Clackamas County transit services, including senior rides and community shuttles, could stay funded through 2029 after commissioners approved a nearly $6.9 million transportation plan.
The Board of County Commissioners approved the Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds (STIF) project list Monday, July 7, setting aside money for services that connect residents to medical appointments, senior centers, jobs and local destinations.
The plan includes:
- $1.49 million for rides for seniors and people with disabilities, including medical and dialysis trips.
- $2.33 million to keep county shuttle services running, including the Clackamas Community College Xpress, Oregon City shuttle, Estacada shuttle and Clackamas Industrial Last Mile shuttle.
- $481,835 for senior center transportation.
- $500,000 for the Mt. Hood Express and Village Shuttle.
- $198,386 for Boring Lifeline Service, which helps older adults and residents with disabilities in unincorporated Boring.
The funding comes from Oregon’s statewide payroll tax created under House Bill 2017, which supports expanded public transportation services. The money cannot replace existing local funding and must be used to maintain or improve transit.
The county’s plan still needs approval from regional and state transportation committees before funds are distributed.
Residents can submit comments to the Board of County Commissioners at [email protected] or attend public meetings at the county headquarters in Oregon City.
