Josephine County

Rogue Valley Transportation District (RVTD) is the public transportation and paratransit provider for the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. RVTD provides service to more than 223,000 residents in Jackson County, directly serving Medford, Ashland, Central Point, Phoenix, Talent, Jacksonville, White City and Eagle Point. Post-COVID, RVTD provides more than 650,000 passenger trips annually.

RVTD operates routes that provide transportation to the area's largest employers such as Harry & David and Asante. The District provides critical services along the Highway 99 corridor and serves higher education institutions such as Rogue Community College and Southern Oregon University with a collective enrollment of 9,000 students. These large employment, education and healthcare providers generate jobs and opportunities that contribute to a healthy economy.

Many of RVTD’s passengers rely on the district’s bus service as their primary mode of transportation. 66% of passengers use RVTD’s service weekly and 29% of passengers do not have access to a vehicle. Top destinations for RVTD’s passengers include work (32%), shopping (22%), medical appointments (8%), and social and community opportunities (11%). Public transit serves as a lifeline for many in Southern Oregon and an opportunity to participate in the local economy.