Pierce Transit Offers Free Rides to Cooling Centers

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  Pierce Transit will provide free rides on buses, Runner, and SHUTTLE paratransit to cooling centers and shelters on July 14 and 15, 2026.“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. The free rides to cooling centers and shelters are in effect on Pierce Transit services from start of service on Tuesday, July 14 through close of service Wednesday, July 15, but may be extended if hot weather continues.”
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  The free rides are available throughout the day and evening for passengers who inform drivers they are traveling to or from a cooling center.“The free round trips are available throughout the day and evening on those dates for passengers who tell the driver they are traveling to or from a cooling center or shelter.”
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  Pierce County Human Services is partnering with Pierce Transit for the initiative.“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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  The initiative covers locations in Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, Parkland, and Gig Harbor.“Cooling centers and shelters are open in many Pierce County locations including Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, Parkland and Gig Harbor.”
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  The service may be extended if hot weather continues.“The free rides to cooling centers and shelters are in effect on Pierce Transit services from start of service on Tuesday, July 14 through close of service Wednesday, July 15, but may be extended if hot weather continues.”
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  Pierce Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule for Independence Day on July 3.“Pierce Transit will observe the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 3. Buses will be on a Sunday schedule.”
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  The Customer Service Center will be closed on July 3.“The Customer Service Center will be closed and there will be no phone service.”
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  SHUTTLE reservations will be available only during specific hours on July 3.“SHUTTLE reservations will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and cancellations and same day trip information will be available 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.”