NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 21, 2025
No Intercity Transit Service on Thanksgiving Day
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: 379 768 809#
Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs.
Intercity Transit operates regular schedules on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. Customer Service, located in the Olympia Transit Center, will be open regular hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the holiday.
Read the November 2025 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about our May System Redesign Public Hearing, holiday service reminders, tips to help you prepare for winter weather, our Jingle Buses, and more!
Learn about exciting changes coming to our bus system in 2026!
Come to our first of many open houses as we prepare for our May 2026 service change.
Learn about new routes. Talk to our transit planners in person. Give feedback on upcoming changes.When: Monday, Nov. 3 2025 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Where: Olympia Transit Center Boardroom: 205 Franklin Street NE Olympia, WA 98501
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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. Once registered you will be emailed a link to observe the meeting.
The draft Strategic Plan defines levels and types of public transportation services offered over the next six years and to determine the amount and sources of revenue to finance the services.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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. Once registered you will be emailed a link to observe the meeting.
Read the 2025 October Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information on how to be safe and be seen at night, the return of Nightline service, text messaging for departure times, Walk to School Month, how to plan your bus trip, and upcoming bus stop improvements.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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. Once registered you will be emailed a link to observe the meeting.
Celebrate the transition to fall and soak in the beautiful fall colors at Falls Fest at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event celebrates Tumwater Falls as a sacred and historically-significant place, while honoring arts, heritage and the environment within our community.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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. Once registered you will be emailed a link to observe the meeting.
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2025
Olympia, Wash. – Beginning Sunday, September 7, 2025, Intercity Transit will launch two new commuter bus routes to strengthen connections between Thurston and Pierce counties, replacing Route 620.
Read the 2025 September Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information on two new express routes, serving on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), our participation at Tumwater's Falls Fest, getting involved with Week Without Driving, and how to safely walk and ride back to school.
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. Successful candidates are also eligible for a monthly stipend to support their participation.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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. Once registered you will be emailed a link to observe the meeting.
The August 20, 2025, Intercity Transit Authority Board Meeting is canceled.
Read the 2025 August Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information on the Bus System Redesign, our “Next Stop”, a Rider Alert Survey, our new Transit Ambassador Program, service on Labor Day, and how to transfer to other transit agencies.
Comments on the draft Summary & Equity Analysis are being accepted now through Aug. 6. A public hearing will be held at the Aug. 6 Intercity Transit Authority meeting.
Read the 2025 July Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information on Phase 2 of the Bus System Redesign, upcoming parades and community events, the NaviLens pilot program, Walk N Roll bike maintenance classes, and Duncan Greene's retirement celebration.