Specifications include, but are not limited to: SALEM AREA MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT (“SAMTD” or “Cherriots”) is a public transportation agency operating fixed-route transit and paratransit service within the urban growth boundary of Salem and Keizer, and regional express service between communities in Marion, Polk, and Linn counties. Other SAMTD services include Cherriots Shop and Ride, travel training and rideshare (Cherriots Commuter Options) information including carpool and vanpool matching. SAMTD operates 68 Cherriots local buses, 43 Cherriots LIFT (paratransit service), 19 Cherriots Regional express buses and 4 Cherriots Shop and Ride buses (shopper shuttle and dial-a-ride). In addition, Cherriots Route 1X is a commuter service that connects Salem with Wilsonville and the Portland Metro area to the North. SAMTD also manages ride share services called Cherriots Commuter Options.
