Transit Development Plan

The Hermiston–Boardman Connector and Boardman–Port of Morrow Circular aims to make connections that will enable people to travel regionally and locally for employment, education, healthcare, and more. These transit services will help improve accessibility to major employment clusters in the area — in particular, the I-84/I-82/ Westland Road area and the Port of Morrow — and will enable critical last-mile connections from regional transit services.

This project is developing a strategic plan for service to meet these needs, identifying travel needs, a preferred service model, and routing alternatives.

This project is being led by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR’s) public transportation branch, Kayak Public Transit, and Morrow County’s transit service The Loop, in partnership with Morrow County, Umatilla County, and the Port of Morrow.

This document details the project’s process, findings, and recommendations for a realistic, implementable service offering opportunities for the region’s residents, employees, and visitors.