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Tillamook County Transportation District General Manager Elected President of Oregon Transit Association

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Tillamook, OR — The Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD) is pleased to announce that its General Manager, Brian Vitulli, has been elected President of the Oregon Transit Association (OTA).

In this leadership role, Vitulli will work with transit leaders from across the state to advance public transportation initiatives, advocate for sustainable funding, and support policies that improve mobility for communities throughout Oregon. The OTA represents transit agencies large and small, providing a unified voice on issues affecting riders, providers, and regional connectivity.

“Brian’s election reflects his strong leadership and commitment to improving transportation access in rural and coastal communities,” said Board Vice-Chair David McCall. “We are proud to see his work and our agency recognized at the state level.”

As General Manager of TCTD, Vitulli has overseen the continued growth and reliability of “The Wave” transit system, expanding access to essential services and strengthening connections within Tillamook County and beyond. His leadership at the state level will help ensure that the needs of rural transit providers remain a priority in statewide decision-making.

“I am honored to serve as President of the Oregon Transit Association,” said Vitulli. “Public transportation plays a vital role in connecting people to opportunity and essential services, and I look forward to working collaboratively to support transit systems and the communities they serve across Oregon.”

For more information about the Tillamook County Transportation District, please contact:

Brian Vitulli
General Manager
503-842-3115
[email protected]

SETD Budget Committee Teams Login Information

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The Sunset Empire Transportation District Budget Committee is holding committee meetings on April 30 and May 15, 2026. A committee meeting may also be held on June 12, 2026, if needed.

Here’s the Microsoft Teams login information for the meetings:

Meeting Date: April 30, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24650071011872?p=uS88HCJliCyja0qzKk
Meeting ID: 246 500 710 118 72
Passcode: 8GY62b4R
Dial in by phone: 1-872-333-9477
Phone Conference ID: 664 371 590#

Meeting Date: May 15, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24830053497042?p=vaxBgeL5Xc7Fyi7c9K
Meeting ID: 248 300 534 970 42
Passcode: h4Bn3WW9
Dial in by phone: 1-872-333-9477
Phone Conference ID: 240 575 850#

Meeting Date: June 12, 2026, at 9 a.m. (if needed)
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28787268761634?p=wn8F85VMQieZvyTwbC
Meeting ID: 287 872 687 616 34
Passcode: pY3Si6RT
Dial in by phone: 1-872-333-9477
Phone Conference ID: 522 543 147#

Read more about the Budget Committee meetings here.

Fare-Free Day on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Sunset Empire Transportation District is celebrating Ridership Appreciation Day on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

The district will offer fare-free rides on all routes within Clatsop County on March 24 as a gesture of appreciation to bus riders and the community.

The public is invited to drop by the Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine Drive, Astoria, Oregon, between 9 and 11 a.m. on March 24 for refreshments.

Ridership Appreciation Day falls on SETD’s anniversary. The district was created on March 24, 1993.

Tillamook County Transportation District expands service on all routes starting Sunday, January 18.

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The following service improvements and new services begin Sunday January 18th, 2026.

  • Reinstatement of seven day a week transit service
  • Added Dial-A-Ride capacity
  • Overall 25%+ service hours increase!
  • Direct Route 3 service to the new Nehalem Bay Health Center in Wheeler
  • 40% more trips on Route 2 (Netarts-Oceanside) and Route 6 (Port of Tillamook Bay)
  • Reinstatement of the 4:55 AM Route 5 roundtrip to/from Portland (transfer to TriMet’s Red Line at Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton for car-free travel to PDX)

For more information, please contact us or visit:
PHONE: 1-800-815-8283
Facebook/Tillamookbus

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