Public Notice - Long Range Transportation Update
The Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians is in the process of updating the Tribe’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The plan identifies, prioritizes, and estimates cost for transportation projects proposed for the next 20 years. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) resulting from the LRTP will also be updated in 2026 based on Tribal transportation priorities in the LRTP and are identified to be implemented within the next five years.
Per Federal requirements, the public has an opportunity to provide comments on both the draft LRTP (at the link below) and TIP (to be made available in 2026).
You are invited to read the proposed plan and respond in writing. A copy of the draft plan is available at below. Comments on the plan will be accepted until October 31st, 2025.
Questions regarding the draft LRTP may be addressed to Nathan Metcalf at NathanM@ctsi.nsn.us and to Ian Keene, IanK@ctsi.nsn.us, (541) 444-8323 or (800) 922-1399, ext 1323.
STTS Commitee
The Siletz Tribal Transit System (STTS) Committee is the transit advisory body for Tribal public transit programs. Members of the committee include a representative from the Tribal GSA Program, Elders Program, Clinic, Planning and Lincoln County Transit. The Veterans Coordinator is also an invited member. For more information, and to volunteer, contact the Transit Coordinator (information above).
The committee meets quarterly, and on-call as needed.
Current Committee Members
Ian Keene
Planning
Heidi Lussier
GSA Program
Jeff Green
CHA/Medical Transport, Clinic
Tina Retasket
Temp. Programs Mgr. I
Rachelle Endres
CARE Program
Chelsie Mason
Elders Program
Cynda Bruce
General Mgr., Lincoln Co. Transit
Invited
Tony Molina
Tribal Veterans
Invited
About the Program
Transit Services consists of two components: Service provided directly by the Tribe, or public transit services available to Tribal members with Tribal ID. To learn more about these services, read below.
Services Provided Directly by the Tribe
Through a network of Tribally-owned vans and busses, Tribal members receive transportation to:
- Scheduled group activities
- Congregate meals for Elders
- Medical appointments
and other destinations for which other public or private transportation services is not readily available. These services are available on an as-needed basis in Lincoln County and at each of our three Tribal area offices (Portland, Salem, and Eugene). To schedule transportation services from the Tribe, contact the relevant Tribal program, including; Elders, Health Services, Employment, Culture, and Education.
Scheduling Tribal Transportation
Call 541-444-9633 to schedule a Tribal Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. You can leave a message for scheduling medical transportation twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
To read more about the Tribal Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, visit this link.
To schedule rides with other programs, visit the Services & Programs page and select the program you’re wanting to contact.
Scheduled Public Transit Services
Through a federal Tribal Transit grant awarded to the Tribe, we have contracted with Lincoln County Transit to greatly expand the services available to Tribal members (and other community members) in Siletz and along the most frequently traveled corridors stretching from Toledo to Newport to Lincoln City.
As part of our agreement with the county, Tribal Members can ride for free on county buses by showing their Tribal ID.
Bus Schedule
External Links
To learn more information, click on the links below.
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