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Pierce Transit Key Messages & Topics August 2022
Come visit us at our Outreach booth at many local festivals, markets and events this summer!
Free Youth Transit Pass Starting This Fall
- As part of the State Legislature’s Move Ahead Washington transportation package, youth ages 18 and under will ride fare free on public transit this Fall throughout our region.
- Regional transit partners, including Pierce Transit, will be offering free rides to youth.
- Youth can begin riding free on Pierce Transit services starting Sept. 1.
- Watch our webpage, PierceTransit.org/FreeYouthPass, for more information on how to get your card and access these free transit rides for youth.
Commerce Temporarily Closed Due to Construction
- Because of construction associated with Sound Transit’s Tacoma Link Hilltop Extension project, the Commerce Transit Center will be closed to the public for the month of August.
- Every downtown route will be on detour except route 28.
- Buses will run on Market between 11th and 13th with stops occurring at 11th. Sound Transit Express buses will also use the 11th and Market stop.
- Note that other stop closures may occur in the construction zone such as at 9th and Broadway.
Runner Now Connects More Neighborhoods
- Pierce Transit Runner is an on-demand service that offers a quick, car-free transportation solution, typically in areas with limited transit options.
- There are currently four Runner zones serving Pierce County, providing connections to Ruston, the Tideflats, JBLM and, later this month, in the Spanaway/Parkland/Midland area… especially helpful to seniors and those with limited mobility options.
- For more information on Runner services, including hours and fares, visit PierceTransit.org/Runner.
Pierce Transit’s Podcast Offers Inside Scoop
- Pierce Transit hosts a monthly podcast, with the goal of giving the public a chance to learn more about what we do behind the scenes at Pierce Transit.
- This South Sound Connected podcast showcases the work of various departments and partners that help get transit services to our community.
- Listen to the latest episode and subscribe to South Sound Connected, available on Spotify and at PierceTransit.org in the “Transit News” feed.
Gig Harbor Route 100 Summer Service
- Like other transit agencies around the nation and the region, Pierce Transit is experiencing a shortage of bus drivers.
- While we are working hard to recruit new drivers, and have training classes underway, we still do not have the workforce this summer that we need to provide service outside our standard routes.
- So unfortunately, due to this Pierce Transit driver shortage, the Gig Harbor Trolley service is not running in 2022.
- To at least provide a Trolley presence in the community, Pierce Transit is using trolley-wrapped buses on the Route 100 throughout the summer.
- An extra stop in Uptown has been added to the Route 100 for the summer season.
- Standard Pierce Transit fares are collected on Route 100.
Stream System Expansion Study
- The first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor is in design and has been recommended for construction funding by the Federal Transit Administration along Pacific Avenue/Hwy 7.
- Pierce Transit is conducting a comprehensive 15-month planning study of the next four logical fixed routes in the system to be upgraded to BRT.
- This critical decision will include input from our stakeholders, planning partners, the municipalities we serve, and our customers.
- Find more information at PierceTransit.org/BRT-expansion-study
Get on Board with a Great Career
- Pierce Transit is currently looking for Public Safety Officers, Bus Operators and Mechanics, as well as technicians and administrative staff.
- If you know someone looking for a rewarding, family-wage job with excellent benefits and training, please encourage them to visit PierceTransit.org/careers to apply.
Moving Forward
When we say the safety of our riders and employees is our top priority, we mean it. As soon as COVID-19 hit we took immediate action implementing safety measures and precautions to keep our operators and riders safe and provide them with peace of mind. You’ll see our commitment to reconnecting you to life throughout Pierce Transit's service area. We want to point out some things that may look a little different next time you ride.