New benches are being installed at bus stops in Bend! With these new additions half of all bus stops in Bend will now have seating - and even more benches and shelters are coming. Locations for these new benches were selected based on feedback from riders. Your voice matters!

Big things are coming in June at CET! Hop on the bus for FREE and see for yourself during #TryTransit Week!

Try Transit Week 2025 - Cascades East Transit

TRY TRANSIT WEEKJune 2-8: Discover how easy, fun, and rewarding riding the bus can be! Join us for Try Transit Week, a community-wide celebration of public transit. Enjoy free bus … Continued

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Biking #inBend pro-tip: If you ever need a shortcut, catch a flat tire, or run into nasty weather, public transit has your back! All buses in Bend are equipped with a bike rack on front. Super pro-tip: We also have a 20-bike trailer for our Transit to Trails service starting June 17!

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It's #BiketoWorkWeek! Read on for road-tested advice from some of Bend's strongest cycling advocates.

It's nice when your bus route has a matching color scheme. #TryTransit #ridethebus

The Mt Bachelor Ski Bus changes to a late season schedule starting Monday, April 21. See the new times on our website.

Mt. Bachelor Ski Bus - Cascades East Transit

Hit the slopes with public transit! Operating 7 days a week – including holidays Four buses on the road all day Stow your gear on the back of the bus … Continued

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Since Bluesky is for nerds, you get to see it here first: CET's comprehensive Annual Route Report for 2024! This gives you ridership and more by route. Cost per rider and other KPIs are included. cascadeseasttransit.com/wp-content/u...

Looking forward to presenting on #PeopleStreets on April 10. bendbikes.org/event/tri-co...

Tri County Bike and Pedestrian Summit - Bend Bikes

Tri-County Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is hosting the 2025 Tri-County Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit on April 10 at the Bend Park...

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Apply to join @cascadeseasttransit.com Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee! “The Committee currently has vacancies for a voting member living or working in Bend and an alternate member living or working in South Deschutes County.” docs.google.com/forms/d/1eOR...

Regional Public Transportation Advisory Committee Application

COIC is seeking applicants to serve on the Regional Public Transportation Advisory Committee ("RPTAC") to help shape current and future transit service in Central Oregon. As a regional forum, the RPTA...

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CET was recently awarded multiple competitive grants from Oregon’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF). These grants include funds for new vehicles and support to help our vanpool and veterans programs evolve. Read full project descriptions at the link:

CET was recently awarded multiple competitive grants from Oregon’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF). These grants include funds for new vehicles and support to help our vanpool and veterans programs evolve. Read full project descriptions at the link:

Central Oregon transit projects awarded state funding - Cascades East Transit

The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), operator of Cascades East Transit (CET), was recently awarded multiple competitive grants from Oregon’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund…

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Cascades East Transit is operated by COIC. The Board of Directors is meeting TONIGHT at 5:30pm in Redmond. Join in person or online via Zoom. Public comment is allowed at the beginning of the meeting. Find meeting details on the agenda here: www.coic.org/about/coic-b...

Construction will take place at Hawthorne Station starting Monday, March 3. Some buses will be stopping in different locations at the station during approximately 3 weeks of work.

Construction impacts at Hawthorne Station in March - Cascades East Transit

The Hawthorne Station Safety Improvement Project is nearing completion! The new realignment of bus shelters is now in place, but will see a temporary change during two short closures. Starting ……

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Did you miss last week's meeting of the Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee? No problem! We're livestreaming to YouTube now, which means you can tune in live or catch up any time after the meeting! Watch here:

RPTAC meeting, February 2025

The Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee (RPTAC) meets every two months. This meeting will be held February 19 @ 1:30pm at Hawthorne Station in Bend. F...

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Cascades East Transit is operated by COIC. There is currently one vacancy on the board of directors for a person representing un- or under-employed communities. Apply here: shorturl.at/uLAEj

Cascades East Transit is hiring an entry level Community Affairs and Operations Assistant. Join our team. Help build Central Oregon's transportation future. Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/coic/jobs/4834230/community-affairs-operations-assistant

Cascades East Transit is recruiting for a Safety Program Manager! CET is growing 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 with new services, new routes, new transit infrastructure, new technologies in a service area more than 70 miles across. We're making great things happen. Let's go! Apply: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/coic...

