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Ride Fare Free on February 4

Pierce Transit is inviting everyone to ride local bus, SHUTTLE and Runner services for free on Tuesday, Feb. 4 for Transit Equity Day. This day commemorates the birthday of African American civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, best remembered for her brave act of resistance when she refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955 and demanded an end to segregation on transit systems. Transit Equity Day is a national day of action to recognize and promote the importance of equity in public transportation.

Pierce Transit is committed to providing safe, accessible and affordable transportation for everyone in its service area. On February 4, join Pierce Transit in recognizing Transit Equity Day and acknowledging what it represents by getting on board Pierce Transit services for free.

Transit Talk

• LAST CHANCE: The first draft of the Destination 2045 Long Range Plan is open for comment through February 3. Share your input on the future of public transit in Pierce County. Feedback and suggestions gathered will be used to develop a final draft Long Range Plan document to be released for input in March 2025.
• Pierce Transit's Strategic Plan for 2024 - 2029 shares our four main goals we're focusing on over the next six years. View the plan and monitor our progress on our website. 
• Apply to join our Maintenance Team as a Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic, or send to a friend who would be a great fit. 
• Winter weather is on the horizon! Pierce Transit has snow information and route detours up on our website. Remember to sign up for text alerts for your route to get real-time information in the case of a winter storm. 
• LISTEN to our latest podcast episode, Voices of Rideshare. Learn about the benefits of rideshare from Pierce Transit employees who use it to commute to and from work. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. 
• WATCH Beverly and Tash's transit story, and how Pierce Transit has played a role over three generations. 

Mark Your Calendar

• Ride Pierce Transit services for free on February 4 in honor of Transit Equity Day.
• Pierce Transit buses will run on normal, weekday schedules on Presidents Day, Monday, February 17.
• Meet with Pierce Transit's Outreach team to hear about new services and get your questions answered at:
  
  • February 2: Lincoln District Lunar New Year
  • February 8: Showcase Magazine's Puget Sound Women's Show
  • February 13: Communities in Schools Tacoma - Community Love Resource Fair
  • February 15: Asia Pacific Cultural Center New Year
  • February 21: Tillicum/ Woodbrook Community Resource Fair