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Intercity Transit wants your input on its draft 2019 Budget and 2019-2024 Strategic Plan. Comments must be received by 4 p.m. on Oct. 17 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. 5, 2018 meeting.

With school starting, more children are walking and biking to school. October is International Walk to School Month so drivers should use extra caution, especially when near children and schools.

Intercity Transit is accepting applications for surplus vanpool vans. Five 12-passenger vans and two seven-passenger vans are available for granting to qualifying non-profit organizations and agencies. Applications are due Friday, Nov. 16 by 4 p.m.

The Intercity Transit Authority invites non-profit and government organizations to apply for the Discounted Bus Pass Grant Program. This program allows qualifying agencies who serve low-income clients to purchase monthly adult and youth bus passes at half price. Non-profit and government organizations within Intercity Transit’s service area may apply.

The Intercity Transit Authority scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

Read the October Rider News for information about Intercity Transit Proposition 1 on the Nov. 6 ballot, applying to be part of our Community Advisory Committee, a job opportunity, and more! Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service in the Olympia Transit Center or read it here.

Intercity Transit scheduled a joint meeting for Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

Read the September Rider News for information about the September 23, 2018 service changes, Intercity Transit funding on the Nov. 6 Ballot, Olympia Transit Center Expansion project and more! Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service in the Olympia Transit Center or read it here.

Intercity Transit’s Dial-A-Lift, local and Express bus services operate on Sunday schedules Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. 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 will be no Village Vans service on the holiday.

The Intercity Transit Authority scheduled a special meeting for Friday, August 17, 2018, for the purpose of holding its Annual Planning Session. The governing board will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the administrative offices boardroom at 526 Pattison SE, Olympia, WA.

Intercity Transit will conduct a public hearing, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, beginning at 5:30 p.m. to receive public comments on the draft 2017 Annual Report and 2018-2023 Transit Development Plan.

The draft 2018-2023 Transit Development Plan (TDP) is now available for review. The TDP describes 2017 operational highlights and outlines how we anticipate using our current financial resources over the next six years. 

Read the August Rider News for information about the September 23, 2018 service changes, the draft Transit Development Plan, Labor Day bus service, staying connected with Intercity Transit in real-time and more! Pick up a copy on buses, at Customer Service in the Olympia Transit Center or read it here.

Underground storage tank construction has been completed. Onsite fueling for Vanpool customers is now available.

The Intercity Transit Authority scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the administrative offices of Intercity Transit, 526 Pattison Street SE in Olympia. Read the meeting agenda for more information.

Intercity Transit's local, Express and Dial-A-Lift bus services will operate Sunday schedules on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. Customer Service at the Olympia Transit Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Intercity Transit's business office will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Read the July Rider News for information about the taking the IT Road Trip survey for a chance to win one of two $250 VISA gift cards, an update to our proposed September 23, 2018 service changes, a job opportunity and more! Pick up a copy on the bus, at Customer Service in the Olympia Transit Center or read it here.

Based on comments received and additional technical review, Intercity Transit has made three amendments to the proposed route and service changes scheduled for September 23, 2018. Additionally, the public comment period has been extended from June 20 to June 30, providing additional time for community input to the amendments.