Funds will be used to cover eligible site selection activities for identifying a new east salem transit facility for samtd in preparation for future construction

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Salem Area Mass Transit District (doing business as Cherriots) $500,000 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on December 3, 2025.

Cherriots will use the funding to cover project management, preliminary engineering, design, and site selection activities for identifying a location for a new East Salem Transit Facility in preparation for future construction. The award will permit the agency to establish a suitable site for the facility. The intended beneficiaries are Salem Area Mass Transit District and transit riders in the Salem and Keizer Marion County, Oregon area.

Performance occurs in Oregon. The period of performance extends from the award date through July 30, 2027. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible project management and preliminary engineering and design expenses for a future east salem transit facility.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit samtd to establish a suitable location for an east salem transit facility.

Intended beneficiaries

Salem area mass transit district and the riders in the salem and keizer marion county oregon area.