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