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*"January 2026"*
Holiday Service Reminders
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Local and commuter bus service, Dial-A-Lift and Village Vans will operate on regular schedules on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19.
Visit intercitytransit.com [ [link removed] ] or contact Customer Service at 360-786-1881 for service information.
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New Commute for the New Year
Vanpool Van
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 pay a low monthly fare to commute together in a comfortable vehicle.
The group determines its daily schedule and route including one or more pick-up locations. Intercity Transit provides the van, fuel, 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*—Vanpools 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 a low fare based on your round trip miles. There’s no risk—*your first month is free!*
Vanpool Rates
Visit intercitytransit.com/vanpool [ [link removed] ] to learn more. Email
[email protected] or call 360-786-8800 to get started today!
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Reminder: Ask Your Driver!
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When you're riding the bus, remember that the driver is there to help. If you have questions, concerns or need assistance, you can approach them—don't forget to stand behind the yellow line. They're happy to assist you when it's safe to do so!
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Be Prepared for Winter Weather
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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 Transit, Google and OneBusAway.
We will continue to provide tips for traveling with us throughout the season.
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May 2026 System Redesign
I Heart Transit Bus
On December 3, 2025, the Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) formally adopted our May 2026 System Redesign Plan. This action represents another significant milestone of Intercity Transit’s ongoing effort to evolve and transform transit service for the betterment of our community.
With the support of our Board, we are able to start gearing up to help you become comfortable with the new system in the coming months. We will be updating our System Redesign web page, intercitytransit.com/redesign [ [link removed] ], with the most current information and resources as they become available. From route maps and schedules to an online trip planner, we want to give you as many tools as possible to help make the changes feel less stressful. Thank you for your trust in us during this process.
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Rider Tip: We're Here to Help!
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When riding the bus, preparation is key. Knowing your routes, the weather, contingencies, and best paths of travel can make a trip go from grueling to enjoyable. In the real world, however, sometimes we find ourselves unprepared. In situations where you’re not sure what to do, our dedicated and friendly customer service team, as well as our Transit Ambassadors, are here to help. They can answer questions about bus routes, transfers, trip plans, or general bus information you may need—even if you're mid-trip.
Please reach out at *360-786-1881* or visit the customer service desk at the Olympia Transit Center between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day. What can’t our customer service team do?
"*“What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?” —George Eliot*"
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