Read the February 2026 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information on holiday service, real time departure information online, the winter bicycle challenge, the May 2026 system redesign, bringing your bike on our buses, and USDOT's grant for SMART sensors.
Rider Alerts
Due to protests at the Capitol Campus, both directions of Routes 13, 14, 600 and 610 will not be servicing the Capitol Campus from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 3.View full alert
Due to closure of Madigan Gate, a temporary stop will be in place from Oct. 28, 2025 to March 31, 2026 for Pierce Transit Route 206 access to JBLM.View full alert
News
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility. Doors open at 5 p.m. Remotely by phone: Toll Free (844) 730-0140 / Phone Conference ID: 911 058 108# Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility. Doors open at 5 p.m. Remotely by phone: Toll Free (844) 730-0140 / Phone Conference ID: 413 508 94# Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs.
Read the January 2026 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information on holiday service reminders, vanpool commutes, winter weather preparations, the May 2026 system redesign, and how we can help plan your routes.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility. Doors open at 5 p.m. Remotely by phone: Toll Free (844) 730-0140 / Phone Conference ID: 772-889-790# Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs.
What’s Happening?
Intercity Transit received funding through Congresswoman Strickland’s Community Project Funding Requests and WSDOT’s Regional Mobility Grant Program. These grants will support the renovation and enhancement of 147 existing bus stops located within the Public Transportation Benefit Area’s local jurisdictions’ rights-of-way.
The season’s short, dark days make pedestrians and bicyclists less visible to drivers. With the end of daylight savings, many of us travel when it's dark outside. Our drivers make extra efforts to watch for riders waiting at unlit bus stops, but they need your help! As one of our Operators put it, "when riding at night—wear something bright—flash a light!”
Reflective clothing and lights can help make you more visible. Help ensure your safety by using:
