You have likely heard the recent changes to mask requirements for fully vaccinated people. This is great news, however, please remember masks are still required on all SETD buses and property including bus stops, the Astoria Transit Center and Seaside Transit Office. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) extended the federal mask mandate requiring masks to be worn on all public transportation through September 13, 2021. Masks may be purchased on all SETD buses and at the Astoria Transit Center and Seaside Transit Office for $1.
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SETD Budget Committee Meeting FY 2022
SUNSET EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL ZOOM
BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022
A virtual public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Sunset Empire Transportation District, Clatsop County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 will take place on May 17, 2020 at 9 AM. The purpose of the May 17th budget meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the proposed budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee by participating in the virtual meeting or submitting public comments to Executive Director Jeff Hazen at [email protected] or mailing comments to SETD 900 Marine Drive, Astoria OR 97103 to be received no later than May 14th at 5:00 PM. The proposed budget may be viewed on the SETD website at nworegontransit.org after May 10, 2021. A mailed copy of the proposed budget may be requested by calling 503-861-5399 or sending an email request to [email protected]. A second virtual Budget Committee meeting will take place on May 24, 2021 at 9 AM. Budget Committee meeting information is also available on the District website at nworegontransit.org. Log in for the May 17th and May 24th virtual zoom meeting is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84203959772
877 853 5247 US Toll-free
Meeting ID 84203959772
Alternative formats are available on request. Contact Jeff Hazen at 503-861-5399 or [email protected] for more information.
SETD Free Shuttle Available To County Covid Vaccine Clinics
April 1, 2021
For Immediate Release
From: Jeff Hazen Executive Director 503-861-5399
Sunset Empire Transportation District
SUNSET EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT OFFERS FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO COUNTY COVID-19 CLINIC LOCATIONS
Sunset Empire Transportation District (SETD) has announced that starting on April 7, 2021, the District will be providing a free shuttle service to the Clatsop County Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics scheduled at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds and at the Old Seaside High School. Shuttle service to the Clatsop County Fairground Clinics will make turnaround trips every 30 minutes between the Astoria Transit Center and the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Shuttle service to the Old Seaside High School will make turnaround trips every 15 minutes between the Seaside Cinema bus stop and the Old Seaside High School. Anyone using an SETD regular bus to get to the free Covid Clinic Shuttle locations may ride for free by notifying the regular route bus driver when they board. SETD Covid Clinic Shuttle drivers will distribute tokens to any riders who will be riding regular SETD bus routes following their return to the Astoria Transit Center or the Seaside Cinema locations. The SETD Covid Clinic Shuttles will be available for each of the clinics scheduled at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds or the Old Seaside High School starting on April 7th. Appointments are required at each clinic and can be made by contacting the Clatsop County Public Health website at www.co.clatsop.or.us/publichealth/page/covid-19-vaccine-survey. Covid Clinic Shuttles will begin service one hour prior to each clinic opening. The Astoria Transit Center is located at 900 Marine Drive in Astoria and the Seaside Cinema is located at 1026 12th Avenue in Seaside. Please plan on arriving prior to your appointment. For more information, please call 503-861-7433 Option #1 or visit the SETD website at nwconnector.org
SETD OFFERS FREE TRANSPORTATION TO COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Sunset Empire Transportation District (SETD) has announced a free transportation service for those who have appointments to receive their COVID-19 vaccination in Clatsop County. Executive Director Jeff Hazen said that making sure that transportation is not a barrier to someone receiving their COVID-19 vaccine is very important to all of us. The free transportation is available by appointment only and those requesting transportation will be asked for the date, time and location of their COVID-19 vaccination appointment for verification prior to scheduling their transportation request. SETD’s free transportation will be provided to any of the Clatsop County Vaccination Clinic’s, local Health Care Providers, or pharmacies. Scheduling is required at least 24 hours in advance and all vehicles are ADA accessible. To schedule transportation please call 503-861-7433 and select Option #2. For more information visit the SETD website at https://nwconnector.org or contact Jennifer Geisler at [email protected] at 503-861-5385
Updated Mask Requirements
From: Jeff Hazen
Executive Director
Sunset Empire Transportation District
NEW REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONS TO WEAR MASKS WHILE ON CONVEYANCES AND AT TRANSPORTATION HUBS
Sunset Empire Transportation District (SETD) has announced implementation of new face mask requirements for all public conveyance operators issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on January 29, 2021. This new Federal law requires the wearing of masks by travelers to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Conveyance operators now must require that all persons wear masks when boarding, disembarking, and for the duration of travel. Operators of transportation hubs must require all persons wear a mask when entering or on the premises of a transportation hub including the Transit Center Plaza and all bus stops. This Federal law must be followed by all passengers on public conveyances (e.g., airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares) traveling into, within, or out of the United States as well as conveyance operators (e.g., crew, drivers, conductors, and other workers involved in the operation of conveyances) and operators of transportation hubs ( e.g., airports, bus or ferry terminals, train or subway stations, seaports, ports of entry) or any other area that provides transportation in the United States. All people using public transportation must wear masks that snugly cover both the mouth and nose when awaiting, boarding, traveling on, or disembarking public conveyances. People must also wear masks when entering or on the premises of a transportation hub in the United States. Failure to comply constitutes a violation of Federal law.
