Downtown On the Go’s second annual Transit Month is October 1-31, 2012. We’re giving away bus travel and helping you try the bus! Already a transit user? Bring a friend and you’ll be eligible to win!
Ask us how your business can save money by offering transit passes to your employees. Call 253-682-1739 to schedule a DOTG representative for your next staff meeting to talk about commute options and improvements in Downtown Tacoma.
Try the Bus Events
Curious about trying the bus but don’t want to go solo?
Join Downtown On the Go group rides with other new riders and an expert host. You’ll receive receive a complimentary ORCA card, loaded with $12 of transit fare, plus expert advice on reading bus schedules, using your card and getting on and off the bus.
Try the Bus with DOTG
Thursday, October 11, 7 a.m.
Meet at the Tacoma Community College Park & Ride at 7 a.m. and take one of many downtown routes to 10th and Commerce.
Try the Bus: Bus to Lunch in Proctor
Tuesday, October 23, 11:50 a.m.
Meet at 9th and Broadway (near Tully’s) at 11:50 a.m. and we’ll take the 16 to Proctor at noon and return by 1:15 p.m.
Grab your friends and try the bus
Groups of 3 or more can choose their own destination to ride with an expert host and receive the FREE ORCA Card, loaded with $12. Just contact DOTG!
RSVP for events at dotg@tacomachamber.org or 253-682-1739
How do I win?
Downtown On the Go wants you to try transit and we want to thank those of you who ride. There are many ways to win during transit month!
– Attend a “Try the Bus” Event to receive receive a complimentary ORCA card, loaded with $12 of transit fare
– Send in a photo of yourself on the bus and be eligible to win tickets to a Broadway Center show of your choice
– Recruit a co-worker (who does not take the bus) to try the bus this month and we have a $5 gift card to the downtown coffee shop of your choice for you
– Log your trips at Piercetrips.com and be eligible for the county-wide prizes
– Follow Downtown On the Go on Facebook or Twitter to hear about other bus-rider promotions