Ian Davidson

03/20/2026

The transit operators and maintenance workers of Cherriots are the best in the business!

02/14/2026

Happy birthday, Oregon and happy valentine's day to all who celebrate!

02/05/2026

10/31/2025

90,000 people in Marion and Polk County depend on SNAP. In two days, because of failures at the highest level of our federal government, our neighbors, our family members, and our friends, will not receive their November SNAP food assistance. Of those 90,000, almost 30,000 are children, about 9,000 are seniors and about 17,000 are disabled.

Individuals and organizations are helping where they can, including Cherriots, the public transit provider for the region. Beginning November 1, 2025, riders traveling to and from food banks and food pantries may ride at no cost; just tell the driver where you are going when you board the bus and your ride is free.

Our mission is "creating community connections." Sometimes that means connecting you from Point A to Point B, and sometimes it means connecting you to the resources you need at no cost to you because it’s what’s needed.

09/28/2025

Tomorrow, I will be answering your questions about the service enhancements Cherriots is proposing over at r/SALEM.

Our proposed service enhancements are decades overdue and would *finally* begin to provide the level of service we need.

You can post your questions now: https://bit.ly/IanDavidsonAMA

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09/20/2025

🌞 Today is the day at Riverfront Park! 🎉

Whether you are going to an event or just soaking up some sun at the park? Cherriots makes it easy with our FREE Event Shuttle:

- The shuttle operates today from 10:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

- Ride to the Downtown Transit Center and transfer to the shuttle

- Or park at Marion Parkade and hop on the bus

No parking stress, just smooth sailing. 🚌 See you on board!

Click here for shuttle route, stops, and schedule info 👉https://www.cherriots.org/media/doc/Cherriots_Event_Shuttle_Schedule_-_2025-09-20.pdf

07/25/2025

Tonight's board meeting ran late so I caught the 10 pm bus home. You might not realize it, but that is truly remarkable. My ride home would not have been possible when I first joined the board in July 2019 because our buses stopped running at 9 pm. Now, thanks to state investment, our buses run until 11 pm.

13 other people boarded the bus with me.

Transit investments change lives and communities.

07/24/2025

It's always very gratifying to see the incredible work of recognized, especially when bench marked among some of the best transit agencies in the United States.

This time, Cherriots took home gold, silver, and bronze medals from the latest TransDash Performance Summit Awards, an awards ceremony that transit agencies from across the country participate in:

1st Place 🥇
• Ridership Change from 2021 to 2024
• Cost per Customer Trip Change from 2021 to 2023 - 1st
• Job Access by Transit in Jan-Mar 2025

2nd Place 🥈
• Customer Net Promoter Score in 2024

3rd Place 🥉
• Ridership Change from 2023 to 2024
• Personal Value in 2024
• Overall Customer Satisfaction Change from 2023 to 2024
• Population Near Transit in Jan-Mar 2025

Please join me in congratulating all the Cherriots staff whose efforts contributed to winning this national recognition!

07/22/2025

The City of Silverton is considering different ways they can enhance public transit services in and around the city. Please take a few minutes to let them know what you would like to see!

The City of Silverton is exploring ways to enhance our local transportation services, and we want to hear from you! In collaboration with AMMA Transit and Jarret Walker, we are conducting a thorough transit study to evaluate our current system, identify service gaps, and develop solutions to better meet the needs of our community.

At present, Silverton offers two main public transit options: the Silver Trolley, which operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM, and the Cherriots 20X Bus, which provides multiple daily trips between Silverton and Salem. While these services are valuable, we know there are some limitations.

We're considering several service enhancements, including extended hours of operation, Saturday service, broader route boundaries, and more flexible ride-booking options through a mobile app or by phone. We’re also evaluating the potential for a fixed route connecting to Mt. Angel, or a shared ride service that accommodates multiple passengers.

We invite you to take a few moments to complete our community survey and share your thoughts and ideas. You may either scan the QR code, use the link in our bio, or stop by our office (410 N Water Street) for a paper copy.

Take the survey today!
https://publicinput.com/r35866

For additional comments or questions, please reach out to [email protected].

07/16/2025

Which improvements are most important for public transit in Salem and Keizer? wants to know if you’d favor expanded services and routes. How about service enhancements, such as reservable rides or bikes? Or maybe more frequent bus service downtown? Take the survey at https://bit.ly/3Za1jkw