Thank You for Joining the Anderson Island Bike Ride

Almost 50 bicyclists joined us on Saturday, August 29 to explore Anderson Island by bike. Highlights include loading dozens of bikes onto the ferry, checking out the Anderson Island Historical Society property and most importantly, seeing all the smiles on riders' faces. Thank you all for joining us. Check out our recap video!

A special thank you to 2nd Cycle staff for coordinating the ride.

Be Extra Alert for Back-to-School Season

The U.S. Department of Transportation urges drivers to be alert as children head back to school. Some tips include:

• Around school buses: Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop when a school bus’s yellow lights are flashing. Check out this video from the Pierce County Sheriff's Office!
• Around people walking: Drivers should always look out for pedestrians, follow the speed limit—especially in school zones and neighborhoods—and use extra caution at dark or in other hard-to-see conditions. 
• Around people on bikes: Drivers should give bike riders enough room on the road, being careful not to pass too closely, yield to bike riders, and look left-right-left and behind when turning right on red.

Week Without Driving October 1-8

If you can drive or afford a car, you may not realize what it’s like to rely on walking, rolling, transit, or asking for rides to get around.

But for nearly one-third of people living in the United States—like people with disabilities, young people, seniors, and people who can’t afford cars or gas—this is everyday life. 

The nationwide Week Without Driving campaign was created so those who have the option to drive can learn firsthand about the barriers and challenges that nondrivers face and work with nondrivers to create more accessible communities.

Fall Transit Service Changes

On Aug. 29-30, Pierce Transit and Sound Transit adjusted their transit service for the fall. The biggest changes include:

• Elimination of the seasonal Pierce Transit Route 101, Gig Harbor Waterfront Connector
• Elimination of Sound Transit Route 580 from South Hill to Puyallup and Route 586 from Tacoma to University District
• Sound Transit Route 574 from Lakewood to SeaTac Airport will now terminate at Federal Way Downtown Station where riders can connect with the 1 Line to continue to the airport
• New Sound Transit Night Bus Route 597 from Downtown Seattle to Lakewood

Ride the Pierce Transit Fair Express

Avoid car congestion and parking fees by hopping on the Pierce Transit Fair Express to the Washington State Fair, Sept. 4-27! Park at Lakewood Station, South Hill Mall Transit Center or the South Hill Park and Ride and ride directly to the Blue Gate entrance. Kids 18 and under are free, seniors are $1 and $2 for adults.