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Intercity Transit is closely monitoring developments with respect to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The safety of our customers and our employees is our top priority and we are following the professional guidance of our public health officials. Preventing future cases requires all of us to do our part. 

Along with cleaning our buses nightly, we are researching additional cleaning protocols.

Public health officials recommend everyday actions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases including:

Read the March 2020 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit! Read about the Olympia Transit Center expansion opening March 30, new service coming to northeast Lacey later this month and more! Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service or read it here.

The Intercity Transit Authority is canceling the Wednesday, February 19, 2020, meeting. The next meeting of the Authority will held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.

Intercity Transit has been named a First Prize Award recipient for the 2020 AdWheel Awards competition sponsored by the American Public Transportation System, or APTA. The award recognizes Intercity Transit’s comprehensive outreach effort to involve the community in transportation planning.

Read the February 2020 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit! Read more about a ridership increase of 19.8 percent, how you can respect your ride, new service coming to northeast Lacey in March, and more! Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service or read it here.

The Community Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2019, has been canceled.

Read the December 2019/January 2020 Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit! Read about the Intercity Transit Authority's decision to transition to a zero-fare system on Jan. 1, 2020 and our fast, frequent and direct service - The One! Learn about how you can help us shape our latest bus route expanding service in northeast Lacey and more. Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service or read it here.

Intercity Transit will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Local bus, Express, Dial-A-Lift, and Village Vans will not operate. Customer Service located in the Olympia Transit Center and the business office will also be closed.

​​​​​​​The Intercity Transit Authority is canceling the Wednesday, December 18, 2019, and the January 1, 2020 meeting.  The next meeting of the Authority will held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.

Intercity Transit will launch a new route to expand service into the growing Northeast Lacey area. Route 65 – Hawks Prairie, is currently being planned with input from the community. The new route is scheduled to begin on March 22, 2020.

Intercity Transit will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Regular local bus, Express, Dial-A-Lift, and Village Vans will not operate. Customer Service located in the Olympia Transit Center and the business office will also be closed. We will operate on normal schedules Friday, Nov. 29, 2019.

The Intercity Transit Authority will conduct interviews for the purpose of filling an open Citizen Representative position.  The interviews will be held beginning at 9:15 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2019, at the administrative offices of Intercity Transit, 526 Pattison SE, Olympia, WA.

The Intercity Transit Authority (Authority) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 to receive comments on a five-year, “zero-fare” demonstration project. The Authority will vote whether to implement the project on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at Intercity Transit’s administrative office located at 526 Pattison St. SE in Olympia. If passed the project will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020.

Intercity Transit will launch its new high-performance, limited stop bus service Monday, November 11, 2019. “The One,” provides faster, more direct transit service, connecting the Martin Way Park & Ride in Lacey to the Capital Mall in west Olympia with limited stops.

Intercity Transit will conduct three public hearings, Wednesday, November 20, 2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m. to receive public comments on the draft 2020 Budget, the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, and proposed change to fares.  The hearings will take place at the administrative offices of Intercity Transit, 526 Pattison SE, Olympia, 98501. 

Read the November Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit! Learn about an opportunity to provide public comment on our draft 2020 draft budget, strategic plan and proposed fare change. You can also read about the Intercity Transit Authority's consideration of a zero-fare system and our new fast, frequent and direct service - The One! Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service or read it here.

Intercity Transit operates on regular schedules on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. Customer Service, located in the Olympia Transit Center, will be open regular weekday hours, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the holiday.

Intercity Transit wants your input on its draft 2020 Budget and 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. Comments must be received by 4 p.m. on Nov. 20 to be considered unless they are provided at the public hearing. The Intercity Transit Authority will make final decisions about next year’s budget and the agency’s updated strategic plan at their Dec.4 , 2019 meeting.

Read the October Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit! Learn about an exciting opportunity to serve on the Intercity Transit Authority or Community Advisory Committee, a new high performance bus route coming later this fall and tips to ensure you're seen this fall and winter. Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service or read it here.

Intercity Transit scheduled a joint meeting for Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.