Tell Us How You Ride, Parkland

Do you live, work, or visit the Parkland neighborhood? Pierce County wants to hear from you about your transportation choices. Whether you walk, bike, bus, carpool, or drive, we want to know what’s working (and what’s not). We’re working on making it easier to get around Parkland by connecting people to information, free resources, and classes. Your insights can help shape better options for everyday trips. 

Complete the survey for a chance to win prizes such as ORCA cards with free transit fare, bike locks, and prize packs.

Bike Everywhere Challenge Winners



Congratulations to all the individuals and bike teams that participated in the Bike Everywhere Challenge this year. Overall, you logged 2,707 bike trips, saving $8,699 in car expenses and almost 11,750 pounds in CO2 emissions, which equate to 600 gallons of gas.

Star Commuter: Cydney K. at Bonney Lake High School

Cydney is a teacher at Bonney Lake High School and by biking to work, she is showing students that you don't need a car to get around! She even hops on the Sounder train for her commute.

There's An App for That

Log your trips on the go! The Ride Together Pierce trip calendar has an app which can be found on the iOS or Android app store as "CommuteTracker by RideAmigos".

Recognizing Ride Transit Month

Nationwide, every June. transit agencies, advocates and partner organizations recognize "Ride Transit Month" by promoting transit use and coordinating activities and events that encourage the community to ride transit.

Several local jurisdictions including Pierce County, and the cities of Fircrest, Lakewood, Puyallup and Tacoma issued proclamations in support of Ride Transit Month, bringing attention to our region's reliance on transit for everyday needs.

Another Successful Transit Trivia

In early June, Pierce County kicked off Ride Transit Month with the return of Transit Trivia! Thank you to everyone who attended and a special congratulations to our winning teams (below).

Ride Together Pierce, Pierce Transit and Downtown On the Go are grateful to have such enthusiastic transit supporters in the community.

Changes to Applying for Reduced ORCA Fare

As of July 1, 2025, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offices will no longer be enrolling customers in ORCA LIFT, reduced transit fare cards.

You can still apply for reduced ORCA fare in-person at Pierce Transit's Customer Service Center, online or by mail.

Tacoma Youth Symphony (And Friends!) Association Walk

Join Downtown On the Go for a Walk Tacoma event on Wednesday, July 9, 6-7 p.m. for an inspiring, one-hour walking tour celebrating the performing arts and showcase the incredible talent of the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association (TYSA). The walk highlights downtown’s connection to music, movement, and performance through the lens of the city’s youth symphony programs.

Get Rewarded for Ridesharing

Ridesharing (also known as vanpooling) can be a great way to cut down on your commute costs. Pierce Transit is offering several incentives to sweeten the deal:

• June-November: Any rideshare driver who maintains a clean driving record will be entered to win a $250 Costco gift card.
• July-September: First Month Free for new rideshare riders who have not ridden in one year.

Sound Transit Special Event Service

Sound Transit will be running special event Sounder trains for the following events in the next month:

• Sunday, June 29: PRIDE Sounder Train
• Sunday, July 6: Sounders FC and Mariners Game Train
• Sunday, July 20: Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros

Surveys and Open Houses in Pierce County

• Pierce County Draft of the Sustainability 2030 Plan Update, comment by Sunday, July 13.
• Pierce Transit Final Draft of Long-Range Plan, comment by Friday, August 1.
• SR 167 Completion Project Open House, comment by Saturday, August 9.