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THE BUS IS HOSTING FREE RIDE DAY!

Sunset Empire Transportation is happy to announce Free Ride Day, happening all day Thursday, November 13, 2008.

With express service, more routes to meet your transit needs, and environmentally friendly biodiesel buses, now is the best time for you to Ride the Bus! Staff and Board Members from the district will be available at locations around the county to help passengers. There will be free ticket giveaways, and an Annual Bus Pass drawing. The Eagle, radio station 103.9 FM will be broadcasting live from 1:00-4:00 in the afternoon at the Astoria Transit Center, located at 900 Marine Drive in Astoria. The Bus will also be accepting canned food items on the 13th to help support local food banks. Please join us for some fun on Free Ride Day!

For more information on routes and schedules, visit our website at www.ridethebus.org or call us at 503-861-7433, option 3.


Bow-Wow Dog News for Dog Lovers, May 2008 By Trish Nevan
Meet the Canine Resources Department
"There was a time when a working dog spent his or her days herding cattle, guarding sheep, pulling carts, patrolling junk yards, sniffing for drugs or protecting an owners property. Today, a newer definition of working dog is becoming both more popular and commonplace: the dog who accompanies its owner to work as a companion.

Over at the offices of Sunset Empire Transportation District in Astoria, a Chocolate Lab named Toby and an Australian Shepherd mix named Sada spend their work week brightening the days of workers, greeting visitors, munching treats, hanging out..."
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The Daily Astorian, July 26, 2008 By Cassandra Profita
Residents jump on alternative transportation
Sunset Empire Transportation District sees increase in North Coast bus ridership
"As the cost of driving around Clatsop County escalates, more residents are ditching their cars and jumping on the bus.

Cindy Howe, executive director of the Sunset Empire Transportation District, said her agency, which maintains six bus routes in the county, has seen a 15 percent jump in sales of..."
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Coast River Business Journal, Volume 3, Issue 7. July 2008 by Joanne Rideout joanne@ crbizjournal.com
Public transit improvements within Clatsop County slated
Easing high cost of driving is the goal
"As skyrocketing gas prices cause drivers to rethink the way they get around town, Clatsop County’s Sunset Transportation District is reshaping the way they serve riders - to appeal more to the Clatsop County commuter. The result will be that as of this fall, more county residents will be able to look to the bus as a viable way to get to work. “We live in small communities and..."
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Oregon Department of Transportation - Railway Division, May 2004
Lewis & Clark Explorer Train tickets go on sale
"PORTLAND - Passenger trains will make a summertime return to the lower Columbia River between Portland and Astoria as part of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commemoration. Tickets for the 2004 season of the Lewis & Clark Explorer Train go on sale Friday, April 2.

"We're very excited to offer this excursion train for the second season of the Lewis & Clark bicentennial," said ODOT Rail Division Administrator Lorna Youngs. "Trains will begin operating Friday, May 28 and will continue every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday through September 20. Trains will travel between Linnton and Astoria on..."
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Transportation, hours announced for Friday, May 14, Lewis & Clark postage stamp dedication events in Ilwaco and Astoria, April 26, 2004
"Important public transportation information was released today by the postmasters of Ilwaco and Astoria in advance of the historic ceremonies being held Friday, May 14, at Cape Disappointment State Park and Fort Clatsop National Memorial to issue three new commemorative postage stamps honoring Lewis & Clark.

Ilwaco Postmaster Karen Harrell and Astoria Postmaster Kevin Romeyn urge those who plan to be on hand for either event - or both - to take note of the transportation that has been arranged so that everyone who wants to attend can..."
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