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C-TRAN

2425 NE 65th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
United States of America
(360) 695-0123

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Since 1981, C‑TRAN has provided the citizens of Clark County with safe, reliable and convenient public transportation throughout the Clark County service area. Today C-TRAN also provide Express commuter service to downtown Portland, Lloyd District, and Marquam Hill; Limited bus service with connections to the nearest light rail station; and three Connector service areas within the city limits of Camas, La Center, and Ridgefield.

Press Releases

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C-TRAN has partnered with Aira, a visual interpreting service, to improve accessibility for all blind and low-vision transit riders.
Aira’s visual interpreting services will allow riders to connect to a professional visual interpreter through a secure video call.
March 4, 2025
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Afthab Zainudeen.
Zainudeen will oversee the agency’s information technology team, as well as various projects, technology components and operations.
Aug. 13, 2024
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Alexandra Mather.
Mather will be directly responsible for the agency’s intergovernmental affairs, community relations and outreach.
Feb. 22, 2024
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Annette Shaw.
Shaw will be responsible for C-TRAN’s largest division, with oversight of fixed-route operations, paratransit and The Current on-demand service, including C-TRAN’s supervisory...
Feb. 2, 2024
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Leann M. Caver
Leann M. Caver will become the sixth CEO of the agency, taking over for outgoing CEO Shawn M. Donaghy.
Jan. 31, 2024
Calgary Transit
Victoria Park/Stampede Station.
The closure will occur between the evening of Nov. 24 and the morning of Dec. 4 while construction on the Victoria Park/Stampede Station rebuild project takes place.
Nov. 16, 2023
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C-TRAN celebrating the grand opening of The Vine on Mill Plain during a ribbon-cutting event Sept 30.
The Vine on Mill Plain is C-TRAN's second BRT line and will serve 37 new stations along a 10-mile corridor between downtown Vancouver and the new Mill Plain Transit Center.
Oct. 2, 2023
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Leann M. Caver.
Caver will be responsible for the agency’s diversity, equity and inclusion team, including C-TRAN's organizational development initiatives and the agency’s customer experience...
Sept. 28, 2023
Clark County Public Transit Benefit Area (C-TRAN)
Clark County Public Transit Benefit Area (C-TRAN) has tasked CarMedialab, an INIT company, to deliver efficiency-boosting software solutions for its electric vehicle fleet.
CarMedialab’s MOBILEcharge charge management system will optimize the C-TRAN's charging process between the electric vehicles and the energy grid.
Aug. 8, 2023
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The Vine on Mill Plain, C-TRAN’s second BRT line, will begin service on Oct. 1.
The Vine on Mill Plain, C-TRAN's second BRT line, will serve 37 new stations along a 10-mile corridor between downtown Vancouver and the Clark College Columbia Tech Center campus...
June 15, 2023

Articles

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Left to right: Laura Merry, Leann Caver and Tim Shellenberger.
Laura Merry advances to chief of staff, while Leann Caver and Tim Shellenberger enter C-TRAN’s C-suite as chief operations officer and chief maintenance officer, respectively....
April 11, 2023
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Transit agencies are joining the global effort to bring awareness to the problem and ensure the industry supports efforts to combat modern slavery.
Jan. 17, 2023
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Establishing a work environment that celebrates communication and authenticity empowers employees to spark change and forge new paths for continued growth and success.
Sept. 20, 2022
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Jenapher L. Dues, Manager of Human Resources, C-TRAN
Jenapher L. Dues, Manager of Human Resources, C-TRAN
Aug. 23, 2022
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A C Line BRT bus drives in downtown Minneapolis, near the Target Center.
C-TRAN and Metro Transit offer examples of how expanding a BRT line to a network offers a host of opportunities to bring better service, improved efficiency and better cost-effectivenes...
March 22, 2022
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C-TRAN held a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 28 for the Mill Plain BRT project, its second The Vine BRT line.
The 10-mile project will be the second BRT route added to The Vine service and will connect downtown Vancouver, Wash., to Clark College’s Columbia Tech Center campus.
Sept. 29, 2021
CDTA
CDTA will use its CIG funding to deliver the region's third BRT route. The Washington Western BRT will connect the downtown Albany Bus Terminal to Crossgates Mall.
The funding is provided to the projects through the Capital Investment Grants Program and will help riders in Utah, New York state and Washington state better connect with services...
Sept. 27, 2021
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C-TRAN passengers will be able to access real-time arrival information, trip planning and other features using the Transit app.
Riders in Flagstaff, Ariz., and Clark County, Wash., can access real-time information and planning tools provided by the partnership.
Sept. 9, 2021
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Vancouver Wa 40 Ebus Gillig
The contract is for eight 40-foot buses and associated charging equipment.
July 23, 2021
Eric Florip, Public Affairs Coordinator, C-TRAN
Eric Florip, Public Affairs Coordinator, C-TRAN
Aug. 18, 2020

