Intercity Transit is hosting a Reception to allow community stakeholders to meet the selected General Manager Candidates on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mercato’s Ristorante located at 111 Market Street NE, Olympia. As a quorum of Board Members may be present, the event is being noticed as a Special Meeting. No action items for the Intercity Transit Authority Board are planned during this event.
The Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) Board is happy to announce three finalists in their search for the agency’s new General Manager. The finalists were selected from almost 100 qualified applicants from across the continent and around the world. The finalists will be in the area Oct. 25-27 for a series of events and interviews.
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: 830-926-212#
Read the October 2023 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about changes at the Martin Way Park & Ride, construction at OTC coming soon, an opportunity to volunteer at Amtrak Centennial Station, and more!
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: 296-553-078#
On Thursday, Sep. 28 and Friday, Sept. 29, the northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) on-ramp at Martin Way, near College St., will be temporarily closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The temporary closure is necessary for construction activity to be completed on the northbound I-5 on-ramp. The I-5 on-ramp is expected to reopen as soon as work is completed.
Intercity Transit is looking for current riders, potential new riders and people who are unlikely to use their services to participate in several focus groups the week of October 2. The agency’s goal is to better understand the experiences and perceptions the community has about Intercity Transit and their services.
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: 373-460-832#
Intercity Transit’s local and Express bus service and Dial-A-Lift will operate weekend-level service on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. Fall schedules go into effect on Sunday, Sept. 3; bus service will operate on the new weekend schedules which can be found at intercitytransit.com/servicechanges.
NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release:September 1, 2023
Intercity Transit Seeks Volunteers to Help Shape Public Transit
Read the September 2023 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about an opportunity to apply to serve on our Community Advisory Committee, information about the Authority updating their bylaws, our recent Grand Champion Award at the Washington State Roadeo, and more!
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: 545-382-940#
The northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) on-ramp at Martin Way, near College St., will be closed for overnight work Friday, August 18. During the overnight closures, traffic control measures and a detour for NB I-5 traffic will be in place. The closure will occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. The closure is necessary to complete permanent striping from the ramp onto I-5. Southbound access to Interstate 5 will not be impacted.
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: 346-246-811#
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.