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7 days ago
- General
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Ride for free with Pierce Transit on June 1
To celebrate the first day of Ride Transit Month, Pierce Transit is offering fare-free rides on June 1. The agency says the free rides are valid on all regularly scheduled Pierce Transit bus service, Shuttle, and Runner on-demand services. 'Ride Transit Month is one of my favorite months of the year because it's an excuse for people all over Pierce County to try transit!' Pierce Transit Commissioner and Tacoma City Councilmember Kristina Walker said in a news release. 'Thanks to Pierce Transit for inviting community members to ride free on June 1 to make it easy. I know that when people try transit, they discover an affordable way to get where they're going.' The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will issue a Resolution in support of Ride Transit Month at its June 10 meeting, which starts at 4 p.m. In addition, several other communities throughout Pierce County will issue proclamations in support of Ride Transit Month, including: City of Tacoma – June 3 City of Fircrest – June 10 City of Lakewood – June 16 City of Puyallup – June 17
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Automotive
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Busy section of Pierce County arterial to reduce lanes at night. Details here
A busy section of Pacific Avenue/State Route 7 through Parkland and Spanaway in Pierce County will be reduced to one lane starting Monday night for a number of roadway upgrades, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Drivers, bikers and pedestrians can expect nighttime single-lane closures in both directions from 188th Street South to Violet Meadow Street South from spring through fall, according to WSDOT. Crews will work from south to north at 11 intersections starting at 118th Street South. Southbound road work hours are from Monday through Saturday from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following day. Sunday work hours are from 7 p.m. until 10 a.m. Monday, said WSDOT. Northbound work hours Monday through Thursday are 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day. On Friday work hours are 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday. Crews will work from 6:30 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday, and 6 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday, according to WSDOT. Bus riders are encouraged to visit the Pierce Transit website for changes in bus routes. Bicycle and pedestrian detours will be visible throughout the project, WSDOT said in a press release. The $8.8 million project replaces existing rapid-flashing beacons with overhead pedestrian signals at 11 locations along State Route 7, said WSDOT. Some locations will see improved pedestrian ramps, extensions to the median islands, turn restrictions and additional pavement markings. In May 2022, WSDOT applied for a Pedestrian and Bicyclist Program grant to enhance the crossings along the SR 7 corridor and was awarded funding for this project, according to the project's webpage. The Washington Legislature provided the remainder of the money needed for the design and construction during the 2023 legislative session, said WSDOT.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
Ride for free with Pierce Transit this Earth Day
Pierce Transit will offer fare-free rides on Tuesday, April 22, in support of Earth Day. The transit service is celebrating Earth Day as an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth's natural resources for future generations. The free rides are valid for all regularly-scheduled Pierce Transit bus service, SHUTTLE rides, and Runner on-demand service. 'Pierce Transit plays a key role in reducing the number of single-occupant vehicles on the road and the pollution they generate,' stated the press release. 'Each year, Pierce Transit customers skip millions of car trips, taking buses, paratransit, Rideshare or Runner rides instead. Pierce Transit's commitment to sustainability is reflected throughout the planning, design, construction and operation of its system. Most Pierce Transit buses run on compressed natural gas (CNG); its fleet has utilized renewable natural gas since November 2023. There are also 9 battery electric buses in the fleet. Pierce Transit's bus wash that opened for use in June 2023 recycles wash water, minimizing wastewater by up to 90% per wash.' Pierce Transit added that they are committed to providing safe, accessible and sustainable transportation for everyone in their service area. Information on routes, schedules and trip planning can be found online at
