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.
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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.
Read the September Rider News for the latest information from Intercity Transit! Learn about the September 22, 2019 service changes which include more trips to serve you, applying to serve on the Intercity Transit Authority or Community Advisory Committee and more! Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service or read it here.
Intercity Transit has implemented a series of schedule changes to better serve our community. Our trip planner and schedules reflect the latest changes.
For Immediate Release: August 27, 2019
Intercity Transit Operates on Sunday Schedules on Labor Day
Olympia, WA – Intercity Transit’s local, Express and Dial-A-Lift bus services will operate on Sunday schedules Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. Customer Service at the Olympia Transit Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Community Vans program will operate by advance reservation only.
The Intercity Transit Authority is canceling the Wednesday, September 4, 2019, meeting. The next meeting of the Authority will be Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.
Read the August Rider News for an opportunity to provide comment on the draft 2019-2024 Transit Development Plan. You'll also find information about service on Labor Day, Dash Saturday service, new hours at our administrative office, and more! Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service or read it here.
The Intercity Transit Authority scheduled a special meeting for Friday, July 26, 2019, for the purpose of holding its Authority Planning Session. The governing board will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the administrative offices’ boardroom at 526 Pattison Street SE, Olympia, WA.