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Cascades East Transit plans earlier start, expanded hours and proposed $2 base fare; public comment open through August
Summary
Cascades East Transit told the board it plans to restore earlier service hours starting June 2, proposes a $2 base fare ($4 dial‑a‑ride) with a 3-trip‑per‑day cap and reduced fares at half price for qualifiers; a public comment period runs ahead of a COIC board decision Aug. 7.
Cascades East Transit (CET) Director Bob Johnson briefed the Deschutes County Board on May 21 about planned service and fare changes and a public outreach schedule.
Johnson said CET will restore earlier service hours starting June 2, changing Bend fixed-route hours to begin at 6 a.m. and run through 7:30 p.m. He said the agency will run 30‑minute headways during peak periods and hold a “tri-transit week” June 2–8 to promote the expanded service. CET expects to add Route 8 in Northeast Bend on…
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