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Vacancy On Sunset Empire Transportation District Board

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Contact: Tita Montero, SETD Commissioner/Board Secretary/Treasurer
Phone: 503-440-4454
Email: [email protected]
October 23,2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VACANCY ON SUNSET EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT BOARD

The Sunset Empire Transportation District (SETD) Board of Commissioners announces three
vacancies on the SETD Board due to recent resignations.

Candidates are sought to fill the unexpired terms for Board Positions 1, 5 and 7. Any registered
voter in Clatsop County is eligible to apply.

SETD Commissioners set policy and adopt the annual budget for Sunset Empire Transportation
District as well as oversee the SETD Executive Director. Commissioners attend and participate
in all monthly Board meetings held at 10am on the 4th Thursday. Other responsibilities are
listed in the application packet.

Community members will have the opportunity to speak with the applicants prior to their
interview by the SETD Board. The SETD Board of Commissioners will fill the vacant position
at their meeting to be held on December 18, 2025.

Interested candidates can access a Board Application Packet application here, or pick up at the
Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine Drive which is open M-F, 8AM to 5PM.

Completed applications must be received no later than noon on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Contact Commissioner Tita Montero for further information at [email protected]
or 503-440-4454.

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Microtransit Program Now Available

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October 6, 2025

From:   David Carr

 Executive Director

 Sunset Empire Transportation District 503-861-5399  

Sunset Empire Transportation District Launches New Microtransit Pilot Program in Seaside and Cannon Beach.

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

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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