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Pierce Transit Adds Fair Express Service

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Pierce Transit will launch special express bus service to the Washington State Fair beginning Sept. 4, operating six days a week from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The service includes two routes: the Lakewood Station Route for weekdays and weekends, and the South Hill Circulator for weekends only, with stops at Lakewood Station, SR-512 Park & Ride, and South Hill Mall Transit Center.

Fares will be $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and disabled riders with reduced fare passes, and free for youth 18 and under. Regular Pierce Transit routes 4, 400, 402, and 409 will serve stops near the fairgrounds, though Route 400 runs Monday–Friday only. Pierce Transit will also temporarily close TCC and SR-512 Park & Ride lots for maintenance on Aug. 26–28 and Aug. 31–Sept. 3.

📄 Source: Pierce Transit — https://piercetransit.org/
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    Pierce Transit will launch special express bus service to the Washington State Fair“Pierce Transit will also offer special express service to the Washington State Fair.”
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    The special express bus service will begin on Sept. 4“The Washington State Fair is open from Sept. 4 – 27, closed Tuesdays and Sept. 9. The Fair Express Service will operate six days a week to provide connections for visitors and employees. The service runs every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.”
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    The service will operate six days a week“The Fair Express Service will operate six days a week to provide connections for visitors and employees.”
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    The service will operate from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.“The service runs every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.”
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    The service includes two routes“The service has two routes: Lakewood Station Route (Weekday and Weekend) serving Lakewood Station, SR-512 Park & Ride, South Hill Mall Park & Ride, South Hill Mall Transit Center and the Fair Blue Gate South Hill Circulator (Weekends Only) serving South Hill Park and Ride, South Hill Mall Transit Center and the Fair Blue Gate.”
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    The Lakewood Station Route is for weekdays and weekends“Lakewood Station Route (Weekday and Weekend) serving Lakewood Station, SR-512 Park & Ride, South Hill Mall Park & Ride, South Hill Mall Transit Center and the Fair Blue Gate”
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    The South Hill Circulator is for weekends only“South Hill Circulator (Weekends Only) serving South Hill Park and Ride, South Hill Mall Transit Center and the Fair Blue Gate.”
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    The South Hill Circulator has stops at Lakewood StationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The South Hill Circulator has stops at SR-512 Park & RideNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The South Hill Circulator has stops at South Hill Mall Transit Center“South Hill Circulator (Weekends Only) serving South Hill Park and Ride, South Hill Mall Transit Center and the Fair Blue Gate.”
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    Fares will be $2 for adults“Regular adult fare is $2 per trip.”
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    Fares will be $1 for seniors and disabled riders with reduced fare passes“Discounted fares for those with Regional Reduce Fare Pass (seniors, individuals with disabilities, or with Medicare card) are $1 per trip.”
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    Fares will be free for youth 18 and under“Youth 18 and under ride free.”
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    Regular Pierce Transit routes 4, 400, 402, and 409 will serve stops near the fairgrounds“Pierce Transit routes 4 , 400 , 402 and 409 serve bus stops near the Washington State Fair Event Center.”
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    Route 400 runs Monday–Friday only“Note that Route 400 runs Monday – Friday only.”
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    Pierce Transit will temporarily close TCC and SR-512 Park & Ride lots for maintenance“Pierce Transit will temporarily close the TCC and SR 512 Park & Ride parking lots for paving and maintenance work. Vehicles must be removed before each closure begins. TCC Park & Ride: Closed August 26–28. Vehicles must be removed by Tuesday evening, August 25 . SR 512 Park & Ride: Closed August 31–September 3. Vehicles must be removed by Sunday evening, August 30 . Bus service will continue to operate from both locations during the parking lot closures.”
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    The temporary closure will occur on Aug. 26–28“TCC Park & Ride: Closed August 26–28. Vehicles must be removed by Tuesday evening, August 25 .”
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    The temporary closure will occur on Aug. 31–Sept. 3“SR 512 Park & Ride: Closed August 31–September 3. Vehicles must be removed by Sunday evening, August 30 .”

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