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The C-TRAN board originally lowered local and express fares as a 12-month temporary fare reduction through 2022.
Dec. 15, 2022
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Customers can schedule a ride on The Current through a new mobile app or by phone for door-to-door service.
Jan. 19, 2022
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C-TRAN's Board has approved a temporary reduction in fares on Local and Express routes in 2022.
Local and Express routes will see a 12-month reduction aimed at easing the cost of transportation on those who rely on C-TRAN for their mobility needs.
Dec. 16, 2021
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C-VAN riders will be able to use Hop Fastpass beginning Nov. 1, 2020.
C-VAN paratransit riders will be able to utilize the contactless fare option beginning Nov. 1.
Oct. 28, 2020
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C-Tran is piloting renewable diesel, which is compatible with its entire existing fleet.
The agency says maintenance cost per mile and fuel cost per mile have both dropped on vehicles using the renewable diesel.
May 27, 2020
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Fowler, Monica
Monica C. Fowler has been selected for the position.
Jan. 13, 2020
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C Tran Wins
The Clark County Public Transit Benefit Area Authority (C-TRAN) has been named the 2019 National Mid-sized Transit System of the Year by the American Public Transportation Association...
July 10, 2019
Vancouver City Councilor Ty Stober will meet with riders on board Route 37 Thursday, October 25.
Oct. 23, 2018
A new C-TRAN program will prevent thousands of discarded cigarette butts from going into landfills. Instead, they’ll be recycled.
Oct. 10, 2018
Alan Halgren, one of C-TRAN’s longest-tenured coach operators, is retiring this week after 37 years behind the wheel. He drove his final shift on Friday, June 29.
July 18, 2018
Mandated by Congress in 1982, the FTA’s Triennial Review examines grantee performance every three years in 17 key areas, including those that carry the highest risk potential ...
July 10, 2018
Members of the C-TRAN Board of Directors will hold on-board meetings with riders and other members of the public this summer starting this Saturday.
June 14, 2018
C-TRAN and other transit agencies across Washington are celebrating Ride Transit Month throughout June.
June 4, 2018
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C-TRAN has hired Inessa Vitko to serve as its next chief operations officer.
C-TRAN has hired Inessa Vitko to serve as its next chief operations officer. Vitko officially joins the C-TRAN team on May 10, 2018.
April 30, 2018
The C-TRAN Board of Directors this year welcomed three new members: Adrian Cortes of Battle Ground, Molly Coston of Washougal and Shannon Turk of Camas.
Jan. 11, 2018
In honor of those who serve, C-TRAN is offering fare-free service for everyone across its entire system on Veterans Day, November 11.
Nov. 9, 2017
TriMet's Hop Fastpass electronic fare system just hit another milestone: one million taps in the first 80 days.
Oct. 5, 2017
INIT
Hop Fastpass e-fare system.
In partnership with TriMet, C-TRAN and Portland Streetcar, INIT has delivered the final element of the newly launched Hop Fastpass e-fare system. The open payments component is...
Aug. 23, 2017
TriMet (Tri-County Metropolitan Transit Authority), C-TRAN, and Portland Streetcar launched Hop Fastpass – an electronic fare collection system implemented by INIT Innovations...
July 21, 2017
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Hop will allow transit riders in the Portland, Oregon area to use one fare system for all modes in the region.
TriMet and partners C-TRAN and Portland Streetcar celebrate the launch of Hop Fastpass — a new and better way to pay your transit fare seamlessly throughout the Portland-Vancouver...
July 18, 2017
Local agencies are observing a moment of silence for victims of the MAX train attack.
TriMet has asked the community to join in a moment of silence at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 2 to honor the men who lost their lives and those forever affected by the tragic events...
June 2, 2017
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The Vancouver mall station features real-time arrival information.
Launched in 2017, C-Tran's BRT, the Vine, was the first to be implemented in the Vancouver, Washington, area. They found the BRT-light route was the best fit for their community...
May 2, 2017
C-Tran has narrowed a field of dozens of candidates to two finalists in the search for a new executive director/CEO: Shawn Donaghy and Doug Middleton.
May 1, 2017
TriMet
Hop car reader screen.
Beta test has begun with riders tapping Hop Cards on TriMet and C-Tran buses, aboard the Portland Streetcar, and at Max, WES and Vine platforms.
Feb. 28, 2017