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December Rider News includes information about holiday service schedules, ensuring your safety this winter, the Jingle Bus and winter weather service. Click to read the full issue.

The season’s short, wet days make pedestrians and bicyclists less visible to drivers. To help you be safe and be seen, Intercity Transit is providing free, reflective-safety lights this December when you buy your monthly pass at the Olympia Transit Center.

Look for the bus with the big red bows and ride for free Nov. 24 - Dec. 29!

Read the November edition of Rider News. It has information about holiday service, traveling in winter weather, a great Vanpool opportunity and more!

Thanks to everyone who provided their thoughts on the future of public transportation in Thurston County. We received input from over 3,500 individuals. We are currently identifying common themes and preferences that will be used to help shape the services we provide as our community grows.

Make sure your voice is heard. Take the IT Road Trip survey before it closes on Saturday, September 30. You'll be entered for a chance to win a $250 VISA gift card!

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 scheduled a joint meeting for Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

Intercity Transit’s Van Grant program is accepting applications for retired vanpool vans. Three 12-passenger vans and one seven-passenger van are available for granting to qualifying non-profit organizations and agencies. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017.

Read about minimal changes to Intercity Transit service effective September 24, 2017. You'll also read information about how to apply for our Citizen Advisory Committee and ways to participate in International Walk to School Month in October!

Intercity Transit will operate Sunday schedules on Labor Day, Monday, September 4.

If you like helping youth and are handy with a wrench, then come check out the Walk N Roll Bike Shop Open Houses, August 30, from 4 – 7 p.m. and September 9, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Intercity Transit’s Bike Shop.

Intercity Transit's drivers and mechanics are the Grand Champions of the 2017 Washington State Public Transportation Roadeo. This is the third consecutive year Intercity Transit has earned the Grand Championship!

August 2017

Youth Education: Walk, Bike and Ride the Bus!
Service Reminders:

• Labor Day Service
• Saturday Dash Service
• Nightline Weekend Service

Safety Star Award Winners
Better Transportation Takes Planning. Let's Talk!
Did you Know?
Excellence in Transit: Honoring Our Employees

Intercity Transit will conduct a public hearing, Wednesday, August 16 at 5:30 p.m. to receive public comments on the draft annual Transit Development Plan (TDP).

Intercity Transit is asking the community for their insights and priorities to improve public transportation in Thurston County. Called "IT Road Trip," the outreach begins with identifying public expectations for future transportation services.

Intercity Transit invites the public to comment on its draft of the Transit Development Plan (TDP). All comments must be received by 4 p.m. on August 16, 2017 to be considered.

Read about a few adventures of a new transit user who purchased the Summer Youth Pass!

July 2017

Opportunities for Public Comment on Transit Development Plan and Hazards Mitigation Plan
One Pass. All Summer. Five Transit Systems - $20.
Rider Reminder
2017 Bicycle Commuter Challenge

Community members are invited to review Intercity Transit's draft section of the Thurston Regional Hazards Mitigation Plan. You may email public comments through July 31, 2017.