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Service Updates

PIERCE TRANSIT IS ADJUSTING SERVICE BEGINNING March 19, 2023

Pierce Transit is increasing its service on many bus routes, primarily on weekends. Inside, you’ll find an overview of the improvements you’ll see beginning March 19. To plan ahead, use our Trip Planner or the Transit app.

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Route 1 on Saturdays: Trips are added, so buses arrive more frequently mid-day. Service is provided for more hours of the day.

Route 4 on Saturdays: Trips are added, so buses arrive more frequently mid-day. Service is provided for more hours of the day.

Route 10 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 11 on Sundays: Trips are added and times are aligned with Vashon ferry schedules.

Route 16 on Sundays: Trips are added so buses arrive more frequently.

Route 28 on Sundays: Trips are added so buses arrive more frequently.

Route 41 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 42 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 45 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 48 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 52 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 53 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 54 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 55 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 57 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 100 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 202 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 206 on Sundays: Trips are added so buses arrive more frequently.

Route 212 on Saturdays: Trips are added, so buses arrive more frequently mid-day. Service is provided for more hours of the day, and other schedule adjustments are made to improve service.

Route 214 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 402 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 409 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Route 497 on Weekdays: Trips are added.

Route 501 on Sundays: Trips are added.

Bus Schedules Have Gone Digital

In September 2021, Pierce Transit moved away from producing Routes and Schedules books, and transitioned to digital resources. The current pandemic has reinforced our need to become more resilient to essential rider needs by providing the most current information that is available.

The Routes & Schedules book had become a dated resource; it led to bus riders referencing obsolete bus schedules, since schedules changed throughout the year. This was especially evident when we were forced to change schedules multiple times in response to COVID-19 related effects.

This change significantly reduced the agency’s use of paper, and eliminated time spent developing and distributing books that became less accurate over the year. Customers preferring to use paper schedules may print their own from this website—just choose your route, and click “Download Route PDF.” Or, request free printed schedules from our Customer Service department.

Pierce Transit provides free Wi-Fi on buses, and has invested in other technology to help riders access bus information “live,” in real-time. The agency now delivers accurate bus information to our riders through multiple channels:

Public website PierceTransit.org, for complete schedules (to view, download, or print), maps, trip planning, service alerts, and real-time information. See how to print a bus schedule and map here. Learn more about our Trip Planner here.

Monitors at major boarding hubs, showing real-time arrival information.

Transit app: for trip planning and real-time information.

Route alerts by subscription: sign up at PierceTransit.org/StayConnected.

Call (from any phone), or text (from a smart phone) your bus stop number to 253.533.7084 for real-time arrival information.

Call Customer Service for assistance at 253.581.8000, option 1, then option 1 again.

Pierce Transit continues to look for new resources to help make transit more convenient. For example, we are researching the feasibility of adding USB charging ports to our bus fleet. Also, we are aware that not all patrons have access to smart phones and data plans. However, we have found the following programs that assist low- and moderate-income persons with free or reduced phones and service. You probably qualify if:

(1) You already participate in another state or federal assistance program such as the EBT program, food stamps, public housing, or Medicaid (and others).

(2) Your household income is at or below 135% to 150% of the poverty level according to your state and/or the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Assurance wireless – https://www.assurancewireless.com

Emergency Broadband Benefit: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

enTouch wireless – http://entouchwireless.com

LifeLine Support for Affordable Communications Application: https://www.lifelinesupport.org

LifeLine Support for Affordable Communications Information: https://www.fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers

Q Link Wireless -https://qlinkwireless.com

Safe Link Wireless – https://www.safelinkwireless.com

Terracom wireless – https://www.terracomwireless.com

Tru Connect- https://www.truconnect.com

The list above is not all-inclusive, but this is a good starting point. Please contact these organizations directly for assistance if you are interested.