Starting Monday, June 15, 2026, Cascades East Transit (CET) will implement a round of service improvements affecting riders in Madras, Redmond, and the Warm Springs corridor — the latest expansion in what has been a busy spring for regional public transportation.

New Madras-Redmond Run

Route 22, which connects Redmond and Madras, will receive a new mid-day run beginning June 15:

  • An 11:30 a.m. departure from the Redmond Transit Hub
  • An 11:30 a.m. pickup from the Madras DMV

CET says the improvement enhances access to destinations including Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort and strengthens connections to Route 21, the newer route that runs between Madras, Warm Springs, Kah-Nee-Ta, and Simnasho. Riders should note that the Terrebonne stop on Route 22 will remain temporarily closed due to ongoing construction at Oliver Lemon's in Terrebonne.

Redmond Service Improvements

Redmond's A and B Flex routes will shift to a new set schedule with extended hours from 6:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. — a significant extension compared to current service windows. These routes continue to offer flexible pick-up and drop-off service within one-quarter mile of the route corridor.

A new stop at the Downtown Redmond Library will be added, addressing a long-planned goal to improve access to downtown Redmond resources. The Redmond Transit Hub off Canal Boulevard will remain the primary transfer point.

Three new early-morning runs are also being added to Route 24 (Redmond to Bend):

  • 5:30 a.m.
  • 6:30 a.m.
  • 10:00 a.m.

These trips are designed to improve transfer connections for early-shift workers and regional commuters heading into Bend via Hawthorne Station.

Route 21: The Warm Springs-Simnasho Connection

These June 15 changes build on Route 21, which launched on May 5 and quickly became a meaningful service for Warm Springs reservation communities. Route 21 connects Madras with Warm Springs, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort, and Simnasho — three times daily beginning at 6:00 a.m. out of Madras. Riders can schedule flex-route pickups or drop-offs near fixed stops by calling CET in advance.

Per KWSO Radio's earlier reporting, fares on Route 21 begin in June after a free-ride introductory period in May. Tribal members can apply for or replace Transit Bus cards on June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Family Resource Center in Warm Springs; Tribal IDs are required.

How to Ride

Updated schedules and route information are available at Hawthorne Station, the Redmond Hub, and cascadeseasttransit.com. Riders can also use the Passio Go app or call CET Customer Service at 541-385-8680 during business hours. CET is operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC).