Read the August 2023 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about recruiting our next general manager, schedule changes coming early next month, an opportunity to provide public comment on the annual update of our Transit Development Plan, and more!
Following the retirement of the former General Manager in March, the Intercity Transit Authority is accepting applications for her replacement. The nationwide search is expected to remain open through the end of September, with a successful candidate starting by the end of the year.
The northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) on-ramp at Martin Way, near College St., will be closed overnight for striping on Tuesday, Aug. 1 and Wednesday, Aug. 2. Closures will occur between 8:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m.
The draft Transit Development Plan (TDP) describes 2022 operational highlights and outlines how we anticipate using our financial resources over the next six years. A draft of this year’s TDP is available online, by emailing customerservice@intercitytransit.com or calling 360-786-1881.
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: 900 890 968#
Intercity Transit is hosting GM Recruitment Community Stakeholder Sessions at their Administrative and Operations Facility. As a quorum of Board Members may be present, the events are being noticed as a Special Meeting. No action items for the Intercity Transit Authority Board are planned during these events.
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: 485-224-999#
Intercity Transit is providing earlier service on Route 620 for those attending the JBLM Airshow this weekend, July 15 and 16. Passengers can transfer to the Pierce Transit Express at the SR 512 Park & Ride.
The Intercity Transit Authority scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, July 12, 2023, for the purpose of conducting a Zero Emissions Analysis Workshop. The governing board will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the administrative office located at 510 Pattison SE, Olympia, WA.
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Read the July 2023 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes opportunity to provide comment on the draft 2023-2028 Transit Development Plan, a reminder about printable schedules, an opportunity to sign up for Walk N Roll's Learn-to-Ride Class, and more!
Intercity Transit’s Dial-A-Lift, local and Express bus service will operate weekend level service on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4. Customer Service at the Olympia Transit Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to assist customers. Intercity Transit’s administrative office will be closed, and Village Vans will not operate in observance of the holiday.
The July 5, 2023, Intercity Transit Authority Board Meeting is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
In March, our previous General Manager, Ann Freeman-Manzanares, retired wrapping up her 30-year career at Intercity Transit. We are thankful for Ann's leadership and dedication.
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: 786-658-299#
Read the June 2023 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes opportunity to provide feedback as the Intercity Transit Authority searches for our next general manager, information about service adjustments this month, a reminder about service on Independence Day, and more!
How to Participate in the June 7, 2023, ITA Meeting
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: 486 815 106#
Intercity Transit’s Dial-A-Lift, local and Express bus service will operate on weekend schedules on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. Customer Service will be available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to assist customers. Intercity Transit’s administrative office will be closed.
In Person: Board Room of the Pattison Street facility. Doors open at 5 p.m.
By email: Submit public testimony to pmessmer@intercitytransit.com.
Emailed testimony must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on May 17, 2023.
By Phone: Register with the Clerk of the Board if you wish to testify by phone. Call 360-705-5860 by 12:00 p.m. on May 17, 2023, to register.
How to Participate in the May 17, 2023, ITA Meeting
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: 541-344-715#
Read the May 2023 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes opportunity to provide public comment on our annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a reminder about Memorial Day service, information about joining the 36th annual Bicycle Community Challenge, and more!