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Meet & Greet Scheduled for SETD Commissioner Candidates
Five Clatsop County residents have submitted applications to be selected Sunset Empire Transportation District (SETD) commissioners as the SETD Board of Commissioners moves forward to fill its three vacancies.
The candidates are: John Layton of Warrenton, former SETD transit center manager and IT specialist; William Ray of Astoria, former SETD driver and driver supervisor; Matthew Stolberg of Astoria who has served on the Seaside Transportation Commission; Kathleen Teeple of Seaside who serves on the Seaside Library Board; and Penny York of Seaside who has served on the Corvallis City Council where she participated in the creation of the Multimodal Transportation Advisory Board.
In keeping with their commitment to transparency, the SETD Board will host a public Meet & Greet event for the public to meet and learn about the candidates. The Meet & Greet will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the SETD Astoria Transit Center office, located at 900 Marine Drive, Astoria, Oregon.
The public is invited to attend to meet and learn about the candidates as they introduce themselves and respond to questions. This open-house style event provides an opportunity for riders, residents, visitors, and stakeholders to engage directly with those seeking to represent them on the SETD Board.
Those attending will be provided feedback forms to express their opinions to SETD Commissioners who will be making appointments at their regular business meeting. The SETD board meeting will occur on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the Astoria Transit Center starting at 9 a.m.
“This Meet & Greet is an important opportunity for our community to hear from individuals who are committed to shaping the future of public transportation in Clatsop County,” said SETD Commissioner and Board Chair Kathy Kleczek. “We encourage everyone to stop by, participate, and share their thoughts.”
Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free and the public is invited to participate.
For more information, contact SETD Commissioner Tita Montero: [email protected]
Microtransit Program Now Available
October 6, 2025
From: David Carr
Executive Director
Sunset Empire Transportation District 503-861-5399
Seaside, OR — Sunset Empire Transportation District (SETD) Executive Director David Carr announced today the launch of the District’s new Microtransit Pilot Program, now operating in the Seaside and Cannon Beach service area.
The pilot program supplements and improves upon the service currently provided by SETD Route 20. Unlike the fixed-route model, the Microtransit Pilot Program offers riders flexible, on-demand service. Riders can request a trip simply by calling SETD, and a vehicle will pick them up at or near their location and take them to their destination within the Route 20 service area.
“This service will specifically improve the current midday transit service gaps that Route 20 had,” explained Carr. “By making transit more convenient and accessible, we are expanding options for residents and visitors in the Seaside and Cannon Beach communities.”
The program leverages SETD’s existing Paratransit fleet to deliver service and is being implemented in partnership with Providence Health Services. Together, the organizations share a vision of creating healthier communities by improving access to care, services, and daily needs through reliable transportation.
The SETD Microtransit Pilot Program is free to participants and will be available through December 31, 2025.
To access the Microtransit Pilot Program and request a ride call 503-861-7433 #2. For more information contact SETD Mobility Manager, Jason Jones at 503-861-5361 or at [email protected]
Community Resource Fair at the Rainier Transit Center
FREE Community Resource Fair in Rainier!
Thursday, September 18, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Columbia County Rider Transit Center – 207 W. B Street, Rainier, OR
Come explore resources, connect with community organizations, enjoy giveaways, refreshments, and free parking—all while learning about the new commuter bus route connecting Longview, WA to Rainier, OR and St. Helens, OR.
BONUS: CC Rider Line 1 to and from Rainier only & RiverCities Transit rides are FREE all day!
Free to attend Learn about local services Meet your transportation providers Enjoy snacks and community fun
Dial-A-Ride registration is now available online.
Registering for Dial-A-Ride is now easier than ever! You can now register for Dial-A-Ride on our website. Visit nwconnector.org and find our Dial-A-Ride tab. There you will find a fillable registration form. Once submitted, you can call and schedule a ride.
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