News and Alerts

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Public Comment:  The public may provide public comment as follows.

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.

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Public Comment:  The public may provide public comment as follows.

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 RELEASE For 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#

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Public Comment:  The public may provide public comment as follows.

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#

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How to Participate in Public Hearing on the Draft 2022 Annual Report & 2023 Transit Development Plan

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.

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Public Comment:  The public may provide public comment as follows.

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.

The events will take place in the board room at 510 Pattison Street SE, Olympia, WA, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2023, and from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

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: 485-224-999#

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Public Comment:  The public may provide public comment as follows.

Intercity Transit is providing earlier service on Route 620 for those attending the JBLM Airshow this weekend, July 15 and 16. Passengers can transfer to the Pierce Transit Express at the SR 512 Park & Ride.

The Intercity Transit Authority scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, July 12, 2023, for the purpose of conducting a Zero Emissions Analysis Workshop.  The governing board will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the administrative office located at 510 Pattison SE, Olympia, WA.

AGENDA:

Read the July 2023 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit. This issue includes opportunity to provide comment on the draft 2023-2028 Transit Development Plan, a reminder about printable schedules, an opportunity to sign up for Walk N Roll's Learn-to-Ride Class, and more!