Rider Alert: Pierce Transit will be running on regular weekday schedules for Indigenous’ Peoples Day on October 12.
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Come talk with our team at a casual info session at @tacomacc.bsky.social tomorrow, October 6, at noon to learn more about Proposition 1 on the November ballot: bit.ly/4yEfNsE
Learn More About Pierce Transit's Ballot Measure (TCC)
The Pierce Transit Board approved a sales tax measure for the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
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Heads up Spanaway! 👷♀️ Monday, Oct. 5, expect single-lane alt. traffic on SR 507 at the 208th St roundabout from early afternoon thru evening hours. Crews will apply permanent pavement markings to freshly paved lanes. Real-time traffic info: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
Heads up Pierce County! From 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, plan for double-lane closures on the 1950s Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Tacoma to Gig Harbor. Check our travel map for real-time traffic before hitting the road. wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
Commute from Tacoma to Gig Harbor? We've got some upcoming joint repairs that will close two lanes across the 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Details on Sturdy Gertie's ailments, what’s in the works, and how to avoid the biggest backups are in our latest blog. wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/agin...
Expect slow going on SR 16 WB approaching the Purdy exit today. We're out doing some emergency guardrail repairs. The work has to be done ASAP for safety, otherwise we would wait for a time with lower traffic volumes. Real time travel info at wsdot.com/Travel/Real-... @piercetransit.bsky.social
Road work on SR 16 WB at MP 15.77 near SR 302 beginning at 8:07 am on Oct. 1, 2026 until about 4:00 pm. View on map
Commute from Tacoma to Gig Harbor? We've got some upcoming joint repairs that will close two lanes across the 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Details on Sturdy Gertie's ailments, what’s in the works, and how to avoid the biggest backups are in our latest blog. wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/agin...
Aging bridge joints: Sturdy Gertie in Tacoma needs a total knee replacement
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We have 4 more info sessions for you to learn more about Prop 1 in October: ballot.piercetransit.org
In our latest podcast episode, Pierce Transit staff talk about the planning and community engagement behind the proposal and walk through what voters will see on the November 3 ballot. 🎧 Listen to the new episode and learn more about Proposition 1: bit.ly/4hOS2rA
More Within Reach: All About Prop 1
South Sound Connected · Episode
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NEW resource to help community members learn more about Prop 1 - use the interactive map to compare your current route with proposed changes, see proposed new routes & explore how access to destinations like healthcare, parks & schools could improve. ballot.piercetransit.org/interactive-...
TCC students, did you know you can get a free @piercetransit.bsky.social ORCA bus pass? www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/lif...
Orca Pass : Tacoma Community College
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Project update: The closure has been postponed due to weather. We will provide updates when we're able to move forward on this project, likely in the Spring of 2027.
Rider Alert: The 512 Park & Ride parking lot will be closed for maintenance 9/28 - 10/1. Bus routes will continue to serve SR512 P&R during the parking lot closure. Please use the Sound Transit Lakewood Station for parking during this closure.
Heads up I-5 travelers! 🚨This week, 9/21-9/25, we're working overnight on southbound lanes between DuPont & Lacey. Lanes reduce: 6 pm-6 am, M-Th & 6:30 pm Fri. to 9 am Sat. More info: bit.ly/4we6ZaO Check out the work from last week on northbound! @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov @piercetransit.bsky.social
Pierce County weekend-long EB SR 512 lane and ramp closure at SR 7! 8 p.m. Fri, 9/18 to 8 a.m. Sun, 9/20. Plan extra time to use an alternate route or take transit to the fair! wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-512-congestion-management-sr-7 @piercetransit.bsky.social
Heads up Pierce County! Ramp closure from SR 7 to EB SR 512 and EB SR 512 lane closure: Tonight (9/17) and Fri night through Sun morning (9/18-9/20). Plan alternate routes or take transit if heading to the fair during the closure. wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/ @piercetransit.bsky.social
Heads up eastbound SR 512 travelers! Plan for overnight single-lane and ramp closures Wed (9/16) and Thurs (9/17). From 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., the SR 7 ramp to EB SR 512 will close along with the right lane of EB SR 512. Read more on the project webpage: wsdot.wa.gov/construction...
