Corvallis bus fatally hits Albany woman Follow Us
Question of the Day By - Associated Press - Monday, February 8, 2021
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Police have identified a a woman who was hit and killed by a Corvallis Transit System bus last week.
Caitlyn Geil, 32, of Albany was struck at about 7:10 p.m. Thursday, The Democrat-Herald reported. The bus driver was a 60-year-old Albany man, but authorities have not released his name. Corvallis Police Lt. Ryan Eaton said the bus driver is cooperating with the investigation.
Police said the bus was stopped on Southwest Third Street, and started a left turn onto Western Boulevard when the traffic light turned green.
Ten years ago this week the city of Corvallis began an exotic experiment: fareless transit.
As in no money or tokens or transfers or coupons change hands when you board a Corvallis Transit System bus.
The response was tremendous, said Tim Bates, the cityâs transit coordinator.
âWe experienced a 39% increase in ridership the first year that we were fareless,â Bates said. âWe had to tweak some of the service to keep up with demand. Passengers were thrilled that they no longer had to have exact change or keep track of their coupons/passes.â
Passengers are thrilled these days because neither the coupons nor the coin exchanges is a good idea during a pandemic.