• Rider of the Month for September 2008
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets or $18 off either orange tickets or a monthly pass. The Rider of the Month for September is Chris Kiepke. Thanks Chris, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!

  September 2, 2008 Web Site Revisions

  The SETD web site has been completely revised. Please look around and see what has changed. If you have any questions or comments please contact the SETD Webmaster.

• September 2008 Route Changes

On September 2, 2008, there will be some significant changes to the SETD routes.

• The new 101 Express route will run from Seaside to the Clatsop College, no transfer necessary.
• Route 10 east will have some time/stop adjustments. The route will be renamed route 10.
• Routes 10 west and 15 will be combined into the new route 15.
• Routes 20 and 21 will be combined into the new route 20. Service in Seaside will be significantly expanded.
• The Route 21 Cannon Beach will be Sunday ONLY!
• Route 30 will be from Astoria to Knappa.
• The Westport Route will remain the same.

Fares will change as follows: Cash Fares

• All city routes (10, 15 & 20) will be $0.75 one way.
• The 101 Express, Route 30 and Cannon Beach to Manzanita will be $3.00 one way.
• Westport Route will be $4.00 one way

Passes

• Day Passes will be $5.00
• Regular Monthly will be $45.00
• Senior/Disabled/Military w/ID and Students will be $30.00
• Student Quarterly pass will be $60.00

Annual Passes

• Regular will be $495.00
• Senior/Disabled/Military w/ID and Students will be $330.00

Ticket Books

• 101 Express, Route 30 and Cannon Beach to Manzanita (10 tickets) will be $27.00
• City Routes (25 tickets) will be $18.00

The Astoria Transit Center will have an Credit Card/Debit Card reader available soon for purchasing passes and tickets. The reader will not be available for on-line orders, to receive cash back or for purchases of less than $5.00.

• September 2008 Route Changes On September 2, 2008, there will be some significant changes to the SETD routes.
  • The new 101 Express route will run from Seaside to the Clatsop College, no transfer necessary.
  • Routes 10 west and 15 will be combined into the new route 15.
  • Routes 20 and 21 will be combined into the new route 20. Service in Seaside will be significantly expanded.
  • Route 10 east will have some time/stop adjustments. The route will be renamed route 10.
  Fares will change as follows:
  • All city routes (10, 15 & 20) will be $0.75 one way.
  • The route 101 express will be $3.00 one way.
  • We will still have discounted tickets and passes.
  Check back often to see what specific changes are being made!
• Rider of the Month for July 2008
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for July is Martha Brown. Thanks Martha, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Rider of the Month for June 2008
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for June is Matt Cook. Thanks Matt, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!
• Fort To The Sea Route
  
  The summer Fort Clatsop to the Sea Route has started. The route will run on Saturdays and Sundays until June 22, 2008 and seven (7) days a-week from June 23 thorough Labor Day. This year the route will be from Fort Clatsop to the Sunset Beach Trail Head only. Click here to see the route schedule.
• May 2008 Board of Directors Meeting
  
  The previously cancelled Board of Directors meeting has been rescheduled for May 30, 2008 @ 9:30 am at the Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine in Astoria.
• Rider of the Month for May 2008
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for May is Marc Wohosky. Thanks Marc, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!! (05/02/08)
  May Board of Commissioners Meeting
  
  The May 27^th Board of Commissioners meeting has been cancelled. (04/25/08)
• Changes to Routes 10 East, 10 West, 15 and 20
  
  The changes to the effected routes above are effective beginning April 1, 2008. Click here to print a new schedule
• Rider of the Month for April 2008
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for April is Max Martini. Thanks Max, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Rider of the Month for March 2008
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for March is Kathleen Shoop. Thanks Kathleen, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Westport Shuttle Route Time Changes
  
  The Westport Shuttle route start times has been changed from 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to 8:45 am and 2:45 pm to make it easier for the driver/passengers to make the connection at Westport with the Columbia County Rider bus. Click here to see the revised route.
• Rider of the Month for February 2008
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for February is Sara Barden. Thanks Sara, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Route Changes -Tuesday, April 1, 2008
  Beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2008 major changes to our routes will be implemented, click here to see the changes
• New Route from Astoria to Westport Oregon -Monday March 3, 2008
  Beginning Monday, March 3, 2008 SETD will be making a run to Westport twice-a-day on Monday-Wednesday-Friday connecting to the Columbia County Rider Transit system. Click here to see the new route.
• Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Date
  
