Intercity Transit proposes September 2020 service changes Intercity Transit will conduct a public hearing Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 5:30 p.m. at the business office, 526 Pattison St. SE in Olympia, if allowable under the public meeting guidance of the “Safe Start Washington: A Phased Approach to Recovery.” The hearing is to receive public comment on proposed Intercity Transit bus route and schedule changes for possible implementation on September 20, 2020. Read more about Intercity Transit proposes September 2020 service changes
Transit Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Improvement Projects Intercity Transit invites public comment on potential federally funded transit projects proposed in its draft 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The comment period will be from May 7 – June 3, 2020. Read more about Transit Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Improvement Projects
Attending May 20, 2020, Authority Meeting During COVID-19 Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Intercity Transit is currently closed to the public. To adhere to the Governor’s Proclamation 20-28, the public may attend the May 20, 2020, Authority meeting by listening via telephone. Dial-in at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the meeting which begins at 5:30 p.m. Read more about Attending May 20, 2020, Authority Meeting During COVID-19
Monday, May 18, 2020, Community Advisory Committee meeting canceled The May 18, 2020, Community Advisory Committee meeting is canceled. Read more about Monday, May 18, 2020, Community Advisory Committee meeting canceled
Passengers asked to wear face mask or covering while riding To help protect you, our employees, and others around you, Intercity Transit is asking passengers to wear a face mask or cloth that covers your nose and mouth while riding with us. Non-medical masks, bandanas, scarves and cloth can be used. Read more about Passengers asked to wear face mask or covering while riding
Attending May 6, 2020, Authority Meeting During COVID-19 Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Intercity Transit is currently closed to the public. To adhere to the Governor’s Proclamation 20-28, the public may attend the May 6, 2020, Authority meeting by listening via telephone. Read more about Attending May 6, 2020, Authority Meeting During COVID-19
April 20, 2020 Community Advisory Committee meeting canceled The Monday, April 20, Community Advisory Committee meeting is canceled. Read more about April 20, 2020 Community Advisory Committee meeting canceled
April 15, 2020 Transit Authority Meeting Canceled The Intercity Transit Authority is canceling the Wednesday, April 15, 2020, meeting. Read more about April 15, 2020 Transit Authority Meeting Canceled
A Note Regarding Concerns About The Advanced Reservation System Operating a public transit system under the constraints of a pandemic and navigating the impacts has been a challenge. Currently, about 34% of our front-line staff are off work due to COVID-19-related issues. Thankfully, we have not had anyone on the job test positive. We know transit employees at other systems have tested positive. Sadly, many agencies have reported serious illnesses and deaths among their co-workers. Read more about A Note Regarding Concerns About The Advanced Reservation System
Intercity Transit moves to advance reservation transit service Beginning Monday, April 13, Intercity Transit will temporarily transition to providing essential trips for the public using an advance reservation system consistent with Gov. Inslee’s “Stay Home – Stay Healthy” emergency order. Read more about Intercity Transit moves to advance reservation transit service
April 1, 2020 Transit Authority Meeting Canceled The Intercity Transit Authority is canceling the Wednesday, April 1, 2020, meeting. Read more about April 1, 2020 Transit Authority Meeting Canceled
Intercity Transit begins weekend service levels Monday, March 30 Intercity Transit continues to respond to the developing COVID-19 crisis. Effective Monday, March 30, the agency will reduce services and operate on a weekend schedule in an effort to protect the health of our community, riders and front line employees. Read more about Intercity Transit begins weekend service levels Monday, March 30
Intercity Transit will reduce some bus service Over the coming days, Intercity Transit will temporarily discontinue some routes and reduce service on others. Read more about Intercity Transit will reduce some bus service
Intercity Transit takes precautionary measures against coronavirus Intercity Transit is closely monitoring the latest developments in the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and is responding to the rapidly evolving situation with measures to protect the health and safety of our customers, employees and community. Read more about Intercity Transit takes precautionary measures against coronavirus
March 18, 2020 Transit Authority Meeting Canceled The Intercity Transit Authority is canceling the Wednesday, March 18, 2020, meeting. The next meeting of the Authority will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. Read more about March 18, 2020 Transit Authority Meeting Canceled
Intercity Transit is monitoring novel coronavirus developments 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. Read more about Intercity Transit is monitoring novel coronavirus developments
Rider News - March 2020 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. Read more about Rider News - March 2020
Transit Driver Appreciation Day Thank your driver on Transit Driver Appreciation Day! Read more about Transit Driver Appreciation Day
February 19, 2020 Transit Authority Meeting Canceled 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. Read more about February 19, 2020 Transit Authority Meeting Canceled
Intercity Transit receives first prize in national competition 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 more about Intercity Transit receives first prize in national competition