About Corvallis Transit System
Our Mission
Preserve the environment and enhance neighborhood livability of Corvallis by:
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Providing a viable transportation alternative for all citizens
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Reducing air pollution
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Reducing energy consumption
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Reducing automobile traffic, thereby reducing the number of accidents, including fatalities
Provide community access as a social service by providing transportation to youth and elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income citizens and promote economic vitality for Corvallis by:
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Reducing the need for automobile infrastructure
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Reducing the need for public parking and the attendant loss of taxable property
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Supporting and enhancing a greater land-use density
Create an attractive business environment where employers can:
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Rely upon an alternative mode for their employees
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Increase their employment pool by providing transportation to those who have no other means of travel to the employment site
The 35-foot bus is the appropriate size for Corvallis because:
- We need the capacity. At peak hours of the day, each route may carry up to 60 passengers. Peak hours of the day vary according to the route. Morning peak hours range anywhere from 7:15 am to 10:15 am, and afternoon peak hours range anywhere from 2:15 pm to 5:15 pm. Unexpected ridership peaks also occur throughout the week when large groups utilize the bus system on an irregular basis.
- Our ridership statistics indicate that transit ridership is growing.
- Today's buses must take us into the future. The life expectancy of a bus is 500,000 miles or 12 years. The 35-foot bus is meeting today’s capacity requirements but may not be adequate as the City grows.
- It's the most efficient. The major cost of operating a bus is not the initial cost of the vehicle. There is very little difference in cost between a 30-foot and 35-foot bus. The most expensive components of a bus do not change with the addition of five feet. The major transit system costs are attributed to ongoing operating costs, i.e., drivers, fuel, maintenance, insurance, etc. These costs do not decline significantly, if at all, by reducing the size and, therefore, the capacity of the bus to carry passengers.
- It's the most effective. The City owns fifteen 35-foot buses. Because we have such a small bus fleet, the buses must be used interchangeably to provide service for scheduled and nonscheduled maintenance and customer service.
City of Corvallis FTA Title VI Plan
The City of Corvallis operates its programs, including the provision of transit services, without regard to race, color or national origin.
For inquiries about the City of Corvallis' non-discrimination policies, or to file a discrimination complaint, contact the Title VI Coordinator in the City Manager's Office, 541-766-6902.
Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
The City of Corvallis Public Transportation Safety Plan is available on the City website (PDF).