  Beginning January 2008, the Board of Directors meeting will be on the fourth Tuesday of the month, not the third.
• Rider of the Month for January 2008
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for January is Margaret Morgan. Thanks Margaret, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Rider of the Month for December 2007
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for October is Sharron Cattrell. Thanks Sharron, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Oregon Coachways (OC&W) Schedule
  Because of the almost daily changes to the OC&W schedule by Amtrak we will no longer have the OC&W schedule on our website. Please contact OC&W directly at 1-541-484-4100 for schedule information.
• Rider of the Month for October 2007
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for October is Patricia Villiard. Thanks Patricia, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Employment with "The Bus"
  
  A new web page has been added that lists employment opportunities with "The Bus". We will periodically list opportunities as they become available. check back often for what job are currently available.
• Rider of the Month for September 2007
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for September is Daisy Anderson. Thanks Daisy, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Route 21 to Manzanita
  
  Beginning September 10, 2007, "The Bus" and Tillamock County Transportation District, "TCTD" will be crossing paths to make rides available between Cannon Beach and Manzanita, Monday through Saturday. "The Bus" will be making one trip a day from the Maher street stop at 10:17 am to Manzanita. TCTD will make two trips from Manzanita to Cannon Beach, arriving at the Tolovana Wayside at 9:30 am and 2:53 pm.
• Oregon Coachways Schedules(08/15/07)
  
  The Oregon Coachways schedule has been revised. The starting time from the Astoria Transit Center has been moved 30 minutes later to 8:15 am. The following stops have also been moved 30 minutes later.
• Rider of the Month for August 2007
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for August is Dan Harris. Thanks Dan, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Site Wide Search Function
  
  A search function has been added to the website at the suggestion of one of our readers. Hopefully this will make finding things information easier If you have any other suggestions, please contact the SETD Webmaster.
• Employee of the Third Quarter 2007
  
  Sunset Empire Transportation District would like to Congratulate Jerred Engebretson for being chosen as employee of the third quarter for 2007. Nice job! Jerred has been with SETD for one year. He is the Assistant Mechanic/Lot Attendant. He has learned a lot in his short time here. He has shown a great deal of responsibility when learning something new. He is liked by all the drivers and staff. Jerred is very dependable and punctual. Thanks again for all that your hard work and dedication that you give to SETD. The passengers and SETD appreciate the clean buses.
• Rider of the Month for June 2007
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for June is Traci Rose. Thanks Traci, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Fort Clatsop Summer Routes
  
  The Fort Clatsop Summer Route is tentatively scheduled to start on Memorial day weekend May 26, 27 & 28. The route will run weekends only until June 17, 2007. Starting June 18, 2007 until September 3, 2007 (labor Day weekend) the route will run seven days-a-week. After September 3, 2007 through September 23, 2007, the route will return to weekends only.
• Netul Landing Schedule
  
  The Netul Landing buses will be tentatively running from July 1, 2007 through August 19, 2007 seven days-a-week.
• Rider of the Month for May 2007
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for May is Korri Herbert. Thanks Korri, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Employee of the Second Quarter 2007
  
  Sunset Empire Transportation District would like to Say, "Thank you" to Rick Kurle for all his hard work and dedication. Rick has worked for SETD since January 2002. Rick is very dependable. He shows lots of compassion to the passengers he transports on a daily basis. He has received a number of comments and letters from various riders of the bus. Thanks Rick for all your efforts.
• Oregon Coachway Tickets
  
  The Sunset Empire Transportation District is now a ticket seller for the Oregon Coachways bus from Astoria to Portland. The bus runs 7 days a week, Astoria to Portland in the AM and back in the PM. The schedule, times, pricing and where you can purchase the tickets are listed here
• Rider of the Month for March 2007
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for March is Susan Arzolas. Thanks Susan, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Rider of the Month for February 2007
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and one name is picked. That special rider receives a voucher that can be used for a book of yellow tickets, $25 off a monthly pass or a Senior/Disabled pass. The Rider of the Month for February is Judy Pounders. Thanks Judy, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Effective Immediately
  
  Route 101 will not stop at the Fort to the Sea trailhead until approximately Memorial day. More information will be forthcoming.
• Bus Fares Effective January 2, 2007
  
