June is Ride Transit Month! See information below regarding events and celebrations

On Sunday, June 7, Pierce Transit will make slight adjustments to Routes 3 and 206 as part of its seasonal service change. More information may be found at PierceTransit.org/service-change.

• Beginning June 12, our region will play host to international soccer teams, fans and visitors.
• The Puyallup Tribe of Indians (PTOI) is hosting local celebrations in partnership with the City of Tacoma and Pierce County.
• To help everyone get to match watch parties and local celebrations, Pierce Transit will run a Fan Zone Express between Tacoma Dome Station, the Tacoma Dome parking lot and the Fan Zone at the PTOI Administration.
• Fan Zone Express rides are fare free!
• For more Fan Zone Express information and links to regional tournament information, visit PierceTransit.org/SEA26.
• Elevators in the West Garage at Tacoma Dome Station are currently being repaired. If you require an elevator, please plan to park in, or cross over to, the East Garage.

• Having access to transportation makes a big difference in our customers’ lives, and we love hearing about
  that impact directly from you.
• How has traveling easily, comfortably and affordably using Pierce Transit changed your life for the better?
• Visit PierceTransit.org/stories to submit your story. Your story may be selected to appear on our website or our social media, and you will be entered into a quarterly prize drawing!
• You can send us a written version, take a photo or make a video.

• June is Ride Transit Month, and Pierce Transit has several ways to celebrate!
• Ride fare free on regular bus, SHUTTLE (for pre-qualified customers) and Runner on Monday, June 1.
• Transit Trivia is back for a 5th year! Join in on the fun Tuesday, June 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mikey’s
  Public House in downtown Tacoma. Register your team here. The event is free and the location is family
  friendly.
• Ride Transit to Market Day is Thursday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take your favorite route to the
  Broadway Farmers Market in downtown Tacoma and win a prize for riding.

• Ride Pierce Transit’s special event service on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 to the Maritime Gig Festival in Gig Harbor.
• The free service will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., between Kimball Drive Park & Ride and Judson Street, offering visitors a convenient way to access the parade and other festivities.
• The Waterfront Connector, Pierce Transit’s Route 101, returns June 12 to provide service every 30 minutes
  between the historic downtown Gig Harbor waterfront district and the Uptown shopping district.
• The Waterfront Connector also connects with other bus routes at the Kimball Drive Park & Ride.
• The service runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 12 through August 23. Regular bus fares will
  be charged; youth ages 18 and younger ride free. Hours of operations are as follows:
  • Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Pierce Transit is currently developing a draft package to expand local transit, shaped by years of community
  input, data, and long-range planning, all contingent on increased funding.
• The public is invited to join Pierce Transit for a community conversation about the future of local transit in Pierce County.
• At the sessions listed below, Pierce Transit representatives will share information about potential service enhancements, funding considerations, and what’s being explored for the future.
• Participants will have the opportunity to review the draft package, ask questions, and provide feedback to shape what’s next.
• There are several opportunities to engage:
  • Wednesday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Tacoma Library, Main Branch, 1102 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402, in the Carnegie – Cascade Board Room.
  • Friday, June 5 from noon to 1 p.m. and Thursday, June 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. online using Zoom.
• Registration is required for the in-person and virtual sessions. To register, please visit PierceTransit.org/more-transit/

• Youth ages 18 and under ride fare free on public transit throughout our region.
• Regional transit partners, including Pierce Transit, offer free rides to youth.
• Youth ORCA cards are recommended for youth 13 and older. They are available for free at FreeYouthTransitPass.com or at Pierce Transit Customer Service.
• Youth may also show the bus driver their student ID.

• Due to Pierce County’s 208th Street East Sewer Extension project, Spanaway Transit is temporarily closed until August.
• Pierce Transit Route 1 and Stream Community Line are not currently serving the Spanaway Transit Center or the
  southbound bus stop near 8th Ave E. for the duration of the construction project.
• Alternate park & ride lots are located at the Roy Y Park & Ride and Parkland Transit Center. Roy Y Park &
  Ride is served by Route 1 and Stream, and the Parkland Transit Center is one block away from a bus stop for
  Route 1 and Stream.
• Check PierceTransit.org/pierce-transit-routes for detour information.