Extended hours and more service changes in June
Cascades East Transit is gearing up for major service changes this summer! Extended hours in Bend and new pilot services are coming in June. Other routes will see fare changes … Continued
Central Oregon transit projects awarded state funding
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), operator of Cascades East Transit (CET), was recently awarded multiple competitive grants from Oregon’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF). These grants are from the … Continued
Construction impacts at Hawthorne Station in March
The Hawthorne Station Safety Improvement Project is nearing completion! The new realignment of bus shelters is now in place, but will see a temporary change during two short closures. Starting … Continued
Webinar: Public Transit & the 2025 Legislative Session
The Oregon Transit Association will host a free webinar for public transit professionals to learn about the OTA’s policy and revenue recommendations for the 2025 Legislative Session. OTA members and … Continued
Route 30 changes February 3
Route 30 changes again starting Monday, February 3! We implemented safety changes in January, but heard feedback that the timing in the morning made it hard for riders to connect … Continued
Route 11 adds new bus stop at WorkSource
WorkSource in Bend is moving their main offices from the building near the Lava Lanes bowling alley to a new building at 1007 Emkay Drive on the west side of … Continued
Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting, December 2024
The Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee for Central Oregon meets every two months. The next meeting is on Wednesday, December 18 at Hawthorne Station. For the first time we now … Continued
Mt Bachelor Ski Bus starts full season schedule on November 29!
Save money and reduce CO2 emissions by riding the Mt. Bachelor Ski Bus! The full schedule starts on November 29 and provides convenient access to and from the mountain. Starting … Continued
CET awarded for reducing vehicle trips
Cascades East Transit received the program of the year award from the Transportation Options Group of Oregon. The award recognizes CET for its recreation services reducing drive alone vehicle trips, … Continued
Route 11 major detour due to construction
Route 11 in Bend will begin a major detour on Monday, September 9, due to construction closing part of Century Drive. The construction will last until November. The detour will … Continued