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…
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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…
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