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Pierce Transit is Charged Up!

In July the Federal Transit Administration awarded Pierce Transit a $14.8 million grant. The funding will be used to purchase new battery electric buses and install new charging equipment. We’re excited to continue pursuing our zero-emission goals and achieve cleaner air for our community!

Read more about the funding and see a statement from Pierce Transit CEO Mike Griffus.

Transit Talk

• Only one month left to take a ride on the Gig Harbor Trolley! Through the end of August, the Trolley will run Saturdays and Thursdays so you can get around town, and to the waterfront Farmers Market. See you on board!
• Learn how you can explore the PNW car-free in our latest podcast episode with Transit Trekker. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
• Have you ever wondered what happens when Pierce Transit vehicles reach the end of their useful life, or to surplus items? You can actually browse and purchase them, here! 
• Offer your employees discounted and affordable transit passes with ORCA for Business. Sign up in August & September and save 50% off! 

Mark Your Calendar

• Keep an eye out for Open House dates happening in September, for a chance to discuss Pierce Transit's Long Range Plan in person. More info to come.
• The September Service Change is happening on September 1. Check PierceTransit.org throughout the month to see what's new.
• Talk with our outreach team, ask questions and learn about Pierce Transit's new services at an August event:
  • August 4 Downtown Tacoma Block Party
  • August 6 Fife National Night Out
  • August 10 Boys & Girls Club Back to School Resource Fair
  • August 17 Milton Days
  • August 24 Hilltop Street Fair