Pierce Transit has launched its Bus System Recovery Plan to strategically increase transit service. The Recovery Plan will help Pierce Transit better understand customers’ current needs and how to bounce back from the impacts of COVID, including recommendations for service options that can help improve mobility for all residents, current riders, and future riders. Pierce […]
The Pierce Transit Board Sept. 21 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will hold a Special Board Retreat on Sept. 21 (1-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce Transit Sept. 11 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on Sept. 11 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
Pierce Transit to Implement Service Change Sept. 3
Pierce Transit will implement its twice-yearly service change on Sunday, Sept. 3. Details of changes by route are available at PierceTransit.org/pierce-transit-routes. Service change highlights include: Pierce Transit provides free Wi-Fi on buses and has invested in other technology that helps riders understand system conditions, such as bus departures and how to locate their bus in real-time. Riders […]
Pierce Transit to Pause Bus Rapid Transit Project, Provide Enhanced Bus Service as Interim Measure
At an Aug. 14 study session, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners reviewed the agency’s Pacific Avenue/State Route 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plans and voted unanimously to pause the project for now, requesting that agency staff move forward instead with Enhanced Bus service along the Pacific Avenue/SR-7 corridor. Since the BRT project’s inception, estimated project […]
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 August 14 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will host a Special Study Session on August 14 remotely at 3 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here. That meeting will be followed by a regular board meetings at 4 pm. That meeting’s agenda can be downloaded here.
Summer Teen Late Nights
Each weeknight this summer from 5-10 p.m., middle and high school students have a free place to get dinner, hang out with friends, and participate in open gym, art and music activities. And you can take the bus to get there! Learn more here.
Pierce Transit Invites Public Input on Recovery Plan
Pierce Transit has launched its Recovery Plan to strategically increase transit service. The Recovery Plan will help Pierce Transit better understand customers’ current needs and how to bounce back from the impacts of COVID, including recommendations for service options that can help improve mobility for all residents, current riders, and future riders. Pierce Transit, like […]