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.
Starting Sunday, September 7, 2025, we will be replacing Route 620 with two new commuter routes; Route 600 - Lakewood Commuter and Route 610 - Lacey Connector. Other routes have minor schedule adjustments to simplify schedules.
Summary of changes
Route 60 - Minor schedule adjustments on weekends to match weekday service.