We're partnering with Pierce County Human Services to provide free rides to warming shelters through the end of the day on Friday, February 20. Share to help spread the word!

Rider Alert: Pierce Transit will run on normal weekday schedules on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16.

Here's how to get there from the south sound: bit.ly/4ktJSop

Leave your car at the 512 Park and Ride or Tacoma Dome Station and take our transit partner Sound Transit to the parade tomorrow! Details here: bit.ly/4ktJSop

REMINDER! The SR 99 tunnel closes in both directions TONIGHT (2/6) at 10p. All lanes reopen 6a Sat. (2/7). SB SR 99 traffic will exit at Harrison St. NB SR 99 traffic will exit at Alaskan Way. The 6th Ave and Royal Brougham Way ramps close at 8p. Plan ahead @seattledot.bsky.social

On February 4, Transit Equity Day, Pierce Transit held a flag raising ceremony in honor of Black History Month. We heard from multiple speakers and raised the flag to a beautiful rendition of the freedom song, as we were reminded that public transit is for everyone.

Rider Alert: Pierce Transit is going Fare Free on February 4, Transit Equity Day. Reshare to help spread the word!

Tap to Pay with a contactless credit or debit card soft launches on @kingcountymetro.bsky.social RapidRide G Line today! For more info and all the details, visit info.myorca.com/g-line/

If you take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station to Seattle, you might be interested in the proposed changes:

Sound Transit is hosting 2 virtual information sessions to discuss ST Express service changes proposed as part of the 2026 Service Plan. Bring your questions!   Fri, Jan 30 // 12PM - 2PM soundtransit-org.zoom.us/j/8935292930...   Tue, Feb 3 // 6PM - 8PM soundtransit-org.zoom.us/j/8866546783...

Say hello to a truly connected region on March 28! The Crosslake Connection is opening two new stations and a world of new possibilities for the Eastside, Seattle and beyond. 🚊✨   Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉 www.soundtransit.org/crosslake

2026 is shaping up to be a HUGE year for ORCA and public transit around Puget Sound. Sign up for Tapping In: ORCA Monthly News to be among the first to get important ORCA and transit updates. A special edition of the newsletter is coming next week 👀  🔗 bit.ly/3sLIsPP

Extensive sign and paint marking enhancements will be taking place at Tacoma Dome Station. Bus service will not be disrupted. Please allow an extra few minutes for parking in case your normal stall is temporarily unavailable and use extra caution when driving or walking around work zones.

It may be sunny now - but if it snows, you’ll want to be signed up for text alerts for your route! Get up-to-date info directly to your phone: bit.ly/3FAOZ6k

Rider Alert: Pierce Transit will be running on a normal weekday schedule on Monday, January 19, for MLK Day.

Rider Alert: @sound-transit.bsky.social's Tacoma T Line service will be suspended during rail replacement work, beginning the evening of Jan. 20 until the end of service Jan. 23 Six fare-free buses will serve all T Line stops during the closure, running the normal T Line schedule. bit.ly/49TK50m

The elevators in the West Garage at Tacoma Dome Station are under repair. Please use the elevators in the East Garage during this time. Thank you for your patience. bit.ly/3NB9ovl

Ride Pierce Transit for free on Wednesday, December 31. Celebrate safely by taking transit instead of getting behind the wheel. Reshare to help us spread the word!

Rider Alert - Holiday Service Schedules: Pierce Transit will run on a Sunday schedule on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Customer Service Center will be closed, and SHUTTLE reservations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Federal employees can continue to ride free through the end of the year. Fare collection will resume on January 1.

RIDE FREE to warming centers and shelters through end of day Friday, Dec. 19. Extreme weather may cause service delays this week, check before you go. Pierce County shelters and resources: bit.ly/4ajTvmD Disaster relief and shelter info (pets allowed) from the Red Cross: rdcrss.org/4sifKQv

Pierce Transit is adding 2 trips to Route 11 beginning December 14, 2025. Learn more: piercetransit.org/service-chan...

Organizations that can help if you are affected by the flooding: -American Red Cross Northwest Region, pets welcome -Pierce County Emergency Management: tacoma.gov/services/inc...

Due to additional heavy rain and flooding in the area, wait & travel times for all Pierce Transit services could be longer than usual. Thank you for your patience and stay safe.

Take Route 1 or Stream Community Line to explore tasty options along Pacific Ave! Which of these restaurants have you tried? 👇 ¡Use la Ruta 1 o la Línea Comunitaria Stream (Stream Community Line) para explorar deliciosas opciones a lo largo de la Avenida Pacific!

