Pierce Transit will offer fare free riding privileges on Tues., April 22, to support Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The free rides are valid on all regularly-scheduled Pierce Transit bus […]
Board, Dignitaries Celebrate Pierce Transit’s 45th Anniversary
On April 14, Pierce Transit hosted former Board members, community partners, elected officials and dignitaries to celebrate the transit agency’s 45th anniversary. Event attendees shared stories with current Board members, recapped the many ways the agency has served the people of Pierce County over the years and were present for the reading of a Board resolution […]
The Pierce Transit April 17 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Service Delivery & Capital Committee’s next Regular Meeting will take place on April 17 (3 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
Pierce Transit to celebrate 45th year
The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, beginning at 3:15 p.m. to participate in the agency’s 45th year celebration. A quorum of the Board may be present for this celebratory event, but no official business or final disposition on any matter will occur. In person meeting location: Pierce […]
New Bus Stop Amenities Are Coming
Pierce Transit’s Amenity Balancing Project, launched earlier this year, is relocating bus stop amenities like shelters and trash cans to better serve high-ridership areas. This multi-year initiative addresses changes in ridership patterns, ensuring amenities are placed where they are most needed. As funding permits, shelters will be relocated from low-ridership stops to those averaging at […]
Pierce Transit to Implement Service Change Mar. 30
On Sunday, March 30, Pierce Transit will make schedule improvements to many of its bus routes. Some changes will be minor; others will be more significant. The schedule changes will allow buses that stop at the same place to come together at a similar time, and arrive on time more often, significantly improving the transit experience […]
Ride Pierce Transit Fare Free on Tuesday, Feb. 4
Pierce Transit is inviting everyone to ride local bus, SHUTTLE and Runner services for free on Tuesday, Feb. 4 for Transit Equity Day. This day commemorates the birthday of African American civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, best remembered for her brave act of resistance when she refused to give up her seat on a bus […]
Pierce Transit Board, CTAG joint meeting, Jan. 24
The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting with the Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) on Friday, January 24, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Pierce Transit Training Center Building, Rainier Conference Room, located at 3720 96th Street SW, Lakewood, Washington. The meeting may also […]
Pierce Transit Offering Free Rides to Warming Centers
The Puget Sound area is expecting very cold temperatures for the next several days. To help those who need access to transportation to get out of the cold, Pierce Transit is partnering with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to provide free bus, Runner and SHUTTLE paratransit (for registered SHUTTLE customers) rides to local […]