Rider News - June 2019 June is Ride Transit Month, a time to celebrate our riders who keep our system going! Read the June Rider News to learn about how you can win prizes this month. You'll also find information about the Summer Youth Pass, Independence Day service and the International Roadeo where one of our drivers was named the best driver in north America! Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service or read it here! Read more about Rider News - June 2019
Intercity Transit Bus Driver Named Best in North America Intercity Transit driver Rob Wood was named best bus driver in North America at the American Public Transit Association’s 44th Annual International Bus Roadeo earlier this week in Louisville, Kentucky. Wood, along with Intercity Transit’s maintenance team of Joe Bell, James Bush and Grant Swidecki took second place in the Grand Champion team competition. Read more about Intercity Transit Bus Driver Named Best in North America
Intercity Transit Operates on Sunday Schedules on Memorial Day Intercity Transit’s Dial-A-Lift, local and Express bus service will operate on Sunday schedules on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Customer Service at the Olympia Transit Center will be open from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Intercity Transit’s administrative office will be closed and there is no Village Vans service on the holiday. Read more about Intercity Transit Operates on Sunday Schedules on Memorial Day
Transit Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Improvement Projects Intercity Transit invites public comment on potential federally funded transit projects proposed in its draft 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The comment period will culminate with a public hearing Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Intercity Transit’s business office located at 526 Pattison Street SE in Olympia. Read more about Transit Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Improvement Projects
Rider News - May 2019 Read the May Rider News for an opportunity to provide public comment on the draft Transportation Improvement Program. It also includes information about Memorial Day service, joining the Bicycle Commuter Challenge, vanpooling, and the 2019 Summer Youth Pass. Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service or read it here! Read more about Rider News - May 2019
Intercity Transit Authority Planning Session The Intercity Transit Authority scheduled a special meeting for Friday, April 19, 2019, for the purpose of holding its Authority Planning Session. The governing board will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the administrative offices’ boardroom at 526 Pattison Street SE, Olympia, WA. Read more about Intercity Transit Authority Planning Session
2019 Bicycle Commuter Challenge Gets Rolling Intercity Transit’s Bicycle Commuter Challenge is gearing up for its 32nd year. The month-long event encourages Thurston County residents and commuters to use bicycles for transportation. Read more about 2019 Bicycle Commuter Challenge Gets Rolling
Rider News - April 2019 Read the April Rider News for information about the Intercity Transit Class Pass and job opportunities. Learn about our new Bicycle Commuting Basics Class and save the date for the Thurston County Bicycle Commuter Challenge's Earth Day Market Ride later this month. Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service or read it here! Read more about Rider News - April 2019
March 20, 2019 Transit Authority meeting canceled The Intercity Transit Authority is canceling the Wednesday, March 20, 2019, meeting. The next meeting of the Authority will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. Read more about March 20, 2019 Transit Authority meeting canceled
Rider News - March 2019 Read the March Rider News for information about service increasing on March 24, 2019, National Transit Driver Appreciation Day, Walk N Roll's open house in April, and more! Pick up a copy on the bus, at Customer Service or read it here. Read more about Rider News - March 2019
Intercity Transit to Operate Regular Service on Most Routes Thursday, Feb. 14 Intercity Transit will resume regular bus service following published schedules on most routes and will resume regular fare collection starting Thursday, Feb. 14. Read more about Intercity Transit to Operate Regular Service on Most Routes Thursday, Feb. 14
Intercity Transit to Resume Regular Service on Many Routes Wednesday, Feb. 13 Intercity Transit to Resume Regular Service on Many Routes Wednesday, Feb. 13 Other routes will operate with detours due to road conditions Read more about Intercity Transit to Resume Regular Service on Many Routes Wednesday, Feb. 13
Limited Service today, Feb. 12, starting at noon NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release:February 12, 2019 Intercity Transit to Run Limited Service today, Feb. 12, starting at noon Service to end early based on road conditions Read more about Limited Service today, Feb. 12, starting at noon
Intercity Transit to Cancel all Morning Service on Tuesday, Feb. 12 Due to extremely treacherous road conditions that are anticipated to worsen, all morning Intercity Transit local and Express bus service is canceled until 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. In addition, Dial-A-Lift service will only provide pre-scheduled dialysis rides and all other rides will be canceled tomorrow. Village Vans service will not operate tomorrow. Read more about Intercity Transit to Cancel all Morning Service on Tuesday, Feb. 12
Intercity Transit to End Service Early Tonight Due to poor road conditions and anticipated worsening weather, all Intercity Transit services will end early tonight, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. Local and Express bus service will end between 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. All routes will continue to be on their current detours unless conditions change. Read more about Intercity Transit to End Service Early Tonight
Snow Detours Continue on Intercity Transit Routes into Monday Morning For Immediate Release: Feb. 10, 2019 Olympia, WA – Due to poor road conditions and anticipated worsening weather, many Intercity Transit routes continue to be on snow detours that will stay in place through tomorrow morning, Monday, Feb. 11. Standard snow detours are in place on the following routes: Read more about Snow Detours Continue on Intercity Transit Routes into Monday Morning
Community Advisory Committee meeting cancelled on Monday, Feb. 11 The Community Advisory Committee meeting scheduled tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 11, is cancelled due to inclement weather. Read more about Community Advisory Committee meeting cancelled on Monday, Feb. 11
Snow Detours Continue on Intercity Transit Routes Due to poor road conditions, many Intercity Transit routes are on snow detour and most detours from yesterday are still in place today. Read more about Snow Detours Continue on Intercity Transit Routes
Rider News - February 2019 Read the February Rider News to learn about additional Sunday service beginning March 24, 2019 and how you can vanpool and save for something you love. You'll also find information about signing up for the Winter Bicycle Commuter Challenge. Pick up a copy on the bus, at Customer Service or read it here. Read more about Rider News - February 2019
Surplus Vehicles Awarded to Area Agencies Intercity Transit has selected seven organizations to receive retired vans through a competitive application and review process. The organizations will provide vital transportation services to their clients. Read more about Surplus Vehicles Awarded to Area Agencies
