WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS

Pierce Transit works with employers to develop transportation programs that help employees improve their commutes. We provide one-on-one assistance in setting up ORCA Business accounts to subsidize transit passes, forming vanpools and vanshares, educating employees and managers through on-site meetings and providing incentives to encourage smart commutes. We work with businesses of all sizes. For information about setting up a workplace transportation program, call us at 253.983.3792 or CommuteSolutions@PierceTransit.org.

We offer a variety of free services designed to support a transportation program that's just right for your business and employees.

Program Materials
The following materials are available at no cost to businesses in Pierce County:

Brochures and Posters; Vanpool, RideshareOnline.com and more
Pierce Transit and Sound Transit brochures

Presentations and Education
Pierce Transit's staff is happy to present to employees, managers, and other interested parties on topics such as the benefits of commute options, how to overcome transportation barriers, and the value of ORCA (One Regional Card for All) Business Accounts.

Transportation Fairs and Events
Pierce Transit's staff is available to attend transportation fairs and other special events. We will assist with forming vanpools, share transit information and connect employees with transportation resources.

We will also meet with employees in a round-table environment to educate and inform them on commute options.

orca recognition

Congratulations to Tacoma Trophy for having the highest average ridership per employee in 2023.

“Recently one of our customers told us that our decision to offer ORCA cards to our team members demonstrates our high level of care and concern for our team. We know our team members who rely on public transportation appreciate that benefit probably more than anything else we offer. For us, ORCA just makes sense financially; it’s a good value.”
-Judi B

ORCA recognition Congratulations to Hope House for having the highest average ridership per client in 2023.

"A fresh start begins here with HOPE House of Tacoma. The ORCA Card from Pierce Transit empowers our residents to take control of their schedules and actively participate in their own rehabilitation."
-Floyd M

ORCA recognition Congratulations to Clover Park Technical College for having the highest average ridership per student in 2023.

"The ORCA program has made a tremendous impact on our community by eliminating barriers to student success and helping students achieve their goals."
-Jessica W.

ORCA recognition Congratulations to Bethel Accelerated Academy for having the highest average ridership per student in 2023.

"ORCA has not only helped students with transportation to BAA, but has given them a sense of responsibility, accountability, and feeling more in control of their lives. "
-Tanya C

Trip Planner Help

Trip Planner Tips - Entering Locations

To create a trip plan you need to enter both a starting location (origin) and an ending location (destination). For information about stops, schedules, or service at a specific location, you only need to enter one location.

The Trip Planner recognizes most street intersections and addresses as well as many landmarks in Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties. If what you entered is not immediately recognized, the Trip Planner will offer you a list of options. You can choose one of the options, but if your intended location is not there, select the "Revise Original Entries" link to return to the entry page and change the entries you have already made.

Addresses

You don't need to type in the city along with the address. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type 110 Jones instead of 110 Jones Boulevard.)
You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 1000 Main instead of 1000 S Main. But type 1000 West Viewmont for 1000 West Viewmont Way W.)
Some streets and addresses are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby location, such as an intersection or a landmark.
You should not enter the suite number or apartment number. Just the house number and street name (Example: type in 401 Broadway instead of 401 Broadway Avenue Suite 800).

Intersections

The "&" symbol is the only character used between two street names to show an intersection. (Examples: 1st & B, James & Madison)
You don't need to type in the city. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type Conifer & Jones instead of Conifer Circle & Jones Boulevard.)
You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 3rd & Main instead of 3rd S & S Main. But type 34th & West Viewmont for 34th W & West Viewmont Way W.)
Some streets are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby intersection or a landmark.

Landmarks

Government Sites: Pierce County Health Dept, Pierce Co Sheriffs Office, Tacoma City Hall

Major Commercial Sites: Tacoma Mall, Sheraton Hotel

Transportation Facilities: Sea-Tac Airport, Greyhound Bus Depot

Schools & Colleges: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Community College

Sports & Leisure: Cheney Stadium, Pt Defiance Zoo

Medical Facilities: Group Health, Tacoma General Hospital