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For Release:  Immediate                                       
Date:  Tuesday, March 25, 2008          

Pierce Transit Announces PugetPass Partnership with Saar’s

LAKEWOOD, WA –Pierce Transit today announced an agreement for Pierce County Saar’s Marketplace stores to be PugetPass outlets.  
 
PugetPass is a regional transit pass, available in various pass types, accepted as valid fare payment on Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, King County Metro Transit, Community Transit, and Everett Transit service.  Saar’s Marketplace stores will carry monthly PugetPasses, which provide unlimited trips for the calendar month.
 
“I am very pleased Saar’s Marketplace stores will be providing a valuable service to our riders,” said Pierce Transit CEO, Lynne Griffith. “With the move of our Lakewood Bus Shop from the Lakewood Towne Center, Saar’s service will fill a needed demand.”
 
“As a member of the Pierce County community, we are happy to work closely with Pierce Transit to streamline our customers’ shopping experience,” said Greg Saar, President of Saar’s Inc.

For Release:  Immediate                                       
Date:  Wednesday, February 13, 2008          

Pierce Transit Presidents’ Day Schedule

LAKEWOOD, WA – On Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 18th, Pierce Transit local bus service and the SHUTTLE paratransit service will operate on a Saturday schedule.  Bus Plus will not operate.

Pierce Transit’s Olympia Express, routes 601 and 603A, will not be in operation.  People planning transit travel between Tacoma and Olympia on Monday may take Intercity Transit route 603.  
 
Pierce Transit administrative offices and all Bus Shop facilities will be closed.
 
For additional information call Pierce Transit Customer Service at 253-581-8000