Fake Bus Stops Getting a Lot of Attention in Hermiston

Hand it to the city, their use of fake props is getting people's attention, when otherwise they might not care.

In an effort to help set up the city's proposed transit system, 'fake' bus stop signs have been put up at various locations, to test public response and comment.

According to mycolumbiabasin.com,  the comments the city receives from citizens about the stops will be used as part of the system to decide where to locate the real ones. The city wants feedback on where to put the stops, and already comments are flowing in. If a 'fake' sign generates a lot of negative input, it might not be located there. One that receives a lot of positive comments, will likely stick.

Officials are also taking input from businesses, schools, and citizens about where they might need to catch and depart from a bus.

The proposed public transit system, called Kayak, is owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, is also seeking proposed names.

Some of the suggestions, according to mycolumbiabasin, include HART (Hermiston Area Rapid Transit) and the Watermelon Express-inspired by the world famous melons grown in the area.

The system is slated to start January 2 of 2017.