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Cherriots tells Stayton council about Route 30X ridership, vanpool subsidies and upcoming service review

Stayton City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Cherriots (Salem Area Mass Transit District) updated the Stayton City Council on its regional routes, reported Route 30X made 12,248 rides in fiscal 2025 with roughly 25% originating in Stayton, described a vanpool subsidy of up to 50% and outlined a spring operational analysis for potential service adjustments.

Cherriots (the Salem Area Mass Transit District) representatives briefed the Stayton City Council on the agency’s regional services and local connections, saying the system includes eight regional routes and several vanpool offerings that link smaller towns in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties to Salem.

Cherriots board president Maria Preci introduced the presentation and transit planner Jolin Franke walked councilors through a four-slide summary. Franks said Route 30X, the Stayton–Salem express, made 12,248 rides in fiscal year 2025 and that roughly 25% of those trips originated in Stayton. “So our regional service is comprised of 8…

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