Pierce Transit is moving forward with a major fleet expansion to deliver on its voter-approved transit expansion. At its November 9 meeting, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners unanimously approved authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to purchase or refurbish up to 60 buses necessary to begin voter-approved service expansion, contingent upon certification of the approval of Proposition 1, which looks favorable based on the current election results.
The approved authorization will secure funding for a strategic mix of new, used and refurbished transit buses. By utilizing a flexible approach that balances new vehicle purchases with fleet restoration, Pierce Transit is maximizing cost-efficiency and stretching public dollars.
“Our community sent a clear message that they want a more connected, reliable transit system,” said Mike Griffus, Pierce Transit CEO. “With nationwide supply chains heavily backlogged, securing our manufacturing slots immediately is critical. This proactive step ensures we have the fleet capacity ready to launch new routes and reduce wait times without unnecessary delays.”
Expediting the procurement of expansion buses helps Pierce Transit avoid lengthy transit vehicle manufacturing backlogs that would otherwise stall the rollout of the expanded service voters requested. Upon certification of the election results for Proposition 1, Pierce Transit will begin executing vendor contracts immediately to bring the new vehicles into service as quickly as possible.
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