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"January 2025"
New Route and More Service starting Jan. 5
Bus with Capitol
We are ringing in the New Year with a new route and added frequency on Routes 42, 45 and 67. Route 14 offers 30-minute weekday service between the Olympia Farmers Market, State Capitol Campus, and Olympia Transit Center. Similar to our pre-COVID "Dash" service, Route 14 will improve access to the Washington State Capitol from downtown office buildings, businesses, other transit routes, and nearby parking. Route 14 begins service on Jan. 6, 2025.
Updated schedules are available at intercitytransit.com/servicechanges [ [link removed] ]. If you have questions or need trip planning assistance, please call Customer Service at 360-786-1881 or stop by the Olympia Transit Center from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Online Resources
We have transitioned away from printed schedules and shifted our energy and resources to our online information. You can print schedules for the routes you ride or you can request them at intercitytransit.com/form/bus-schedules-order-form [ [link removed] ] and our Customer Service staff will mail or email them to you. You can also get printed schedules at Customer Service or by calling 360-786-1881.
In addition to our online schedules, there are many free apps that allow you to track buses in real-time and plan trips. A few of these apps include myStop, Transit, Google, and OneBusAway. All of these apps are available for iOS and Android devices on the App Store and Google Play.
Bus Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20
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Local and Express bus service, Dial-A-Lift and Village Vans will operate on regular schedules on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20.
Visit intercitytransit.com [ [link removed] ] or contact Customer Service at 360-786-1881 for service information.
Be Prepared for Winter Weather
Winter weather
Intercity Transit is committed to providing service in snowy and icy conditions as long as it is safe to do so. We encourage you to become familiar with our snow detours for our fixed routes and other helpful tips for using any of our other services in wintry conditions at intercitytransit.com/bus/routes/snow-detours [ [link removed] ].
Here are a few reminders:
* The best way to know if the route you ride is on detour or delayed is to receive real-time information from us via text message or email. Sign up at intercitytransit.com/subscribe [ [link removed] ].
* In the event of winter weather we will post information on our website at intercitytransit.com/rider-alerts [ [link removed] ].
* Download a free app to track buses in real-time. Some of these apps include myStop, Transit, Google and OneBusAway.
We will continue to provide tips for traveling with us throughout the season.
Rider Tip
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The front seats of the bus are reserved for seniors and members of the community with disabilities. Everyone is welcome to sit there, but giving up your seat for someone who needs it is appreciated. Remember not all disabilities are visible; a passenger may not forgo a seat or may ask for a seat when it is not obvious why. We’re all in this together, so please be courteous to your fellow riders!
New Commute for the New Year
Vanpool Group
Start the new year with less stress and more money by trying vanpool for your work commute! A vanpool is a group of three or more people who commute together in a comfortable van.
The group determines its daily schedule and route including one or more pick-up locations. Intercity Transit provides the van, gas, vehicle maintenance and insurance.
*Why Vanpool?*
* *Save Money - *Save on gas, tolls, maintenance, and insurance. You can save hundreds of dollars per month over driving alone.
* *Save Time - *Ride shares can use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, reducing the time spent commuting to and from work.
* *Less Stress - *In a vanpool you can sleep, read and relax on your commute to and from work. Sharing the driving means more time for you.
* *Reduce your Emissions - *Fewer cars on the road also means less air pollution, including carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.
Our flat rate vanpool fare is simple and affordable. You pay for the miles you travel each month or you can use our daily fare option. There’s no risk—your first month is free!
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Visit intercitytransit.com/vanpool [ [link removed] ] to learn more. Email
[email protected] or call 360-786-8800 to get started today!
When Riding at Night, Wear Something Bright - Flash a Light
Be safe, Be seen
The season's short, wet days make pedestrians and bicyclists less visible. Our drivers make every effort to watch for riders waiting at unlit bus stops, but we need
your help!
Help ensure your safety by:
* *Wearing bright-colored or reflective clothing.* Drivers can see you 500 feet away when you wear reflective clothing compared to just 55 feet when wearing dark colors.
* *Adding some shine.* Put reflectors on your shoes, backpack, purse, bicycle spokes, jacket sleeves, or pant legs. Reflectors in a visible location will help drivers see you in the dark.
* *Lighting yourself up.* Carry a flashlight, flashing safety strobe, or use your cell phone. Help drivers see you by standing up, moving or waving as the bus approaches your stop.
Remember these tips when you're riding the bus or visit intercitytransit.com/besafe [ [link removed] ] so you are sure to "Be Safe. Be Seen." this season.
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