 Do It Best. Do It Together. Do It For Less.
Do It Best
Jean Teat, Transit Operator
Jean Teat is nominated for Doing it Best while running her Route 1 trip. Shortly after a 72-year old woman de-boarded, Jean looked back and realized the passenger had left her purse on the bus. Jean secured the purse and called the Communications Center; meanwhile the lady was frantically calling Pierce Transit. She was told Jean had her purse and that she could get it when the bus came back around. Jean didn’t know it at the time, but the purse contained $1,000 that the lady needed for bills and groceries. The rider was very thankful to have her purse and money back!
Do It Together
 The Service Crew, Operators and others who fuel the natural gas buses
On an average night since the natural gas fire 18 drivers and 11 maintenance employees have fueled our buses at four locations. During the day additional staff fueled buses at the Seattle Link yard. It’s a 24 hour a day operation taking many people working beyond their normal job duties. Pierce Transit recognizes and thanks the many employees who have been Doing it Together.
More Exceptional Employees
Four times a year, Pierce Transit faces a tough task – selecting two employees (one from Operations, one from Maintenance) who deserve special recognition, even when judged by the standards of one of the best transit workforces in the nation!
Our latest honoree:
 Dwight DeSilva– 3nd Quarter 2011 Operator of the Quarter
Dwight is no stranger to this award having received this honor in 2007 and again this third quarter of 2011. He has served our transit community well during his eight year career with Pierce Transit providing quality service and earning the respect of his fellow coworkers. He consistently earns awards and recognition for his excellent performance including yearly achievement of Perfect Attendance, Perfect Safety, and Perfect Honor Roll. We proudly award Dwight DeSilva as Operator of the Quarter, third quarter 2011. Way to Go!
 Greg Greer – 3nd Quarter 2011 Maintenance Employee
Body Equipment Repairer Greg Greer was selected Maintenance Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2011. Greg has been with Pierce Transit for six years and takes pride in, and ownership for his work; his is very resourceful and shows great initiative. During the third quarter, he was assigned repairs for a vehicle operated by one of Pierce Transit’s contractors. He did an outstanding job on the repairs and the contractor (First Transit) was very impressed with Greg’s craftsmanship.
A number of MCI coaches needed body work during the heat wave we experienced in August. Although the weather was uncomfortably warm and the workload heavy, Greg accepted the challenges with a pleasant, can-do attitude. His commitment to getting the MCI sub-fleet, which is critical to Pierce Transit as a Sound Transit service provider, back in full operation was appreciated.
Greg’s professionalism, strong work ethic, skills, talent and excellent safety record made him the
Way to Go!
 Pierce Transit Adopt a Stop Program
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Pierce Transit has more than 3,000 bus stops and shelters throughout Pierce County. Each one is part of a community. By volunteering as an Adoptee for the Adopt A Stop program you can make a difference in yours.
IT'S EASY TO GET STARTED
- Choose a bus stop.
- Contact us.
- Get your supplies. We'd like to thank you in person for volunteering when we give you your supplies. Come to Pierce Transit's headquarters in Lakewood—or, we can meet you at another location. We'll go over the program and present you with your welcome packet, which includes safety supplies.
- Report your activities once a month.
TO THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING 
After your stop is adopted, your name will appear on a sign which will be posted at that stop. You may also receive recognition in one or more of our publications. Recycling is encouraged, and any profit from the sale of recyclable items is yours to keep. GET STARTED TODAY!
Adopt A Stop Program Coordinator
adoptastop@piercetransit.org
253.983.3455
Heard a "Talking" Bus Yet?
Listen for automatic stop and route announcements while travelling on Pierce Transit and Sound Transit buses. Route and destination announcements required by the Americans with Disabilities Act are made by the new automatic announcement system we call trax each time a bus door opens at a stop. In addition, upcoming stop names are announced on the buses to keep passengers informed about the next stop coming up on that route. 
Pierce Transit needs your help to ensure that the trax system is helpful and useful to you, our riding public. Please report any problems with the timing of stop announcements, interior volume, or pronunciation issues so we can look into fixing them. Report problems by filling out a customer comment card (located at the front of the bus), sending an e-mail to adminservices@piercetransit.org , or filling out our online form. When reporting issues with announcements, please be as specific as possible. Include the route, direction of travel, time of day, vehicle number and a complete description of the problem.
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