Ride Together Pierce - Year in Review

Happy New Year from Ride Together Pierce! Our role in Pierce County is to make traveling easier for all road users. We work with large employers, community organizations and other Pierce County departments to promote sustainable transportation options around the County. We appreciate everyone's participation in our programs and are excited to share our 2025 highlights with you.

Walk and Roll Through the Holidays

As we approach the end of holiday season, check out Ride Together Pierce's “Walk and Roll Through the Holidays” guide for the last few holiday-themed events that are easily accessible by sustainable travel, such as carpool, walk, bike, or transit.

Join the Free "Emergency Ride Home" Program

If you are a sustainable commuter, you always have a guaranteed way home through Ride Together Pierce's "Emergency Ride Home" (ERH) program, which provides Lyft vouchers to anyone who commutes sustainably to a worksite in Pierce County in the case of an emergency.

What counts as a sustainable commute? Walking, biking, riding transit (bus, train, light rail), or riding in a carpool or vanpool.

To participate in the program, sign up through the Ride Together Pierce trip calendar under "Rewards". Once opted in, you will receive three ERH credits to use each calendar year.

Save the Date for the Bike Swap

Ride Together Pierce is excited to announce that the 15th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Tacoma Community College, Lot A (parking lot facing S 19th Street).

If you bought a new bike over the holidays, the kids are outgrowing their bikes, or want something new-to-you, consider coming to the Pierce County Bike Swap to buy and/or sell bikes, parts, and accessories. It's like a big yard sale, but all about bikes!

Peninsula Transit Pilot Program Continues

Now through August 2026, community members can use the Peninsula Transit pilot program which provides free transit service between Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor on weekdays and Saturdays.

Have you already used the Peninsula Transit program? Please share your feedback.

"Light Up Your Ride" Community Bike Ride

Celebrate the new year and join Tacoma On the Go and Tacoma Light Trail for their annual free, family-friendly bike ride around downtown Tacoma on Wednesday January 7, starting at Theater Square Plaza in Tacoma. Gather at 6:00 p.m. to decorate your bike with lights and reflectors. The ride will begin around 6:30 p.m.

Educational "Friday Forums" Return

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 first forum takes place on Friday, January 30, 12-1 p.m. and attendees can join in-person at UW Tacoma or virtually. Registration opens soon.

South Hil 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, Feb. 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.

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.