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Holiday Service: Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day)
On Thanksgiving Day, C-TRAN provides the following service and hours:
- Buses operate on their Sunday schedules. If your bus doesn’t normally operate on Sundays, it will not provide service on Thanksgiving Day.
- C-TRAN Call Center is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- C-TRAN’s Customer Service offices CLOSED
- C-TRAN Administration Office CLOSED
Reduced Service Day: Friday, November 28 (Day after Thanksgiving)
On the Friday after Thanksgiving, C-TRAN provides the following service and hours:
- Some Local routes are cancelled for the day, while others operate on their Saturday schedules:
- CancelledRoutes: #39, #41, #44, #47, #157, #177, The Connector
- Saturday Schedules: #2, #3, #19, #25, #30, #32, #72, #78, #80
- Express buses operate on reduced schedules:
- Modified Schedules: #65, #105, #134, #164, #190, #199
- C-TRAN’s Customer Service offices OPEN; regular business hours.
- C-TRAN’s Call Center OPEN; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. C-TRAN Administration Office CLOSED.
Holiday and Reduced service schedules are now available online (pdf) and on your bus. If you need additional information or help planning your trip, please call C-TRAN’s Call Center at (360) 695-0123.
Give Safety a Green Light! Winter Safety Campaign Returns
C-TRAN is currently providing green, flashing safety lights to all interested passengers, as part of its winter safety campaign. These safety lights are easy to clip onto clothing or bags, and a great way to be more visible during the darker months of winter. Stop by the Vancouver Mall or Fisher’s Landing Customer Service offices, during normal business hours, to get your light and important safety reminders.
CCAC Monthly Meeting Date Changed
This year’s Thanksgiving holiday falls on the same day as the C-TRAN Citizen Advisory Committee meeting. Therefore, the CCAC meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 20.
Meetings are typically held at C-TRAN’s Administration Building located at 2425 NE 65th Avenue in Vancouver. A portion of each meeting is set aside for public comment. Please check C-TRAN’s Website for updated meeting agendas and minutes.
Washington Relay Replaces TTY
C-TRAN has abandoned the use of its old TTY number in favor of the Washington Relay service, which provides more modern convenience for our hearing impaired passengers. The new numbers are:
- 1-800-421-1220; or
- 711 (for cell phones only)
These new numbers are also provided on C-TRAN's Website and on all updated schedules and maps. For more information, please contact the C-TRAN Customer Service Office at 360-695-0123
Bad Weather Happens—Know Before You Go!
During bad weather, these routes may detour:
- 2 Lincoln
- 3 City Center
- 7 Battle Ground
- 9 Felida
- 19 Salmon Creek
- 32 Evergreen/Andresen
- 32 Hazel Dell
- 47 Battle Ground Limited
Any C-TRAN route is subject to service suspension or delay based on road conditions. Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead, know their options, and keep updated so they have the very latest travel information. For details on how adverse weather may affect your route, please download a Snow & Ice brohcure (pdf) here, or pick up a copy on board your bus.
Your Safety Is Important
Please plan ahead and remember these safety tips for staying warm and visible this winter:
- Wear extra warm clothing;
- Wear or carry something reflective so your driver can see you;
- Stay on the curb. Buses may slide before coming to a complete stop;
- SafeStop—when safety allows, passengers can request a stop anywhere along their route.
Stay Informed: There are several ways to stay informatd about C-TRAN service:
Log On: Please visit our Web site for up to the minute service information.
Sign Up: Sign up to receive email and text alerts through our free notification service, available at www.c-tran.com.
Get Real: Don't be left out in the cold! NextRide gives you real-time bus arrival information directly through your phone. Simply call (360) 695-0123 and enter your stop ID number when prompted.
Get More: Tune-in to your local radio or television station for weather and emergency updates. For further assistance, please contact C-TRAN's Passenger Service Office at (360) 695-0123.
TriMet Updates: For TriMet service information, please call (503) 238-RIDE (7433) or visit www.trimet.org to sign up for free email/text alert notifications.
You can also tune in to any local radio or television station for regular updates. Watch for more information in side our Snow and Ice brochure, available soon!
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