Dial-A-Bus of Benton County

11/05/2026

November is Gratitude Month and we have so much to be grateful for!

We are grateful for:
Clients who become family.
The opportunity to provide an important service for a living.
Amazing coworkers.
Working in a place where people want to spend their time volunteering.
Getting to work with so many other wonderful nonprofits in our community and getting to know the people who want to support our clients and services.

11/04/2026

Resharing our last post for anyone who missed it. The Commissioners will be making their decision for the future of Benton Area Transit on the 16th.

CivicClerk events and agendas for citizens

11/03/2026

https://bentoncoor.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2331/media

Above is the link to the Commissioner Meeting from today. The Client Advocacy Committee spoke publicly at the meeting with Sara Power, Christina Steiger, Ron Mason, Donald Forbes, and Sally Utt sharing their thoughts on an enhanced contract vs self-perform for BAT. They began speaking at 16:30 and ended at 34:58.

CivicClerk events and agendas for citizens

11/02/2026

Learn how Oregon voters with disabilities can register, vote, get support, and access accessible polling places. Your rights, explained by Disability Rights Oregon

10/30/2026

Please join us in thanking our latest employees of the month:
Sean Thompson, Shannon Sandel, and Ryan DeVoe!

These three make it easy to believe our clients when they say how much they love our drivers. To know them is to love them. We are so grateful to have them on our team.

10/29/2026

Resharing this information once more before the November 3rd meeting on Tuesday next week!
Please note, you may also join this meeting through the Zoom link provided on the Benton County website.

From the Executive Director:

"Clients and extended Dial-A-Bus Family Members,

We are reaching the finish line in our long struggle to ensure that your special transportation services are preserved and hopefully enhanced.

County staff plan to present the two different models (self-perform and contractor model) to the Commissioners on November 10th and we believe that the Commissioners will vote on which model to pursue at the meeting on November 16th meeting.

Many clients, including the members of the Client Advocacy Committee as well as the Dial-A-Bus Board of Directors have gone to great lengths to make sure that the Commissioners have the information they need to make the best decision. The most common points are as follows:

· The projected cost of the self-perform model is $145/service. The current cost of Dial-A-Bus services are $85/service hour.

· Clients overwhelmingly cite shortage of service as their primary concern. The proposal for the self-perform model costs taxpayers significantly more with no increase in service.

· Dial-A-Bus has 51 years of institutional experience providing service to elderly clients, clients with various disabilities including mental health issues, sight impairment, and developmental disabilities. This experience would be lost with the self-perform model.

· There is no support for the self-perform model outside of Benton County staff. Clients, stakeholders, and multiple community groups have all voiced their opposition to the self-perform model

Please consider sharing your personal feelings with the Commissioners, if you haven’t already. Their emails can be found on the Benton County website.

If you would like to attend the Commissioners meeting on November 3rd, please call the office to schedule your ride: 541-752-2615. The Client Advocacy Committee has asked us to get the word out and to help as many clients attend the meeting as possible.

Thank you,
Steve"

10/28/2026

Did you know that COI provides free cold weather supplies to community members in need? We're keeping Corvallis warm with the help of donors like you!

With the recent onset of freezing temperatures, we're asking for donations of blankets and warm clothing, as well as any unwanted tarps, tents, or sleeping bags taking up space in your closet! Bring your donation of new or used winter items to 865 NW Reiman Ave in Corvallis, and we'll handle the rest. Blankets and jackets are especially appreciated — these are our most-requested items!

10/27/2026

One week until the Nov 3rd BOC meeting. If you haven't contacted our dispatchers for a ride to the meeting yet, now is the time. You can also join over Zoom at the link published by Benton County on their website.

10/26/2026

Dial-A-Bus is offering transportation to the Symphony in Salem on December 17th for Holiday Brass. We will be picking people up from the Corvallis Community Center (C3) parking lot between 5 and 5:30 PM. There is no fee for this trip, but donations are appreciated.

*Sign up for a ride on our website or by calling our dispatchers.
541-752-2615

*If you need to be picked up from your home, please call our dispatchers to sign up for a ride!

10/23/2026

We are less than six weeks away from our Giving Tuesday fundraiser and giveaway. Get your entry in early! A donation of $25+ will get you one entry in the giveaway for a custom painting. Link in the comments!

We are continuing to raise funds in order to provide more service and help more people get the rides that they need.

"Transportation means that you can have a life instead of just being housebound. Nobody would like to be housebound." - Ron Mason, Dial-A-Bus Client