.
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. Additionally, for specific details on the selection process and eligible activities refer to the Program Management Plan.
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
