Rider Alerts:

Get the NEW Transit App to keep up to date with bus timetables and service alert information:

GET ETA’S STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE: Text your stop number to +1(541) 262 6075 to get arrival times by return.

GET SERVICE ALERTS STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE: Text ALERTS ON to +1 (541) 262 6075 to receive important service bulletins such as interruptions or deviations.

To stop getting service alerts text ALERTS OFF to +1 (541) 262 6075.

Alerts carry no fees of any kind outside of normal data or text charges by your wireless data carrier.

PASSENGER ANNOUNCEMENT
Exact change now required on all buses for all routes and services.

The People Mover will be deploying a passenger app that will allow passengers to track the arrival time of their bus on all of our deviated and intercity buses! Stay tuned for further information!

Please contact the office at 541-575-2370 with any questions.

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

We will temporarily have a limited supply of reusable face coverings on the bus for passengers. Due to limited supply each passenger will only be provided with one – if needed. You are asked to clean and reuse them while you’re in public in accordance with the CDC recommendations.

If you have any questions, please call the District Manager at 541-575-2370.

Severe Weather Cancellation Procedures. Click HERE for the procedures.

John Day to Ontario Route: click HERE for schedule and fares

Updated Walla Walla Route: click HERE for new schedule.

As of December 17, 2019 the Pilot Rock bus stop has moved to the Pilot Rock Community Pavilion to provide a more seamless connection with Kayak Public Transit. We no longer be stop at the Pilot Rock Market. Thank you!

SURPLUS VEHICLES FOR SALE:

PRESS RELEASE:

EXCITING NEWS:

Our very own Ruth Harris has been featured as a Super Commuter. View the article

ODOT has featured the People Mover and how we are using the STIF funds in a short video. They did a really nice job in capturing our new program. View video HERE

Our PC/MV Route (Green Line) is operating 4 times a day. Departures from John Day are 7am, 11am, 3pm and 6pm!

REMINDER – THE PC/MV ROUTE (GREEN LINE) & THE JD/CC LOOP (RED LINE) RUN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY ONLY. On Saturday we have regular Dial-A-Ride services from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm only. We are closed on Sunday.

The View the JD CC (RED) Loop Schedule HERE.

The Oregon Transportation Commission award STIF Discretionary grants. View release HERE

STIF Project Information may be found HERE

Redmond Transit Hub located at 777 SW Kalama Ave in Redmond.

Upcoming Events:

Reminders:
We travel to Bend every Monday-Wednesday-Friday.
We travel to Pendleton/Walla Walla every Tuesday.
We travel to Burns the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of each month.
We travel to Baker City the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
We travel to Ontario every Friday.

No delays at this time.

Our operating hours are 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Saturday hours remain 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

ROUTE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS:

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE:

Board meetings are held the Second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 pm at 229 NE Dayton St, John Day, OR. Meetings are held via GotoMeeting per the social distancing guidelines set forth by the Oregon Health Authority and Governor Brown and are open to the public. If you require special accommodation, please contact 541-575-2370. The next regular board meeting will be January 13, 2021
The Board reserves the right to recess to Executive Session as may be required any time during the board meeting ORS 192.660(2). Special arrangements for disabled accessibility may be requested by contacting the District Manager in advance 541-575-2370.

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/peoplemover

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123

Access Code: 958-638-381

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/958638381

2020-2021 ADOPTED BUDGET

2020-2021 Form LB-1

ODOT Region 5 Road Construction Projects that could impact travel:

Call 541-575-2370 for rates Oregon Relay 7-1-1 or Toll Free 844-808-8964

Office hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Who we are and what we do: The People Mover is a Public Transportation service available to anyone. We serve all of Grant County.
Please see Routes & Fares for more information. Or call 541-575-2370.
Our John Day Valley Service is origin to destination, but meet all ADA requirements.
Our Intercity Buses stops at the designated stops on the routes. Flag stops are always permitted. On the intercity bus, the driver is permitted to take you to a medical appointment in the towns that we stop in. The driver is also permitted to pick you up from that medical appointment on the return leg of the trip.

Our drivers are not allowed to enter your home.

Our drivers are not permitted to cross the threshold of your home to assist you into or out of your residence, or with taking packages or items inside your home. We recommend that anyone who is unable to assist themselves getting on or off the bus bring a personal care attendant with them. Care attendants ride free.

Our buses and vans are ADA compliant and our drivers are trained in handling and securing mobility devices and assisting passengers with special needs.

Service animals are allowed, but must be under the handler's control at all times. No open alcoholic beverages, no smoking, no vaping or illegal drugs are allowed on the buses. We do not haul freight.

Passengers are required : To wear safety belts. To remain seated until the bus comes to a full stop. To provide their own child safety seat.

Please see Rider Policies for additional information regarding passenger rights and rules.

We now accept credit cards. (There is a $2.00 convenience fee for each transaction). This is a great way to purchase a Bus Pass or Gift Certificate for your transportation needs. It is also a perfect gift for your loved ones any time of the year!

CURRENT CONDITIONS and DELAYS

ROUTE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS:

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