We're More Than Just the Bus
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Bus |
Pierce Transit bus service offers reliable transportation, connecting communities with frequent routes, and a commitment to sustainability and accessibility.
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Rideshare |
Driving to work on your own puts wear and tear on your vehicle and a dent in your wallet. Pierce Transit provides you with a vehicle to share your commute, and your fare covers the gas.
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SHUTTLE |
Pierce Transit’s ADA paratransit SHUTTLE is a shared-ride service for people who, because of their disability, are unable to ride a regular Pierce Transit bus.
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Runner |
Runner is an innovative and affordable transit solution that provides on-demand trips within several dedicated zones where traditional bus service is limited.
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Local Transit Helps Address Key Challenges
Based on feedback from regular public engagement and data, Pierce Transit strategically provides transit services based on needs. This meets challenges in our area head-on and helps bridge gaps in our community.
Growth
Current projections indicate we’ll grow by 275,668 people (a 30% increase) and see 117,800 new jobs come to our area by 2044.
Congestion
Each year 12,000 new Pierce County residents need transportation. That’s a lot of new traffic on our already busy roads.
Equity
A thriving community needs equitable transit options for people to access jobs, schools, doctors, housing, and groceries.
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Who benefits? Everyone.
From reducing commuter stress to increasing equity, we orient everything we do around helping our community, benefitting riders and residents alike.
High Need Areas
Looking at key socioeconomic data, we provide service in areas with high minorities and/or low incomes, helping to establish greater equity.
Youth & Seniors
By educating students and senior adults on how they can use public transit to access all our area has to offer, we help them become and stay mobile.
Local Business
Increased service means an increase in accessibility to businesses. This attracts more development, helping to strengthen our area's economy.
Residents
A strong public transit system creates a healthier community by increasing access and opportunity for everyone.
Non-Profits
We help those who help others by providing non-profits with tools like retired vans and discounted transit passes.
Emergency Responders
We transport people to cooling and warming centers, and work with emergency responders to help with urgent evacuations.
Commuters
Reliable, consistent local transit provides a viable commuting solution, taking vehicles off the road and reducing congestion.
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We Do a Lot With Less
Compared to similar transit agencies, Pierce Transit has been operating at a significantly lower sales tax rate (our main source of funding).
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Services Provided
bus, paratransit, rideshare, microtransit
292
Square Miles
of service area
13
Cities/Towns Served
and parts of unincorporated Pierce County
31
Local Bus Routes
6.8M
Rides Annually
data from 2023
987
Employees
84% service/maintenance, 16% admin
85%
Funding From Sales Tax
0.6%
Sales Tax
Pierce Transit also receives funding from Sound Transit for contracted services
Sales Tax for Comparable Transit Agencies under PTBA* Authority
*Public Transportation Benefit Area
In order to adequately help the Pierce County area address growth, congestion, and equity challenges, we’ll also need to grow with it.
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