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Ride the mountain shuttle for FREE all day on August 18

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THE BIKE + BRUNCH EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO SMOKE The mountain shuttle will continue to run for anyone who was counting on it today and rides on Transit to Trails will still be free today, but please do what is best for your safety under these conditions. Join us at the Mt Bachelor Park … Continued

Bend to Mt. Bachelor Summer Shuttle Service operates through September 3rd

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Cascades East Transit launched a new service between Bend and Mt Bachelor starting June 21. Expanding on the success of the popular Winter Shuttle to Mt Bachelor, this new Summer Shuttle branded as Transit to Trails will include stops at popular trailheads along Century Drive. It will operate five days a week, from Wednesday to … Continued

CET is seeking Regional Public Transportation Advisory Committee Members

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CET is accepting applications for new RPTAC members through September 29, 2023!  COIC/CET is seeking applicants to serve on the Regional Public Transportation Advisory Committee (“RPTAC”) to help shape current and future transit service in Central Oregon. As a regional forum, the RPTAC identifies transportation needs of each Central Oregon community, educates citizens about the … Continued

CET adds 9 am run for Route 22 to increase frequency starting June 1

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Starting June 1, Route 22 will have an additional 9 am run between Redmond and Madras, which will provide more frequency and reliability for riders. CET is increasing the frequency of its routes as more drivers are hired, which provides more options for customers to get to their destinations using the bus. Thanks for riding … Continued

CET returns to 30-minute frequencies on Routes 1, 3, 7 and 11 weekdays in Bend!

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Due to a successful driver recruitment and training effort, CET is happy to announce a return to 30-minute frequencies for Bend Fixed Routes 1, 3, 7, and 11 during the weekdays! This increased service frequency will provide riders with more flexibility and convenience to access jobs, school, shopping, health care, and other important destinations. And … Continued

CET Expands Madras Dial-A-Ride Boundary and Offers SMS Text Alerts for Passengers

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Cascades East Transit (CET) expanded its Dial-A-Ride boundary in Madras in April, 2023 to ensure more residents can access their destinations using public transportation. CET also now offers SMS text alerts to inform passengers when their vehicles will arrive. Passengers can request text alerts when riding on any of CET’s regional Dial-A-Ride vehicles when they … Continued

Free WiFi is now available on CET fixed-route buses!

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CET now offers free public wireless internet on select routes – connect once and surf the web on fixed-route buses and recreation shuttles such as Mount Bachelor and Ride the River! Click here for additional wi-fi information and troubleshooting. Riders will only need to connect once to the “CET WiFi” network and they will remain … Continued

Bend Fixed-Route Detour Information

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Due to the City of Bend’s ongoing construction activities, the following bus detours are in place for Bend fixed route services: Route 7 Starting February 22, Route 7 is detoured due to construction related to the Neff & Purcell Improvements Project. The following following stops will be out of service: Purcell @ Lotus (W) Purcell … Continued

CET to Operate Saturday Community Connector Services Starting February 1!

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Starting February 1, 2020, CET will launch its first Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) project introducing Saturday service for regional Community Connectors in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, La Pine, Madras, Sisters, and Warm Springs! Community Connector schedules with Saturday service starting February 1 are listed under the schedule information tab on our website and area also … Continued

COIC/CET is seeking applicants to serve on the Regional Public Transportation Advisory Committee (RPTAC)

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RPTAC members help shape current and future transit services in Central Oregon. As a regional forum, the RPTAC identifies transportation needs of each Central Oregon community, educates citizens about the value of public transportation, and advocates for new and expanded services. This committee also provides a platform for citizens to provide comments about service expansions, … Continued