RVTD is saddened to announce that due to federal funding delays, we are planning major service reductions to begin on September 2, 2025.
The State of Oregon is currently negotiating with federal officials regarding immigration laws and has joined other states to file litigation against the Federal Administration. The litigation could take several weeks or even months to be resolved. As a result, RVTD’s federal funding, which accounts for approximately half of the operating revenues, is being withheld at this time. Additionally, the state’s transit funding has not kept pace with the cost of providing service which has made us more reliant on federal funds in recent years. Without these revenues, RVTD will be required to temporarily reduce service and lay off employees (including administrative staff).
The change to service includes the elimination of Saturday service, reduced weekday hours and the suspension of several routes. We will try to preserve the routes that have the highest ridership and provide the most coverage to our community. More information will become available in the next couple weeks. Please consider making preparations now for a reduced transit system after September 2nd. We hope this will be a brief disruption.
An Open House is scheduled for Friday July 11th at RVTD’s Guy Wallman Mobility Training Center at 201 S. Front St. at Front Street Station between the hours of 9:00AM to 4:00PM. A virtual open is also being scheduled with details to follow.
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