PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL — Transportation 2040 is being updated to address current issues and meet statutory requirements. The update includes new forecasts, new analysis tools, and a revised financial strategy. The update includes a framework to prioritize investments and takes a closer look at the region’s preservation and maintenance needs (called State of Good Repair). …
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The weather forecast for tomorrow is calling for snowfall in the Puget Sound region
PIERCE COUNTY — Sound Transit service may be affected by snow or icy conditions Friday morning. If snow or ice is on the ground, be prepared for the conditions and for delays, and visit http://www.soundtransit.org before you start your commute. Also visit our Winter Weather page to learn about the travel alternatives that will meet…
Work or play, drivers need to prepare now for Monday afternoon
WSDOT OLYMPIA – Whether it’s heading home from work or heading to watch the Seahawks attempt to keep their home game winning streak intact, Puget Sound area drivers are urged prepare for possible snow and ice to during the Monday afternoon drive. The current lowland forecast calls for freezing temperatures and possible snow between Everett…
Lakewood Bus Shop closing October 18
LAKEWOOD, WA — Pierce Transit’s Lakewood Customer Service “Bus Shop” will close its doors to the public on October 18, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. ADA Eligibility and Training will remain at the Lakewood location. All other customer service functions will move to the Tacoma Dome Station (TDS) Bus Shop. Saturday sales and bus information phone…
Pierce Transit consolidates customer service Bus Shops at Tacoma Dome Station
PIERCE TRANSIT — The Pierce Transit Board recently delayed service reductions planned for September until 2015 in light of unexpected sales tax revenue growth. The Agency remains committed to lowering overall administration costs and improving efficiencies and, as such, Pierce Transit will move forward with its plans to consolidate facilities and realign the organization. Beginning…
Pierce Transit first to adopt renewable natural gas for bus fleet
PIERCE TRANSIT — Effective June 5, 2013, Pierce Transit received Environmental Protection Agency approval for fueling its bus fleet with Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The EPA approval means that about 143 of Pierce Transit’s 155 buses are now running on RNG made from the biogases of the Cedar Hills Landfill in nearby King County. According to…
Pierce Transit delays September service reductions in light of sales tax growth
PIERCE TRANSIT, TACOMA, WA — At a Special Called Meeting on July 31, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners voted in favor of delaying the September service reduction plan in light of higher-than-expected sales tax growth over the first five months of 2013. The Board’s action postpones implementation of the 28% service reduction plan that would…
Parkland Transit Center Improvements Begin July 29
PIERCE TRANSIT, LAKEWOOD, WA – Thanks to Federal Transit Administration grants for transit center improvements, Pierce Transit will begin facilities improvements at the Parkland Transit Center and Park and Ride on July 29. The construction project, which will continue through September, will make Pierce Transit’s oldest Transit Center safer and more comfortable for the 2,700…
July 31 Transit Board meeting may rescind cuts
PIERCE TRANSIT BOARD TO RE-EVALUATE SEPTEMBER SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN LIGHT OF SALES TAX GROWTH The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on July 31, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. to evaluate whether to rescind planned service reductions based on higher-than-expected sales tax growth. The Region’s sales tax growth may mean good…
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bethel SD’s new Central Kitchen & Transportation Center
You’re Invited: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bethel SD’s new Central Kitchen & Transportation Center Hello everyone.. We are very excited to announce a groundbreaking event for the new Central Kitchen & Transportation Center. The event will be June 17 at 12:30 p.m. More details are included in the groundbreaking postcard invitation attached in this email. This…
Pierce Transit offers discounted summer youth pass
Youth 18 and younger are eligible to purchase a three-month Pierce Transit Summer Youth Pass that is good for unlimited rides on local Pierce Transit service beginning June 1 through August 31, for only $36. This is a savings of $45 over buying three $27 youth fare monthly passes. The Summer Youth Pass must be…
Pierce Transit Adjust Bus Schedules Beginning Sunday, June 9
Lakewood, WA – Effective June 9, Pierce Transit bus service and SHUTTLE service for people with disabilities will have several changes made to current schedules. In an effort to maintain as much service as possible, some reduction needs to be made now before the major service cuts occur on September 29. Beginning June 9, a…
Peak season Pierce County ferry rates, schedule start May 1
PIERCE COUNTY — Peak season on the Pierce County ferry will bring changes to fare rates and the schedule. Peak season runs May 1 to September 30. Fare rates Peak season fares start May 1 for Pierce County ferry passengers that drive a vehicle or motorcycle onto the ferry. Walk-on passenger rates are the same…
State Transportation package needs callers and suporters
[Editor note:If you are from the south county we would suggest you also say you support the Cross Base Highway SR704 and the Yelm ByPass SR507, although the Chamber wants to focus, we can’t ignore our own needs.] From the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce COMPLETE SR 167 Lawmakers need our help. They are asking for…
Pierce Transit proposes more cuts
Monday, March 18, an open house was held by Pierce Transit at the Parkland Spanaway Library to reveal to the local public the proposed service cuts for later this year. The vast majority of Pierce Transit funding comes from a portion of the sales tax. With the economy still down and the failure of a…
Free special needs transportation expands in rural Pierce County
Community Connections is expanding special needs transportation in rural Pierce County. The “Beyond the Borders Connector,” a four-month pilot project, provides eligible riders with a link to services in rural communities. The transportation program is administered by Pierce County and serves seniors, individuals with disabilities, and people with low incomes. The new routes are available…
REMINDER: Pierce Transit Service Reduction Information Meetings
LAKEWOOD, WA – Beginning this Wednesday, Pierce Transit will host nine “Community Information Meetings” for the public regarding details of the service reductions scheduled for late September 2013. Cuts in service are due to the loss of Proposition 1 in November 2012. Pierce Transit currently operates 417,000 annual service hours. Once the service reduction plan…
Pierce Transit Board Revises Service Reduction Plan and Information Meetings Announced
The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners passed a resolution on Monday February 11, 2013 directing staff to revise service reduction plans for September 29, 2013 to include limited bus service on Saturdays and Sundays. The cut in service is due to the loss of Proposition 1 in November 2012. Pierce Transit currently operates 417,000 annual…
Why the shuttle service is important to me
By Bonnie Huff I have had the privilege to be a passenger On Pierce Transit shuttle service since 1997. When the news came that the vote was lost by a mere 700 votes, I was devastated. For myself and many others this is my only means of transportation. I am 67 years old, a quadriplegic…
The Weiler Bridge
As you are travelling south on the Mountain Highway past the light at 260th, you round a corner and begin to climb what is known as Muck Creek Hill. Just before that hill on the right is Weiler Road. Sitting high enough off Muck Creek to avoid flooding, Weiler road has seen a continuous growth…