Because Pierce County Matters

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We're More Than Just the Bus

Bus

Pierce Transit bus offers reliable transportation, connecting communities with frequent routes, and a commitment to sustainability and accessibility.

Rideshare

Pierce Transit bus offers reliable transportation, connecting communities with frequent routes, and a commitment to sustainability and accessibility.

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.

Runner

Runner is an innovative and affordable transit solution that provides on-demand trips within several dedicated zones where traditional bus service is limited.

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.

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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.

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Equity

A thriving community needs equitable transit options for people to access jobs, schools, doctors, housing, and groceries.

We Want to Hear From You!

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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.

Commuters

Reliable, consistent local transit provides a viable commuting solution, taking vehicles off the road and reducing congestion.

Emergency Responders

We transport people to cooling and warming centers, and work with emergency responders to help with urgent evacuations.

What Our Customers are Saying

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).

Pierce Transit System Map

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Services Provided

Bus, SHUTTLE, Rideshare, Runner

292

Square Miles

of service area

13

Cities/Towns Served

and parts of unincorporated Pierce County

29

Local Bus Routes

7.5M

Rides Annually

data from 2024

959

Employees

84% operational, 16% admin

73%

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

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In order to adequately help the Pierce County area address growth, congestion and equity challenges, we’ll also need to grow with it.

We Want to Hear From You!

Do you have a story about how Pierce Transit has helped you?
Do you have a question about our services?
Let us know by clicking on the appropriate tab below.