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Cascades East Transit plans earlier service, new routes and fares; public comment period open
Summary
Cascades East Transit told Deschutes County commissioners it will expand fixed‑route hours beginning June 2, add a Northeast Bend route July 14 and reintroduce fares this fall with a proposed $2 full fare and $1 reduced fare, plus a three‑trip daily cap; agency is taking public comment through summer.
Cascades East Transit (CET) staff briefed the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners May 21 on an array of operational changes this summer and fall, including expanded hours, new routes and the reintroduction of fares.
CET Director Bob Johnson told the board the agency will restore earlier morning service on Bend fixed routes, moving weekday service start to 6 a.m. beginning June 2 and extending evening service toward 7:30 p.m. He said the change is intended to serve commuters and employees with earlier start times. CET also plans a “Tri‑Transit Week” June 2–8 of outreach…
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