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"July 2023"



Public Comment Invited on the Draft 2023-2028 Transit Development Plan

The Transit Development Plan (TDP) describes 2023 operational highlights and outlines how we anticipate using our financial resources over the next six years. You're invited to comment on the annual update of the TDP at a virtual public hearing at the Intercity Transit Authority meeting in August. Please look for additional information about the public hearing at intercitytransit.com [ [link removed] ].

The draft TDP will be available for review at intercitytransit.com/about-us/publications [ [link removed] ]. You will also be able to review a copy at Customer Service located in the Olympia Transit Center or by visiting Timberland Regional Library branches in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, or Yelm.

To request a copy of the TDP, please contact Customer Service at 360-786-1881 or [email protected].

Keep in mind that if you cannot attend the public hearing, you can provide comment by:


* *Mail:* P.O. Box 659 Olympia, WA 98507
* *Email:* [email protected]
* *Phone:* 360-705-5852


Walk N Roll's Learn-to-Ride Class

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Intercity Transit's Walk N Roll program is partnering with the South Sound YMCA to offer a Learn-to-Ride class on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Briggs YMCA located at 1530 Yelm Highway SE in Olympia.
The class is for new and beginner riders ages 3 and older. During the class, participants will learn how to balance, pedal and steer a bicycle. Bikes and helmets will be provided. Registration is required. To register, visit [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
programs/55050/youth-family-programs [ [link removed] ].



Come See Us at Community Events
Bubble Bus at Lacey Spring Fun Fair

We're excited to participate in community events and parades this summer. Our bubble bus made its seasonal debut at the Lacey Spring Fun Fair in May and we're looking forward to sharing it with you again soon!

*July Events and Parades*

Intercity Transit will be at the following events and parades this month:


* *Capital City Pride:* Saturday, July 1 in downtown Olympia at Port Plaza, Percival Landing and the boardwalk.
* *Tumwater Independence Day Parade:* Tuesday, July 4 in Tumwater along Capitol Blvd.
* *South Sound BBQ Festival:* Saturday, July 8 in Lacey at Huntamer Park.
* *Lakefair 50+ in the Park:* Friday, July 14 in Downtown Olympia at Heritage Park.
* *Lakefair Parade:* Saturday, July 15 in downtown Olympia along Capitol Way South.

Look for information about where to see us next by following us on Facebook [ [link removed] ] and/or Twitter [ [link removed] ].


Printable Schedules

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We stopped printing schedule booklets in June 2022 to shift our efforts to online and digital resources. We recognize that some customers prefer printed schedules and maps so they continue to be available on our website as printable PDFs.
Print maps and schedules from our website:


* From the routes page (intercitytransit.com/plan-your-trip/routes [ [link removed] ]), select the route you want to print a schedule and map for and click on the ?View Route? button.
* Click on the ?Printable Schedule and Map? link on the route page. This will download a PDF of the most current schedule and map for your route.
* Click on the printer icon at the top of your screen to print your schedule or map.

*No printer? No problem!*

If you would like a printed schedule, but don?t have access to a printer, fill out our online order form at intercitytransit.com/order-schedules [ [link removed] ], call us at 360-786-1881, or stop by Customer Service at the Olympia Transit Center, and we will get you the sche



That's a Wrap: Bicycle Community Challenge Results
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Bicycling has many benefits for both individuals and our community. Intercity Transit celebrates cycling with the Bicycle Community Challenge (BCC), which encourages the community to participate in our events to receive rewards.

Bike Month and the 2023 BCC are over and the summer bicycling season is here! With the Earth Day Market Ride, the Youth Bike Challenge and the BCC combined, 842 riders logged rides on a total of 8,248 days and pedaled over 82,000 miles in May!

Now that we have tallied the results, we?ve mailed out prizes and coupons. Items were sent during the month of June, so please be patient and keep an eye on your mailbox if you haven?t received them yet. Thanks so much for being part of the BCC community and keep on pedaling!

If you missed out this year, make sure to participate in 2024 ? you?ll be glad you did. Look for opportunities to participate in next year?s BCC by visiting bcc.intercitytransit.com [ [link removed] ].

Zero-Fare: Just Get On and Go

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Did you know that our fixed-route bus service and Dial-A-Lift have been zero-fare since January 1, 2020? This means that you don't pay a fare to ride, making it easier than ever to just get on and go!

Zero-fare is one of the ways Intercity Transit is demonstrating our commitment to the community after exploring ways to make fare collecting easier and faster, to reduce delays, and simplify access for our riders.

Learn more about zero-fare and how the Intercity Transit Authority made the decision to become a zero-fare system at intercitytransit.com/plan-your-trip/zero-fare [ [link removed] ].






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