  Effective January 2, 2007, the bus fares system will be completely revised. Riders will be required to give the driver a fare or a ticket every time they get on a bus. Passes must be presented to the driver upon entering the bus as usual. Click the link to read what the new fare are going to be!
• Rider of the Month for December 2006
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and 1 name is picked. That special rider receives a free one zone book of tickets that they can use at their own discretion. The Rider of the Month for December is Laura Jane Plagata. Thanks Laura, you are special to us! A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Employee of the Fourth Quarter
  
  Sunset Empire Transportation District would like to "Congratulate" Jason Jones of the Northwest Ride Center for being chosen as employee of the fourth quarter for 2006. Jason has shown himself to be an outstanding employee.
• Rider of the Month
  
  Each month "The Bus" recognizes one of our special riders. Each month the drivers nominate a rider that he/she considers special. The names are placed in a hat and 1 name is picked. That special rider receives a free one zone book of tickets that they can use at their own discretion. The Rider of the Month for October is Mary Ann Blackwood. Thanks Mary, you are special to us! Past Riders of the Month are: July - Karl Nordquist, August - Evon Williams, and September - Poppy. A special thanks to all of our great rider!!
• Fare Increases (page temporarily closed)
  
  Effective January 1, 2007, "The Bus" will increase all fare schedules. Click the above link to read how the fare will increase
• Oregon Coachways/Amtrak Bus Schedule
  
  As a customer service Sunset Empire is including the schedule for the Oregon Coachways/Amtrak bus service between Astoria and Portland. The information on this page is accurate according to the information that is currently available. Verify all information contained with Oregon Coachway/Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 before making any time dependent plans.
• September 4, 2006, Labor Day.
  
  Regular fixed route service will not be running. The Astoria Transit Center will also be closed . The Park Shuttle will be running on Labor Day. Park Shuttle service will be discontinued effective September 5, 2006.
• Netul Landing Shuttles
  
  Effective August 28 the Netul Landing buses will stop running. The parking lot will be opened at Fort Clatsop.
• Park Shuttle Schedule
  Effective June 12 through September 4, 2006 a new national park schedule will be in effect. This route will run through Fort Stevens, Fort Clatsop and the trail head at Sunset Beach. The schedule will run between 9:45 am and 4:45 pm Monday through Saturday.
• Senior Citizen Discounts
  
  Effective July 1, 2006, Riders are eligible for a senior citizens discount at 65 years of age instead of the current 55 years of age.
• Dial-A-Ride Fare Increases Effective July 1, 2006,
  
  "The Bus" will increase all Dial-A-Ride fare schedules. Click the above link to read how the fare will increase
• Fare Increases Effective July 1, 2006
  
  "The Bus" will increase all fare schedules. Click the above link to read how the fare will increase
• Employee of the Quarter
  
  The Employee of the second quarter was announced yesterday. William (Bill) Ray is our Employee of the Second Quarter. Bill, thanks for all you do for the "Bus" and its customers.
• Discontinued - effective April 3, 2006Spring Break 2006
  
  March 25^th through April 2^nd 2006, Route 20 (Gearhart, Seaside & Cannon Beach ) will run 7 days a week. The Route 20 schedule will return to 6 days a week following Spring Break week
• Two page 8½ x 11 Route Schedules
  
  A printable 8½ x 11 Winter 2005-2006 Bus Schedule is now available on-line. To print a schedule, click the above link and print the schedule. Note:   If you do not have Adobe Reader on your computer, click on the Acrobat image to download the reader.
• Effective December 15, 2005
  
  Routes 101, 20 and 21 will changed. Routes 10 east and west and route 15 will not be effected by the changes.
  Route 101. The route will now run from Fred Meyer to Cottage & Pacific in Gearhart.
  Route 20. The route will run between Pacific and Cottage in Gearhart and the Cannon Beach Visitors Center. The will again include the Seaside Hospital stop.
  Route 21. Route 21 will now stay in Cannon Beach as before.
• Employee of the Quarter:
  
  See who the Sunset Empire Transportation District's Employee of the Third Quarter is.
• Lewis and Clark Signature Event Routes:
  
  Buses will be running later into evening during the Lewis and Clark Signature Events in November, check back later for more information.
• Routes Changes:
  
