At the Lakewood City Council meeting on August 19, West Pierce Fire and Rescue recognized Pierce Transit for its continued support and partnership during emergencies. Most recently, during the Hidden Lake Apartments fire last month, Pierce Transit provided a bus to park at the scene to temporarily shelter displaced residents while fire and rescue personnel […]
Pierce Transit Board Approves Recommendation to Reallocate Some Board Seats
On August 12, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners approved a new composition of the Board, following the results of a June 26 board composition review meeting. Pursuant to RCW 36.57A.055, transit agencies are required to organize a meeting every four years wherein meeting participants review how the agency’s Board seats are allocated to represent […]
Pierce Transit Temporarily Relocating Lakewood Transit Center
Due to a repaving project in the area, the Lakewood Transit Center will be temporarily relocated on Monday, July 22. Here are the details: For help planning a trip, visit Pierce Transit’s Trip Planner at PierceTransit.org or call the agency’s Customer Service Call 253.581.8000 option 2, then option 2 again, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Pierce Transit Celebrates $14.8 Million FTA Grant Award
On July 11, Pierce Transit hosted the Federal Transit Administration and elected officials to celebrate receiving a $14.8 million Buses & Bus Facilities grant award. The funding will be used to purchase new battery electric buses and install new charging equipment. This project will improve efficiency and help facilitate expansion of Pierce Transit’s zero-emission fleet. “Pierce Transit […]
Pierce Transit Offering Free Rides to Cooling Centers
The Puget Sound is expecting high temperatures for the next several days. To help those who need access to transportation to get out of the heat, Pierce Transit is partnering with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to provide free bus or SHUTTLE rides (for registered SHUTTLE customers) to cooling centers and shelters. The […]
Pierce Transit Invites Public Input on Long Range Plan
Over the next 20 years, Pierce County’s population will grow, new technologies will change how and why people travel, and the funding to deliver robust transit service will continue to be a challenge. To address and prepare for all of these changes, Pierce Transit is drafting its Long Range Plan called Destination 2045. The public is invited to […]
Pierce Transit – Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled for July 8 – FTA Title VI Program
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held as part of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024. The meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. and members of the public may attend the meeting in person or virtually through Zoom. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public […]
Pierce Transit Celebrates Four New Million Mile Club Members
On Saturday, June 1, Pierce Transit’s Million Mile Club welcomed four new members: Charles Stango, Joseph Carlson, Duane Lacy, and Richard Sprinkle. These latest inductees joined an elite group of transit operators who have driven 1 million miles or more with zero preventable accidents. This amounts to about 12 ½ years of driving – without […]
Pierce Transit June 10 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on June 10 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.