Rider Alert: The 512 Park & Ride parking lot will be closed for maintenance 9/28 - 10/1. Bus routes will continue to serve SR512 P&R during the parking lot closure. Please use the Sound Transit Lakewood Station for parking during this closure.
Here’s what the future could look like if Pierce Transit’s November ballot measure is approved by voters.
Attn. TCC Transit Center riders: @tacomacc.bsky.social has planned work for Saturday, September 26th. Our park & ride will remain open, however customers will be required to enter the parking lot using the entrance off 19th.
Answering some of your FAQs about Proposition 1, on the ballot this November. Swipe through to see if we answered yours, or ask us in the replies and we'll get back to you!
Rider Alert: Pierce Transit Route 402 will be on detour starting at 7 am through end of service on September 11 due to the annual cattle drive. Meridian will be closed from E Main to the Fair Grounds at 7:00AM. Detour info: bit.ly/4A5hPD7
Rider Alert: On Labor Day, September 7, Pierce Transit bus routes will be running on their Sunday schedules. The Customer Service Center at Tacoma Dome Station will be closed. Check your route here: piercetransit.org/pierce-trans...
Here's a step-by-step look at the work we're doing on NB I-5 between Lacey and DuPont 👷 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. lane closures tonight, 9/2 & tmrw night The concrete panels take time to cure - you may see closed lanes with no work happening. Real-time info: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-... @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov
Ready? Set? Slooooowww down... on NB I-5 in Lacey starting tonight, 9/1 🚧 Lane reductions start as early as 6pm! We're replacing cracked & worn concrete panels along I-5 this fall, Tues-Sat nights. (No work over the holiday weekend, Fri-Mon.) More info: bit.ly/4we6ZaO @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov
🎡 For the FIRST TIME SINCE 2019, Washington State Fair Express service returns Sept. 4–27, offering service every 30 minutes to the Washington State Fair. Regular fares apply, and youth 18 and under ride free. Learn more: piercetransit.org/fair/
See the 3 locations to park and ride directly to the Blue Gate, kids 18 & under ride free: piercetransit.org/fair/
Express buses to the Washington State Fair are back after the pandemic and part of Pierce Transit’s other schedule changes beginning Aug. 30.
Project update: the 512 Park and Ride repainting project has been postponed. Watch for future updates!
The 512 Park & Ride parking lot will close August 31 – September 3 for restriping. Bus service will continue to operate during the closure. Please park in an alternative location.
Congratulations to Jim for being named July Operator of the Month! In just over three years, he has demonstrated what exceptional customer service truly looks like. During this time, he has earned 29 customer compliments and frequent praise from supervisors. Keep up the great work Jim!
See what's changing, here: piercetransit.org/service-chan...
🚍 ORCA transit partners have upcoming service changes to help keep Puget Sound moving this fall. Check out our article to get the full details on what's happening: info.myorca.com/news/service...
Pierce Transit is making it easier for you to ride, with changes to bus schedules beginning this Sunday, August 30. piercetransit.org/service-chan...
The 512 Park & Ride parking lot will close August 31 – September 3 for restriping. Bus service will continue to operate during the closure. Please park in an alternative location.
The @tacomacc.bsky.social Transit Center parking lot will close August 26-28 for restriping. Bus service will continue to operate during the closure. Please park in an alternative location.
More people, more places, more often? You decide on November 3. Pierce Transit has a measure on the November ballot that if approved by voters, would allow seniors 65+ to ride free on the bus and SHUTTLE paratransit. Learn more: bit.ly/4zvi7D2
Expanding Local Transit - Pierce Transit - Connecting you with life
We have developed a plan to expand local transit. Voters can vote on this proposal in the November 3, 2026 General Election.
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