How to apply for Public Transit (Union County Public Transit, Community Connection) — Union

Community Connection of Northeast Oregon – Union County Public Transit

Who it's for

Community Connection of Northeast Oregon runs Union County's public transit. Three deviated fixed-route buses serve La Grande and Island City: the Blue and Yellow routes on weekdays and the Green route on Saturdays. A deviated route keeps to a timetable but can leave its route to pick you up at a nearby spot if you schedule it. To schedule a pickup off the route, call 541-963-2877, Monday to Friday before 4 p.m., one business day before your ride.

Service areas, hours, and fares are set by the transit provider; call ahead to schedule and ask about senior or disability fares.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • None — call to schedule a route deviation

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-541-963-2877

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Public Transit (Union County Public Transit, Community Connection) — Union. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need none — call to schedule a route deviation — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

none

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.