SALEM, OR – (June 11, 2026) —  Cherriots is inviting the public to share their voice in shaping the next generation of bus wraps through the Wrapped in Community survey, now open for two weeks. 

Starting today, the community can help choose themes that will appear on Cherriots buses. The new survey‑based approach puts community preferences at the center of Cherriots annual bus wrap initiative. 

The survey presents five themes for public consideration, curated by the Cherriots Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Board Subcommittee and Marketing and Communications team:

• Oregon Statehood Celebration

• Women’s History

• Childhood Cancer Awareness

• Veterans and Service Member Appreciation

• Native American Heritage

Based on survey responses, Cherriots will select two to three themes to move forward with into full wrap design and production. The first community‑chosen wraps are anticipated to roll out in fall 2026.

“Now that the survey is open, we’re inviting the community to share their voice and help shape Cherriots’ new bus wraps,” said Maria Hinojos Pressey, Cherriots Board President. “These two weeks are a chance for everyone to help select which stories and experiences show up on our buses.”

Community members can participate online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wrapped. The survey will be open for two weeks, June 11 to June 25, 2026. 

After the survey closes, Cherriots will share the top‑selected themes in late June or early July and provide an update on the design and rollout schedule. More information about the Wrapped in Community initiative is available at Cherriots.org/wrapped. 

About Cherriots

Established in 1979, Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) is a special District covering 78 square miles in the Mid-Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Locally known as Cherriots, the District provides vital service to more than 450,000 residents in Marion and Polk counties. SAMTD maintains a total of 124 transit vehicles across its various services and provides approximately 3.3 million passenger trips annually.

For more information, visit Cherriots.org.