Pierce Transit updates routes, offers Fair Express

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  Pierce Transit will implement schedule improvements to many bus routes starting Sunday, Aug. 30“On Sunday, Aug. 30, Pierce Transit will make schedule improvements to many of its bus routes as part of its twice-yearly schedule update process.”
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  Pierce Transit will implement schedule improvements to many bus routes as part of its twice-yearly update“On Sunday, Aug. 30, Pierce Transit will make schedule improvements to many of its bus routes as part of its twice-yearly schedule update process.”
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  Changes include better connections at high-transfer stops“Better connections at high-transfer stops for several routes.”
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  Changes include alignment with school schedules“Better alignment with middle- and high-school schedules.”
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  Changes include adjustments to Route 400 for Sounder train coordination“Adjustments to Route 400 for better alignment with Sounder train schedules.”
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  The transit agency will offer special Fair Express 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 Fair Express service will operate six days a week from Sept. 4-27No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The service runs every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.“The service runs every 30 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.”
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  The service includes two routes: Lakewood Station Route and South Hill Circulator“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 South Hill Circulator operates 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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  Regular fare is $2“Regular adult fare is $2 per trip.”
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  $1 is the fare for seniors/disabled/Medicare holders“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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  Free rides are available for youth 18 and under“Youth 18 and under ride free.”
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  Park & Ride closures for maintenance will affect TCC Park & Ride“TCC Park & Ride: Closed August 26–28. Vehicles must be removed by Tuesday evening, August 25 .”
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  Park & Ride closures for maintenance will affect TCC Park & Ride from Aug. 26-28“TCC Park & Ride: Closed August 26–28. Vehicles must be removed by Tuesday evening, August 25 .”
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  Park & Ride closures for maintenance will affect SR 512 Park & Ride“SR 512 Park & Ride: Closed August 31–September 3. Vehicles must be removed by Sunday evening, August 30 .”
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  Park & Ride closures for maintenance will affect SR 512 Park & Ride from 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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  Bus service will continue during closures“Bus service will continue to operate from both locations during the parking lot closures.”
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  Pierce Transit will provide free rides to cooling centers Aug. 4-7“Pierce Transit to Offer Free Rides to Cooling Centers August 4 through 7 — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:54:05 +0000 The Puget Sound area will experience high temperatures this week. 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 to local cooling centers and shelters on bus, Runner and SHUTTLE paratransit (for registered SHUTTLE customers). The free rides to cooling centers and shelters are in effect on Pierce Transit services from start of service Tuesday, August 4 through end of service on Friday, August 7. 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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  Free rides to cooling centers are for residents seeking relief from high temperaturesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.