The Link Public Transit in The Dalles will increase its trips to Hood River from four to five times per day on weekdays starting February 19. Stop times will be modified for connectivity improvement with regional transit providers. Frequent riders are encouraged to purchase a Gorge Transit Pass, which offers unlimited travel on fixed route service offered by The Link, Columbia Area Transit, Mt. Adams Transportation Services, and Skamania County Transit. To purchase a pass, visit gorgepass.com.  Starting March 4, The Link will slightly reduce the frequency of the Blue Route in The Dalles to operate on a one-hour basis from 7:00am to 7:00pm on weekdays. That will allow the Link to increase its Dial-a-Ride service. The decision to increase Dial-a-Ride service was based on ridership data from the past year as well as current and future funding guidelines that direct the service to focus on the specific needs in Wasco County for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, and transportation for Students, the Elderly and Disabled, and Low-Income individuals who require door-to-door service.  Updated printed brochures and an online version will be available a week prior to the effective date at www.mcedd.org/link.