Pierce Transit

Mark your calendars now – big changes are coming at the end of the month that will make it easier to get where you need to go! Visit: piercetransit.org/service-chan...

On Board with Boop: How fare inspection works when you pay with a credit or debit card 💳

Visit support.myorca.com for more information on Tap to Pay & fare inspection.

Reminder: You can sign up to receive rider alerts about your route, or major service updates (like our Spring Service Change!) on our site: bit.ly/3MZglqe

Tap to Pay: Puget Sound Region Transit Systems to Accept Credit and Debit Cards, Digital Wallets as Fare Payment - myORCA FEBRUARY 19, 2026 – On February 23, ORCA is launching a new Tap to Pay feature allowing riders to use credit and debit cards, and digital wallets, to pay for transit across the Puget Sound region. Rid...

📰  ORCA Press Release: Tap to Pay Coming 2/23

On February 23, ORCA is launching a new Tap to Pay feature allowing riders to use credit and debit cards, and digital wallets, to pay for transit across the Puget Sound region.

🔗 Full press release: info.myorca.com/news/tap-to-...

Tap to Pay: a new kind of boop is coming to a card reader near you 🚌 🚆 ⛴️ 

Riders will start to see new screens on ORCA card readers today and through the weekend as Tap to Pay rolls out across the system. Complete launch is set for Monday, February 23rd 🥳

Every card is welcome aboard 🚅 🚌 🛳️ 

Tap to Pay is now live across Puget Sound! Tap your contactless credit or debit card, physical or in a digital wallet, to pay your transit fare. Easy.

Learn more: info.myorca.com/contactless/

Pierce Transit. Effective immediately: free rides to warming shelters. The free round trips are available throughout the day and evening for passengers who tell the driver they are traveling to or from a warming center or shelter through end of day, Friday, February 20, 2026. For more info visit: PierceCountyWa.Gov/Ready

We're partnering with Pierce County Human Services to provide free rides to warming shelters through the end of the day on Friday, February 20. Share to help spread the word!

Rider Alert: Pierce Transit will run on normal weekday schedules on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16.

Here's how to get there from the south sound: bit.ly/4ktJSop

How to Get to the Seahawks Parade

Leave your car at the 512 Park and Ride or Tacoma Dome Station and take our transit partner Sound Transit to the parade tomorrow! Details here: bit.ly/4ktJSop

REMINDER! The SR 99 tunnel closes in both directions TONIGHT (2/6) at 10p. All lanes reopen 6a Sat. (2/7).

SB SR 99 traffic will exit at Harrison St.
NB SR 99 traffic will exit at Alaskan Way.
The 6th Ave and Royal Brougham Way ramps close at 8p.

Plan ahead @seattledot.bsky.social

On February 4, Transit Equity Day, Pierce Transit held a flag raising ceremony in honor of Black History Month. We heard from multiple speakers and raised the flag to a beautiful rendition of the freedom song, as we were reminded that public transit is for everyone.

Ride Free on February 4, Transit Equity Day. Pierce Transit logo

Rider Alert: Pierce Transit is going Fare Free on February 4, Transit Equity Day. Reshare to help spread the word!

Tap to Pay with a contactless credit or debit card soft launches on @kingcountymetro.bsky.social RapidRide G Line today!

For more info and all the details, visit info.myorca.com/g-line/

If you take the bus from Tacoma Dome Station to Seattle, you might be interested in the proposed changes:

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Sound Transit is hosting 2 virtual information sessions to discuss ST Express service changes proposed as part of the 2026 Service Plan. Bring your questions!
 
Fri, Jan 30 // 12PM - 2PM
soundtransit-org.zoom.us/j/8935292930...
 
Tue, Feb 3 // 6PM - 8PM
soundtransit-org.zoom.us/j/8866546783...

Crosslake Connection | Sound Transit

Say hello to a truly connected region on March 28! The Crosslake Connection is opening two new stations and a world of new possibilities for the Eastside, Seattle and beyond. 🚊✨
 
Explore this highly anticipated new connection and get ready to ride! 🎉

www.soundtransit.org/crosslake

2026 is shaping up to be a HUGE year for ORCA and public transit around Puget Sound.

Sign up for Tapping In: ORCA Monthly News to be among the first to get important ORCA and transit updates.

A special edition of the newsletter is coming next week 👀 

🔗 bit.ly/3sLIsPP

Image of Tacoma Dome Station

Extensive sign and paint marking enhancements will be taking place at Tacoma Dome Station. Bus service will not be disrupted.

Please allow an extra few minutes for parking in case your normal stall is temporarily unavailable and use extra caution when driving or walking around work zones.

It may be sunny now - but if it snows, you’ll want to be signed up for text alerts for your route! Get up-to-date info directly to your phone: bit.ly/3FAOZ6k

Way to go!

Rider Alert: Pierce Transit will be running on a normal weekday schedule on Monday, January 19, for MLK Day.

Rider Alert: @sound-transit.bsky.social's Tacoma T Line service will be suspended during rail replacement work, beginning the evening of Jan. 20 until the end of service Jan. 23

Six fare-free buses will serve all T Line stops during the closure, running the normal T Line schedule. bit.ly/49TK50m

Elevator Repair Project: Tacoma Dome Station Elevators in the West Garage are temporarily out of service due to construction. Please use the elevators in the East Garage during this time.

The elevators in the West Garage at Tacoma Dome Station are under repair. Please use the elevators in the East Garage during this time. Thank you for your patience. bit.ly/3NB9ovl

Pierce Transit is Fare Free Wednesday December 31

Ride Pierce Transit for free on Wednesday, December 31. Celebrate safely by taking transit instead of getting behind the wheel. Reshare to help us spread the word!

Rider Alert - Holiday Service Schedules: Pierce Transit will run on a Sunday schedule on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The Customer Service Center will be closed, and SHUTTLE reservations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Federal employees can continue to ride free through the end of the year. Fare collection will resume on January 1.

RIDE FREE to warming centers and shelters through end of day Friday, Dec. 19. Extreme weather may cause service delays this week, check before you go.

Pierce County shelters and resources: bit.ly/4ajTvmD

Disaster relief and shelter info (pets allowed) from the Red Cross: rdcrss.org/4sifKQv

New trips added to Route 11. Sunday, December 14

Pierce Transit is adding 2 trips to Route 11 beginning December 14, 2025. Learn more: piercetransit.org/service-chan...

Inclement Weather Resources The City of Tacoma provides essential inclement weather resources for residents during storms and extreme conditions. Stay prepared and connected with our comprehensive services.

Organizations that can help if you are affected by the flooding:

-American Red Cross Northwest Region, pets welcome
-Pierce County Emergency Management: tacoma.gov/services/inc...