  Beginning September 5, 2005 Sunset Empire Transportation District Routes will change.
  Route 10 East - No significant changes.
  Route 10 West - Hours where Route 10 West is a separate bus changing to 11:00 am to 4:00 pm from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
  Route 15 - No significant changes.
  Route 20 - Route deleted, combined with Route 21.
  Route 21 - Combined with Route 20.
  The shelter behind the Cannes Theater in Seaside is now the transfer point.
  Seaside - The "Bus" will stop at Broadway & Holladay and 101 & 12^th only.
  Cannon Beach - No significant changes.
  Route 101 Express - Route stops at Cannes Theater. Connections with route 21 will be made there.
• Lewis and Clark Astor Route
  
  The Lewis and Clark Astor Route will run as long as the Lewis and Clark Explorer Train runs (October 3, 2005), Friday through Monday Only!
• Sunday Schedules
  
  During the Summer month (06/05 - 09/05) , the following routes will be available on Sundays.
  The Astor route from Astoria to/from Fort Clatsop.
  The Clatsop route from Warrenton-Hammond to/from Fort Clatsop.
  The Route 101 Express from Fred Meyer to/from Gearhart, Seaside and Cannon Beach. The Route 101 Express bus will be running every other hour beginning at 7:15 am.
  Please review the above schedules for more information.
• Route Changes
  
  The Astoria 10 East route will stop at the train station at 11:30 am if passengers are waiting.
  The Astor route will stop at the train station between 11:30 am and 4:30 pm.
  Please review the above schedules for more information.
• Route Schedules
  
  The Winter, Summer, Lewis and Clark, Fares and "How to Ride the Bus" navigation buttons have been incorporated into a single page.
• Lewis and Clark Explorer Train
  
  The Lewis and Clark Explorer Train will begin running Friday through Monday trips between June 3, 2005 and October 3, 2005. Click on the Lewis and Clark Train Link to access the official Lewis and Clark Explorer Train website.
• Summer Schedules
  
  Effective June 13^th through Labor Day weekend (September 5, 2005) the summer schedules will be in effect.
• Effective May 2, 2005
  
  Route 10 West will return to the Hanover and Marine stop. Street work is now done. We are sorry about any inconvenience that this rerouting has caused.
• Effective March 15, 2005, Until Further Notice
  
  Because of the construction going on in the Hanover/Nehalem area, "The Bus" will not be going up Hanover or on Nehalem. "The Bus" will be picking passengers along Marine Drive and turning left on 7^th Street. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.
• Changes to Routes 10 and 15
  
  The route 10 and 15 schedules changes mentioned below will now be run Monday through Saturday beginning on Monday, January 31, 2005
• Changes to Routes 10 and 15
  
  Route 10 Changes:   Route 10 will operate separate East and West Buses from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The 3:00 P.M. West Bus will stop at Fred Meyers and not return to the Transit Center. At 3:54, the route 10 bus that leaves the Transit Center will run both the East and West Routes until closing.
  Route 15 Changes:   The Route 15 time schedule has been slightly modified. The bus will not be going to the college between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Service to the college will be provided by the route 10 buses during these hours.
• Canned Food Drive
  
  Until the end of December, you can contribute a canned food item and ride the bus for free! One can gets a ride on one route i.e.. Astoria to Fred Meyer on Route 15. Trips on multiple routes requires multiple cans. To ride from Astoria (route 15) to Seaside (route 101) would require two cans. There are no transfers available when using a canned food for payment. Remember, only canned foods, no boxed , wrapped, government issued, or homemade items will be accepted.
• Special Highway 101 Sunday Route
  
  Through Dec 19, Sunset Transit will have a special Sunday Hwy 101 route. Click on the link above to read the new schedule
• Commissioners Meeting Minutes
  
  Copies of past Commissioners Meeting Minutes are now available.
• Winter 2004-2005
  
  Schedules The Winter 2004-2005 schedules are now on-line. See the Winter Route Schedules button above.
• Hwy 101 Express Route
  
  The Hwy 101 Express Route now runs through downtown Warrenton.
  Going South    The bus will leave Fred Meyers, travel west on Harbor St. (Warrenton-Astoria Hwy) to Main street in Warrenton. Left on Main St. past Warrenton High School, entering Hwy 101 at the Fort Stevens Hwy exit.
  Going North   The bus will leave Hwy 101 at the Fort Stevens Hwy exit, continuing north-east on Main St., past the High School to Harbor St., right on Harbor street to Neptune St., right on Neptune St., stopping at Fred Meyers.