For more information visit the CDC website at CDC Order: Requirement for Persons to Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs or contact Executive Director Jeff Hazen at [email protected] or call 503-861-5399.
State and Federal Grant Funds Available
Sunset Empire Transportation District Announces Availability of State and Federal Grant Funds
January 20, 2021
Sunset Empire Transportation District (SETD) announces the opportunity for eligible parties in Clatsop County to apply for grant funding for the 2021-2023 Biennium. Projects eligible for funding are required to provide transportation services for older adults and persons with disabilities. Eligible parties include: Cities; Counties; Transportation Districts; Public or private agencies; Federally recognized Indian Tribes; Individuals; or any of these joined in cooperative agreements.
STF and/or §5310 are separate grant programs and require separate applications.
- Special Transportation Fund (STF): State STF funds for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities are allocated to SETD as the designated STF agency by the Oregon Department of Transportation. STF Estimated biennial allocation is $185,867. Funds may be used for any purpose directly related to transportation services including transit operations, capital equipment, planning, travel training and other transit related purposes. Use the following link for STF application instructions and application form. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/RPTD/RPTD%20Document%20Library/STF-Guidance-Application-Instructions-FY2021-23.pdf
- 5310 Program Funds: Federal funds identified as “Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities”, Estimated biennial grant funds are $278,887. All projects funded with Section 5310 must be derived from a locally developed and adopted Coordinated Plan. This program has a match component. Use the following link for 5310 application instructions and application form. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/RPTD/RPTD%20Document%20Library/5310-Guidance-Application-Instructions-FY2021-23.pdf
Applications must be received by Sunset Empire Transportation District no later than 5:00 PM on February 8, 2021.
Completed applications may be mailed to SETD 900 Marine Drive Astoria Oregon 97103, dropped off at the Astoria Transit Center at 900 Marine Drive in Astoria, at the Seaside Transit Office at 39 N. Holladay in Seaside or emailed to [email protected].
Contact Executive Director, Jeff Hazen at [email protected] or 503-861-5399 for further assistance or information.
TCTD Announces real-time Transit App
Tillamook County Transportation District is announcing Transit as the official mobility app for District’s Wave riders. Transit has millions of active users in more than 200 cities worldwide, and is now available for TCTD riders who are now able to track their bus in real-time with the leading transport app in North America.
Upon launching the app, TCTD riders are able to see nearby bus departure times in big text and bright colors. The app riders to easily navigate the service area region, aided by accurate real-time bus ETAs, trip planning, step-by-step navigation, and crowdsourced real-time information with Transit’s GO feature.
TCTD’s partnership with Transit offers a comprehensive, easy-to-use and widely-adopted app for riders. Under this agreement, TCTD will also receive anonymized usage data and customizations to better serve the public, such as the ability to send important information directly to riders via Transit’s home screen.
Doug Pilant, the TCTD general manager said, “The District is excited to introduce riders to Transit’s real time app to provide riders with real time bus schedule information in throughout NW Oregon as well as in Salem and Portland.”
By endorsing Transit as its official app, TCTD joins dozens of other public transit agencies across North America that have partnered with the app, including LA Metro, Boston’s MBTA, Baltimore’s MDOT MTA, Silicon Valley’s VTA, Metro Transit in St. Louis and Montreal’s STM.
“Partnering with a single app that prioritizes transit makes it clear to riders where they can go for information,” said David Block-Schachter, Chief Business Officer of Transit. “We’re excited to work with TCTD and to see more people using Transit as part of their daily routine.”
Transit is available to download for iPhone and Android at www.transitapp.com.
Budget Committee Volunteers Needed
For Immediate Release
From: Jeff Hazen
Executive Director
Sunset Empire Transportation District
503-861-5399
Sunset Empire Transportation District Board of Commissioners is seeking volunteers that are registered voters of Clatsop County and would like to serve on the District Budget Committee. The Budget Committee is comprised of 7 District Board Members and 7 community members who are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve a 3-year term. There are currently 3 community member positions open on the committee. The SETD Budget Committee generally meets once or twice a year. Those interested in serving on the SETD Budget Committee are asked to submit a letter of interest which can be emailed to [email protected], dropped off at the Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine Drive, Seaside Transit Office, 39 North Holladay or mailed to Sunset Empire Transportation District, 900 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103. Please submit letters of interest by December 30, 2020.
For more information, please contact Executive Director Jeff Hazen at 503-861-5399 or by email at [email protected].
SETD Holiday Service Changes
CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEAR’S EVE
Route 101- Final run leaves Astoria Transit 4:37 pm south, leaves McDonalds Seaside 5:14 pm north arrives Astoria Transit 6:06 pm
Route 20- Final run leaves Seaside Cinema 5:00 pm, leaves Cannon Beach Visitor Center 5:37 pm, arrives Seaside Cinema 5:55 pm
Route 10- Final run leaves Astoria Transit 4:36 pm, arrives Astoria Transit 5:43pm
Route 15- Final run leaves MiniMart 5:45 pm final stop MiniMart 6:25 pm
ASTORIA TRANSIT CENTER AND THE SEASIDE TRANSIT OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THESE HOLIDAYS:
- CHRISTMAS DAY– FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2020 CLOSED
- NEW YEAR’S DAY– FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 CLOSED
NW Point Bus will be on regular daily schedule during the Holidays
Everyone at SETD wishes you a Happy Holiday Season!
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