The front page of our website got a remodel! This new format helps you find your bus more quickly. More improvements to the website are coming. Hit the contact button and let us know what you think! See it here: cascadeseasttransit.com

Help shape transportation options in Deschutes County by joining the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Learn more and apply here: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desc...

Cascades East Transit is hiring a Fleet & Facilities Supervisor! This vital role directly leads the team that keeps buses moving all across Central Oregon. Apply today! www.governmentjobs.com/careers/coic...

Cascades East Transit wants your feedback on bus stops in Bend! The 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 will bring new bus shelters, more benches, and other amenities to more locations in 2025. Share your feedback today! #publictransit #inBend

Bus Stop Improvement Project - Cascades East Transit

Share your priorities for bus stops in Central Oregon!

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Cascades East Transit is recruiting for a Safety Program Manager! CET is growing 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 with new services, new routes, new transit infrastructure, new technologies in a service area more than 70 miles across. We're making great things happen. Let's go! Apply: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/coic...

ODOT is starting a new advisory committee and seeking members from across the state. Learn more about the Universal Accessibility Advisory Committee (UAAC) and apply here: www.oregon.gov/odot/Busines...

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝟯𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗲: A new route pattern begins Monday, January 6, with the stops in La Pine changing. Click for details. cascadeseasttransit.com/route-30-cha...

Route 30 changes and increased service to La Pine - Cascades East Transit

CET’s Route 30 Community Connector between La Pine and Bend begins a new route pattern Monday, January 6. The change brings increased service with more stops in La Pine, but also different departure t...

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Changes are coming to Hawthorne Station in the new year - starting Thursday! New bus platforms open to the public. See details at the link.

New bus platforms open at Hawthorne Station - Cascades East Transit

New bus platforms open at Hawthorne Station Construction at Hawthorne Station in Bend is nearing completion. New bus platforms are opening to the public on Thursday, January 2. Find the new location w...

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ICYMI: We now have a YouTube channel where you can catch up on meetings like yesterday's Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting! (Apologies as we had some technical difficulties in real-time, but the recording is now available!)

RPTAC meeting, December 2024

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Route 11 in Bend adds a new stop at WorkSource on Emkay Drive starting Monday. There are minor adjustments to the schedule so please plan accordingly.

Route 11 adds new bus stop at WorkSource - Cascades East Transit

WorkSource in Bend is moving their main offices from the building near the Lava Lanes bowling alley to a new building at 1007 Emkay Drive on the west side of Bend. CET will be adding a new bus stop to...

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Route 3 is on a snow route and will not be servicing COCC. Delays are possible on all routes across Central Oregon as icy conditions impact traffic.

With winter weather coming, now is a good time to get familiar with how the buses work when a snow day is called. Short version: Service is reduced to hourly for safety, but our buses are rugged and will keep running in most conditions.

Winter Schedule and Holidays - Cascades East Transit

Snow season in Central Oregon brings outdoor fun, but also some changes to the way we do things. Read on to learn about how snow days work and some of the holiday service impacts through winter. Buses...

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Or, our favorite: "I think I'm going to take the bus instead today!"

Ariel Méndez@amendez.bsky.social · 2y ago

Instead of saying, “Drive safely!” just say, “Drive slowly!” instead.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗶 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸! Limited service begins Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24. Then we begin full service 7 days a week starting Black Friday, November 29. Buy your tickets in advance using the Umo app! (including season passes!)

Mt Bachelor Ski Bus starts November 23! - Cascades East Transit

Mt Bachelor called an early start to the ski season and the bus will be there to take you to the mountain! Because it’s not a full start right away, here’s how it’ll work: Saturday and Sunday, Novembe...

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Cascades East Transit is recruiting for a Fleet & Facilities Manager! Join a great team and help shape a new transportation future for Central Oregon. Let's go! Apply here: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/coic...