Log Your Sustainable Trips and Enter to Win a Monthly $150 Prize

Ride Together Pierce's “Rider Rewards” campaign awards a sustainable commuter with a $150 gift card each month! All you have to do is take 10 sustainable one-way trips (or 5 round trips) a month and log your trips on the trip calendar to automatically enter the prize drawing.

Log your sustainable trips by the end of Friday, February 7 to enter the $150 prize drawing!

Learn About the Campaign

Looking for additional ways to win?

Share a photo: Share a photo of your sustainable commute along with 2-4 sentences describing your commute (why you enjoy it, how much time/money you save, etc.) to be featured in this newsletter and win a $10 Starbucks gift card! You can share the photo via email, Instagram or Facebook.
Submit a Commuter Profile: Share more details about the value of your sustainable commute along with a photo by submitting a Commuter Profile and earn a $20 gift code!

South Hill Transportation Options Class

Are you new to South Hill or want to know more about your transportation options in the area? Join Ride Together Pierce in-person at the South Hill Library or virtually on Sunday, February 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. to explore bus, train, bike, carpool, and specialized transportation services in the area.

Participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to use sustainable travel options and can receive an ORCA card for use on the bus or train.

Learn More and Register

Woman with white hair and blue top standing inside a bus, smiling at the camera.

Transit Updates

Improvements Made to Peninsula Transit Pilot Program

The Peninsula Transit Pilot Program has been improving route stop wait times by transitioning to a shuttle system that runs the same route back and forth, serving the same stops in each direction.

This pilot runs through August 2026 and expands access, supporting local businesses and tourism across Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor.

Learn More About Peninsula Transit

"Madigan Connector" Service Continues

Pierce Transit is operating a "Madigan Connector" service while the JBLM Madigan gate is closed for construction. This service is now being extended through March 28.

Community members and customers riding Route 206 can access the Madigan Connector service at a temporary stop at 15404 Union Avenue SW, Lakewood.

Learn More About Madigan Connector

Photo credit: Pierce Transit

Events

Crafting Up Visibility Event in Tacoma

On Tuesday, February 3, 5-7 p.m., Tacoma Mobility invites the community to the South Tacoma Branch of the Tacoma Public Library to personalize a free waterproof backpack cover or poncho by adding reflective materials to increase visibility while traveling in the dark. You can also bring your own items to add reflective material to.

Learn More and Register

Upcoming Friday Forum: Housing & Transit: Building Connected Communities

Hosted by Tacoma On the Go, the Friday Forums bring local leaders, experts, and the community together to talk about transportation issues facing Tacoma and our region. The next forum takes place on Friday, February 27, 12-1 p.m. Attendees can join in-person at UW Tacoma or virtually. Registration opens soon.

Learn More About the Forums

Photo credit: Tacoma On the Go

Find a Group Bike Ride Near You

Have you been looking for opportunities to hop on your bike this winter? Bicyclists around Pierce County are hosting plenty of group bike rides to keep you moving during the colder months!

Find out about community bike groups across Pierce County on our website, Facebook or even Strava!

Add your bicycle to the nationwide free bike registry, Bike Index!

Engagement Opportunities

Puget Sound Regional Council's Draft Regional Transportation Plan

Puget Sound Regional Council released their Draft Regional Transportation Plan for public comment through February 2. The Plan will act as a blueprint for the central Puget Sound’s future transportation system, and your input will help determine transportation infrastructure priorities across the region.

Check out the Engagement Hub

Photo credit: Puget Sound Regional Council

News From Around Pierce County

Progress Being Made on the Parkland Community Trail

Construction has begun on the Parkland Community Trail! The first phase of construction from Sprinker Recreation Center to Tule Lake Road is anticipated to be substantially complete by late 2026. The project will include:

Trail construction on Tule Lake Road and Parkland Prairie
Installation of a bridge in Parkland Prairie
Street crossings, directional signage, and landscaping
Tule Lake Road crossing improvements

Learn More and Sign Up for Updates

Photo credit: Pierce County Parks

Wards Lake Park in Lakewood Now Open

Wards Lake Park, 2716 84th Street Court South, Lakewood has reopened with exciting features including two new playgrounds, a new fenced off-leash dog park, a new restroom, paved trails and bridges, a concrete pump track, 3.5 acres of mountain bike trails and a mountain bike skills track.

Learn More About Wards Lake Park

Photo of improvements at Wards Lake Park in Lakewood, WA, featuring a playground and restroom.

Photo credit: City of Lakewood, WA

How Do You Ride?

Alex W. bikes four miles to his work at Lincoln High School, which gives him a great opportunity to observe his surroundings and notice "regulars" along his ride. Biking to work saves him almost $10 a week and the hassle of finding a parking spot at school.

"I love it when I cross paths with another commuter, especially on a lousy weather day, and we acknowledge each other. I also love seeing the sun rise and how the daylight shifts just a bit each day." - Alex W.

Read On

Have a transportation-related photo to share? Reply to this newsletter and share your travel photo with a brief description. If we use your photo in an upcoming issue, we will send you a $10 Starbucks card!