Pierce Transit Board Puts Transit Expansion on November Ballot

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  The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners voted on July 13“On July 13, 2026, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners voted to place a measure to maintain and expand transit on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot.”
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  The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners voted to place a measure on the November 3 general election ballot“On July 13, 2026, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners voted to place a measure to maintain and expand transit on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot.”
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  The measure would maintain and expand local transit service through a change in the local sales tax“Voters will decide in November whether to fund expanded local bus and transit service through a change in the local sales tax. On July 13, 2026, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners voted to place a measure to maintain and expand transit on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot.”
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  If approved, the measure would fund new bus routes“If approved by local voters, it would fund a package of service improvements that includes: new bus routes and special event service more frequent service and shorter wait times later evening and weekend service easier transfers and more direct trips fare-free bus and paratransit service for seniors expanded paratransit service for people with disabilities”
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  If approved, the measure would fund more frequent service“If approved by local voters, it would fund a package of service improvements that includes: new bus routes and special event service more frequent service and shorter wait times later evening and weekend service easier transfers and more direct trips fare-free bus and paratransit service for seniors expanded paratransit service for people with disabilities”
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  If approved, the measure would fund later evening and weekend service“If approved by local voters, it would fund a package of service improvements that includes: new bus routes and special event service more frequent service and shorter wait times later evening and weekend service easier transfers and more direct trips fare-free bus and paratransit service for seniors expanded paratransit service for people with disabilities”
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  If approved, the measure would fund fare-free bus and paratransit for seniorsThis receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“fare-free bus and paratransit service for seniors”
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  The proposed measure reflects years of community input and ridership data“The proposed measure reflects years of community input, ridership data, and long-range service planning.”
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  The measure now moves to the Pierce County Auditor for official ballot placement“With the adoption of Resolution 2026-006, the measure moves to the Pierce County Auditor, giving voters in the Pierce Transit service area the decision on whether to fund an expansion of local transit service within Pierce Transit’s service area.”
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  Pierce Transit also announced free rides to cooling centers on July 14No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Pierce Transit also announced free rides to cooling centers on July 15No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Pierce Transit also announced free rides to cooling centers due to high temperatures“To help those who need transportation to get out of the heat and shelter during hot weather, Pierce Transit is partnering with Pierce County Human Services to provide free rides on bus, Runner and SHUTTLE paratransit (for registered SHUTTLE customers) to local cooling centers and shelters.”
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  Pierce Transit reopened its administration lobby after ADA access improvements“Following construction to update the doors and improve ADA access to the building, the Pierce Transit Administration main lobby has reopened.”