Read the November 2026 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about the discontinuation of OneBusAway's Text for Arrivals feature, OTC's kiosk update, the Jingle Bus, holiday service reminders, preparing for winter weather, Filmed by Bike movie screening, and post-Daylight Savings travel tips.
News
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility.Remotely by phone: Toll Free (844) 730-0140 / Phone Conference ID: 202 526 052#Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs. A link to the registration page can be found on the meetings page of our website.
Intercity Transit will conduct two public hearings, Wednesday, November 18, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. to receive public comments on the Draft 2027 Budget and the 2027-2032 Draft Strategic Plan.
The public can attend the hearings in person at the administrative office of Intercity Transit, 510 Pattison Street SE, Olympia, by telephone or Teams video conference.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility.Remotely by phone: Toll Free (844) 730-0140 / Phone Conference ID: 802 082 478#Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs. A link to the registration page can be found on the meetings page of our website.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m. the ITA will tour the Olympia Transit Center to view the newly installed Real Time Signage. They are expected to return to AdOps before 5:30 p.m. at which time the Special Meeting will begin.
The Intercity Transit Authority will conduct a special meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the Pattison Street facility located at 510 Pattison Street SE, Olympia, WA.
Read the October 2026 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about Transit app detour detection, Nightline service, real-time signage at OTC, bus safety, Walk to School Month, and a workshop for job seekers using Intercity Transit.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility.Remotely by phone: Toll Free (844) 730-0140 / Phone Conference ID: 258 209 399#Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs. A link to the registration page can be found on the meetings page of our website.
Read the September 2026 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about our September service change, Transit Royale, real-time signage at OTC, Labor Day service, Community Advisory Committee recruitment, Walk N Roll back to school, and Week Without Driving.
The Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) is seeking civic-minded individuals to serve on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). This is a great opportunity to use your voice to provide feedback and help shape transit issues and policies that affect our community.
Intercity Transit has announced a new partnership with Transit, one of the world’s most popular apps for traveling with public transit. Transit is a free mobile app that helps riders easily navigate public transit in more than 1,200 cities in 40 countries around the world. It shows riders the fastest routes, real-time vehicle locations, and step-by-step trip plans.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility.Remotely by phone: Toll Free (844) 730-0140 / Phone Conference ID: 696 527 763#Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs. A link to the registration page can be found on the meetings page of our website.
Read the August 2026 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about our September service change, Labor Day service, our partnership with the Transit app, listening to rider comments, Transit Ambassadors, and a Rider Alerts reminder.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility.Remotely by phone: Toll Free (844) 730-0140 / Phone Conference ID: 963 275 591#Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs. A link to the registration page can be found on the meetings page of our website.
Read the July 2026 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about construction updates, Rider News audio recordings, upcoming events, Teens Biking to Destinations, interlines, and bus safety.
Intercity Transit’s Dial-A-Lift, local and commuter bus service will operate regular weekend level service on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. Customer Service at the Olympia Transit Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to assist customers.
The Intercity Transit Authority will conduct a special meeting on Friday, June 12, 2026, for the purpose of conducting a Board Planning Retreat. The meeting will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA.
Agenda
•Welcome and Opening
•Agency Update: Service Redesign and Current Operations
•Chief of Staff Introduction
•ERP Implementation Progress and Change Management Update
•Legislative Landscape Overview
•Lunch
•Board Discussion: Priorities and the Path Ahead
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility.Remotely by phone: Toll Free (844) 730-0140 / Phone Conference ID: 427 908 72#Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs. A link to the registration page can be found on the meetings page of our website.
Read the June 2026 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about Ride Transit Month, Independence Day service, the Prairie Days Parade, donating bikes to Walk N Roll, the Bicycle Community Challenge, and a 2026 Roadeo Recap.
Every June, Washington state recognizes Ride Transit Month to affirm the benefits of public transportation in our communities. This year, Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) and Intercity Transit are celebrating with the Ride the Rainbow sweepstakes.
At their May 20, 2026, meeting, the Intercity Transit Authority awarded retired vanpool vans to four organizations through a competitive application and review process. Now in its 23rd year, the Intercity Transit (IT) Van Grant program has awarded 88 former vanpool vehicles to community organizations serving Intercity Transit’s service area (Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, and their urban growth areas).