Salem, OR – November 6, 2025 – Salem Area Mass Transit District (Cherriots) has been awarded a Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) planning grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Department of Land Conservation and Development. The grant will fund the development of a Mobility Integration Plan to better connect local transit options and improve travel throughout the region.
The plan will bring together findings from three current studies Cherriots is conducting – on shared micromobility, microtransit, and the fixed-route bus network review – to design a coordinated transportation system that’s easier and more convenient for everyone to use.
“This grant will allow us to develop a cohesive vision and an integrated approach to how all of Salem-Keizer’s transportation options can function together to build a more connected, accessible, and sustainable community,” said Shofi Ull Azum, Chief Planning and Development Officer at Cherriots. “Whether it’s a bus, a bike, or an on-demand ride, our goal is to make it seamless for people to get where they need to go.”…