About South Lane Wheels

History

Established in 1982 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) based in Cottage Grove, our mission is to provide safe and economical service to those who need transportation to local destinations and as far away as the Eugene/Springfield metro areas. For over 40 years South Lane Wheels has provided thousands of individuals rides to doctor appointments, shopping, restaurants, residences, nutrition sites, recreation, workplaces, school, and special events.

Purpose

SLW is not just for seniors. Anyone can ride because there are no eligibility requirements! Enjoy scheduled door-to-door services that connects riders to destinations within our service area.

Service Area

We operate transportation services that connect people with where they want to go in South Lane and North Douglas Counties including Cottage Grove, Creswell, Drain, Dorena, Culp Creek, Saginaw, London, and Lorane. Also, we schedule rides to destinations in Eugene and Springfield.

Ridership

During 2025, South Lane Wheels provided approximately 17,753 one-way rides to destinations where people wanted to go and drove over 97,783 miles.

Funding sources

South Lane Wheels is funded by grants and supported by local and in-kind donations. It is operated by a dedicated staff and a volunteer board of directors that meets regularly to provide oversight. Whenever possible, South Lane Wheels collaborates with area agencies and businesses to maximize community benefit.

Board Members and Advisors

Name Board Position Business or Employer Term
1 Timothy Steck President TBS Consultants, President 2024-2027
2 Suzanne Huebner-Sannes Vice President Retired – Senior & Disability Services 2023-2026
3 Brandon T. Parsons Treasurer Commonwealth Financial Network 2024-2027
4 Alan Baas Member Retired from positions in academia 2024-2027
5 Russ Owens Secretary Retired Business Owner in Automotive trade 2025-2028
6  Lynn Bronson Member Oregon Community Credit Union 2025-2028
7 OPEN
Jeanette Bailor Advisor Jeanette Bailor Public Purchasing Consulting 2018-present
Garland Burback 2025-2028 Cottage Grove Garbage Service, Inc. 2025-2028

Administration

The South Lane Wheels office staff is made up of dedicated professionals here to ensure you a dynamic, top notch experience.

Ruth Linoz

Executive Director
She enjoys helping the community stay connected using her thirty-one years of transit and project management experience. Recipient of the 2014 Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce First Citizen Award.

Jo Barraclough

Operations Manager
Jo has the tremendous tasks of coordinating service and staff as operations manager.