Ride Route 1 to the Parkland/Spanaway library for this fun crafting event! Check out the bus schedule here: bit.ly/4oNYakW #piercecountywa

@piercetransit.bsky.social is looking for a Planning Manager in Lakewood, WA! Interested parties should apply now: www.transittalent.com/job-planning...

Holiday Transit Service: Pierce Transit will run on Sunday schedules on Thursday, November 27 and the Customer Service Center will be closed. We'll resume normal service on Friday, November 28 and will be FREE to ride!

The Federal Transit Administration announced today that Pierce Transit will receive grant funding to purchase seven new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to replace aging buses that have reached the end of their useful life. We're excited to bring these to our community! Read more: bit.ly/4rhg7u6

Pierce Transit is free to ride on November 28. Support local & ride transit!

Ride Pierce Transit Routes 2, 3, 13 or 28 to Arts at the Armory this weekend!

Every day is a great day to work in public transit, especially today! Our recruitment team is at the Pierce County Skills Center today to talk to you about a career in transit. Learn more: bit.ly/480OIUj

Great day for a public transit trek around Tacoma. The city looks amazing. Thanks for the fun rides, @piercetransit.bsky.social!

Rider Alert: Federal employees can ride for free on Pierce Transit, @kitsaptransit.bsky.social and Mason Transit Authority during federal government shutdown. Learn more:

ORCA wants to hear from you! 📝 The 2025 ORCA Customer Survey is here. Please take the short survey to help us better serve you. Your input is highly valued and you can enter a drawing to win a $100 VISA gift card. 🔗 bit.ly/472yieO

#RiderAlert: There are no planned detours for Lakewood SummerFest or the Edgewood Summer Fest, but expect event-related delays on Routes 212 and 402 this weekend!

The time has come to Revive I-5. NB I-5 in Seattle between I-90 & NE 45th St will CLOSE starting at 11:59p on Friday, July 18, through 5a Monday, July 21. The express lanes will be NB ALL WEEKEND & beyond. WB I-90 exit to NB I-5 will close. More info: bit.ly/ReviveI5Clos... @seattledot.bsky.social

Mark your calendars for Art on the Ave on July 20! A portion of 6th Ave will be closed and parking hard to find, so take Pierce Transit Route 1 to all the fun. Kids 18 and under ride free!

APTA today recognized the outstanding sustainability achievements of two of its member organizations – Dallas Area Rapid Transit and @piercetransit.bsky.social – by awarding them with Gold and Silver recognition, respectively, in the APTA Sustainability Commitment program. bit.ly/Sustainabili...

APTA is pleased to award a Local Coalition Grant to @downtownonthego.bsky.social! This Tacoma group will work to increase community awareness and understanding of @piercetransit.bsky.social. Funds will support a ride the bus event, production of rider story videos, & engagement with local officials.

Ride to Tacoma Pride tomorrow at Wright Park! Pierce Transit Routes 1, 11, 16 or the ST T Line all stop right by the park and make getting there easy. *There may be detours or delays due to Pride events going on around the city, or Porch Fest so plan ahead for additional travel time.

Be prepared for route delays due to holiday celebrations happening around Pierce County. Sign up to receive text alerts for your route: bit.ly/3FAOZ6k

Pierce Transit buses will be running on Sunday schedules on Friday, July 4. Check your route here: bit.ly/46puTXm

Congratulations to Robin and Ivan for reaching one million consecutive accident-free miles! This is a huge achievement and typically takes about 12 years to reach. Way to go, and thank you for your safe driving!

*FREE* Summer Teen Late Nights are back! Through August 29, there are places to get dinner and have fun every weeknight from 5-10 p.m. Click below for locations and the nearby Pierce Transit bus routes to help get you there. Youth 18 and younger ride free: bit.ly/4k37C0z

The second draft of Pierce Transit's Long Range Plan is now open for your comments! bit.ly/45yBpuK The plan features three scenarios: one featuring service that fits with our current budget, and two scenarios that would provide significantly more service, and would require additional funding.

Our mural walk tonight went through a @piercetransit.bsky.social transit center today, talked to a bus driver who asked what we were doing. He thought for a second, then said "well, make sure to tell them all to ride the bus more." Way ahead of you, buddy! Happy Ride Transit Month!

It's almost here - weekend-long lane reductions on NB I-5 near the Ship Canal Bridge. NB I-5 reduced to two lanes starting about 9:30 tonight until 5am Monday, express lanes NB only all weekend. Also, 2-hour full NB mainline closure near SR 520 starts between 12:01-1am Saturday.

Take Pierce Transit to the Pacific Northwest's largest Juneteenth celebration at Stewart Heights!

#RiderAlert: Meeker Days Festival in Puyallup is causing heavy traffic. Expect 15-30 minute delays for routes 400, 402 and 409.