Our story begins with a simple yet powerful desire: to connect people with the things that matter most to them. Since 1980, Pierce Transit employees have been driven by a mission to help our neighbors achieve a better quality of life by providing the transportation they need to pursue their goals and dreams. Local bus service gives people the ability to access a college education, secure a better job, or enjoy a family outing to the fair. For those riding paratransit, we provide the freedom to attend important medical appointments, pick up groceries, or visit with loved ones.
Our Rideshare program also plays a crucial role in connecting people to what matters, easing the stress of daily commutes, and fostering friendships among those who travel together. In 2024 alone, Pierce Transit helped our community take over 6.2 million trips, ensuring that thousands of people could reach their destinations and pursue the opportunities that make life meaningful everyday.
For 45 years, we’ve been more than just a transportation provider – we’ve been a dedicated part of the Pierce County community. Like our neighbors, we are hard-working individuals who take pride in the work we do and in the connections we help foster. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to enhancing the lives of those we serve and to continuing our mission of connecting people with what matters most.
Pierce Transit improves people’s quality of life by providing safe, reliable, innovative and useful transportation services that are locally based and regionally connected.
Your preferred transportation choice for today and tomorrow.
August 10, 2021 -- The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners has named Mike Griffus as Pierce Transit’s next Chief Executive Officer.
Griffus has served as Pierce Transit’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2016, where he directly managed about 80 percent of the agency’s employees, including its 500 bus operators. As COO, Griffus oversaw and managed daily agency operations, including bus and paratransit services, system support and emergency services. He was also responsible for safety and security across the system, including serving as the agency’s Chief Safety Officer, and negotiated the contracts for Pierce Transit to operate Sound Transit’s express bus service, which accounts for more than 40 percent of the agency’s bus operator positions.
Pierce Transit has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's best small employers in 2023
Forbes looked at over 10,000 companies nationwide who have more than 200 employees, but fewer than 1000. They gathered anonymous data provided through online surveys to determine employee satisfaction and, public opinion data, collection over 300,000 data points.
After all of their calculations were complete, Forbes determined rankings for the top 300 small employers. Pierce Transit is ranked #26 on that list!
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Fleet Assistant Manager
“There’s definitely opportunity to move up the chain within the agency no matter what your job classification is”
Lead Mechanic
“The transition process from the military to Pierce Transit is very easy because we have a lot of veterans here. We speak the same language”
As is our team.
Agency nationally recognized for its environmentally friendly fleet maintenance facility
Pierce Transit is pleased to have secured a top-ten finish (9th place) in the 2023 NAFA Green Garage Contest.
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This achievement reflects Pierce Transit’s hard work and dedication to sustainable practices, as well as its ongoing commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. For more information about sustainability at Pierce Transit, visit PierceTransit.org/sustainability.
