Read the December 2025 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes December and January service reminders, information about taking the bus during the holiday season, tips to ensure our drivers see you when it's dark, winter weather reminders, our Jingle Buses, and more!
Rider Alerts
Routes 12 and 42 will be on detour from the start of service until 5 p.m. due to the closure of Deschutes Parkway for the Toy Run on Saturday, Dec. 6.View full alert
The Toy Run on Saturday, Dec. 6 will require multiple road closures that will cause significant delays on many of our routes between 1 - 2:15 p.m.View full alert
Due to the Yelm Christmas in the Park parade, Route 94 will be on detour in Yelm from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. Please use nearby stops.View full alert
Due to construction, Route 21 will be on detour Monday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.View full alert
Due to closure of Madigan Gate, a temporary stop will be in place from Oct. 28, 2025 to Jan. 28, 2026 for Pierce Transit Route 206 access to JBLM.View full alert
News
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: 910 248 197# Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs.
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: 379 768 809# Teams Video: Register to observe the meeting via TEAMs.
Read the November 2025 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes information about our May System Redesign Public Hearing, holiday service reminders, tips to help you prepare for winter weather, our Jingle Buses, and more!
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.
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.
The season’s short, dark days make pedestrians and bicyclists less visible to drivers. With the end of daylight savings, many of us travel when it's dark outside. Our drivers make extra efforts to watch for riders waiting at unlit bus stops, but they need your help! As one of our Operators put it, "when riding at night—wear something bright—flash a light!”
Reflective clothing and lights can help make you more visible. Help ensure your safety by using:
