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Meet Sheila

Posted on March 31, 2016 by dotgadmin

I intentionally walk uphill to the next bus stop in the morning; so I get in some exercise before work. Continue reading →

Posted in Commuter Profiles | Tagged combining modes, commuter profile, Link Light Rail, Pierce Transit, Tacoma Community College, transit, walk, Walk Tacoma, walking | Leave a comment

Meet Haley

Posted on March 9, 2016 by dotgadmin

Haley’s parents save a trip downtown to drop her off and because she gets an ORCA card from school her commute is free. Continue reading →

Posted in Commuter Profiles | Tagged bus, Bus to school, commuter profile, high school, Pierce Transit, SOTA, student, University Place | Leave a comment

Meet Brooke

Posted on February 23, 2016 by dotgadmin

Having a designated time she has to be at the stop helps her to start her day easier. The exercise, time to listen to music and the chance to study her French vocabulary don’t hurt either! Continue reading →

Posted in Commuter Profiles | Tagged #bus253, Bus to school, French vocabulary, intern, Lincoln District, music, Pierce Transit, SOTA, walking | Leave a comment

Holiday Events by Bus

Posted on November 18, 2015 by dotgadmin

Take the bus in or out of downtown to one of the many upcoming holiday events, and remove the hassle of driving and parking. See the many routes through Pierce Transit, Sound Transit Express Bus, Tacoma Link, and Intercity Transit Express … Continue reading →

Posted in About, news-events | Tagged bus, Pierce Transit, sound transit, transit | Leave a comment

Meet Penny

Posted on September 11, 2015 by dotgadmin

Penny values the fact that she has choices when it comes to getting around town. She helps co-workers and clients try new modes of transportation. Continue reading →

Posted in Commuter Profiles | Tagged Bike, bus, Catholic Community Services, combining modes, commuter profile, Hilltop, Pierce Transit, sound transit, walk | Leave a comment

Meet Andrew

Posted on January 31, 2011 by dotgadmin

I get to meet people out and about in Tacoma that I never would have met otherwise simply because I’m not locked in 2,000 lbs. of steel all of the time. Whether it’s catching dinner and a movie or hopping on a bus to the airport or Downtown Seattle, the world is at your fingertips. Continue reading →

Posted in Commuter Archive, Commuter Profiles, Work | Tagged bus, Live Downtown, Pierce Transit | Leave a comment

News & Events

Friday Forums 2023 – More Than the Tailpipe: Climate Resilience & Mobility

More Than the Tailpipe: Climate Resilience & Mobility As extreme weather events become more common in the South Sound, we’re faced with a serious question: How do we build a climate resilient Tacoma? Register below and join us for a … Continue reading →

Friday Forums 2023 – When a Sidewalk Isn’t Enough: Vision Zero in Tacoma & Pierce County

When a Sidewalk Isn’t Enough: Vision Zero in Tacoma & Pierce County Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, traffic deaths have been on a steady rise. The City of Tacoma is committed to reaching a Vision Zero goal of … Continue reading →

Friday Forums 2023 – Who Are We Building For?: Housing & Access in Tacoma

Who Are We Building For?: Housing & Access in Tacoma As Tacoma grows and changes, what would you like to see in the City of Destiny? Housing and transportation are deeply interconnected and our policies on both influence who can … Continue reading →