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.
Enhancements will include extended concrete pads, bulb-outs, and enhanced bulb-outs at key locations. These upgrades will speed up boarding, streamline transit operations, and reduce passenger wait times. The improvements will also allow all-door boarding, which will improve accessibility and the overall rider experience.
| Number of Stops being Enhanced by Jurisdiction | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Number of Stops |
| City of Olympia | 64 |
| City of Lacey | 44 |
| City of Tumwater | 17 |
| City of Yelm | 10 |
| Thurston County | 7 |
| Department of Enterprise Services | 4 |
| WSDOT | 1 |
| Total | 147 |
When will Construction Start?
Construction is scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 3, 2025. This work is weather-dependent, and schedules may change without notice. Construction hours will generally be between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Please note: Closure dates listed below are estimates and may shift. Some stops may reopen earlier or remain closed longer than shown.
Construction Schedule
| Stop ID | Stop Name | Temporary Stop Location | Approximate Closure Dates | Route |
| #0739 | Yelm Ave. at Cullens St. [eb] | 155 ft. west of existing stop | Nov. 3 - Nov. 21 | 94 |
| #0755 | Yelm Ave. at SR 510 [wb] | 155 ft. north of existing stop | Nov. 3 - Nov. 21 | 94 |
| #0992 | Rainier Rd. at Rainier Loop [nb] | 150 ft. north of existing stop | Nov. 3 - Nov. 26 | 94 |
| #0995 | Corporate Center Dr at College St [eb] | 120 ft. east of existing stop | Nov.13 - Nov. 26 | 68, 94 |
| #0633 | Ruddell Rd. at 39th Ave. [sb] | 175 ft. north of existing stop | Nov. 24 - Dec. 3 | 66 |
| #0647 | Ruddell Rd. at 39th Ave. [nb] | 125 ft. north of existing stop | Nov. 20 - Dec. 3 | 66 |
| #0544 | Deerbrush Dr. at 7th Ct. [sb] | 50 ft. south of existing stop | Starting Dec. 9 | 62B |
| #0970 | Meridian Rd. at Orion Dr. [nb] | Not required | Starting Dec. 9 | 62A |
| #0631 | Ruddell Rd. at Ruddell Lp. [sb] | Not required | Starting Dec. 15 | 66 |
| #0620 | Ruddell Rd. at 19th Ave. [sb] | 100 ft. south of existing stop | Starting Dec. 3 | 66 |
| #0654 | Ruddell Rd. at 16th Ave. [nb] | Not required | Starting Dec. 4 | 66 |
| #1070 | Carpenter Rd. at Martin Way [nb] | Not required | Starting Dec. 8 | 65 |
| #0493 | 6127 Martin Way [eb] | 300 ft. west of existing stop | Starting Dec. 11 | 62A, 62B |
| #0505 | Martin Way at Copper Wood Ln [eb] | 130 ft. west of existing stop | Starting Dec. 11 | 62A |
What can I expect from Intercity Transit?
We will do our best to let passengers know if a stop on a route they ride is scheduled for enhancement. We will post a weekly list of stops scheduled for improvement during the construction season, along with any temporary stop locations. We will also post stop closure notices at each of the affected stops. The most current construction schedules, the affected stops, their locations and any temporary stop locations will be listed on this page.