Twin Transit’s new routes are up and running – including express weekday service from Centralia to Tumwater, Washington. This new route allows passengers to connect with Intercity Transit, which offers connections to Olympia, Lacey, Aberdeen and beyond! Twin Transit service now operates Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday – SundayContinue reading “Twin Transit Launches New Routes”
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Electric Bus Update
Twin Transit’s Director of Transportation Services, Joe Clark, and Maintenance Manager, Tim Palmateer, took a trip to Complete Coachworks last week to test drive and do the final inspection of Twin Transit’s two new electric buses. Check out the photos below for a sneak peek at both vehicles. We can look forward to seeing theseContinue reading “Electric Bus Update”
New Route Highlights
Starting May 3, 2021, Twin Transit will roll out an entirely new route system, which will provide more comprehensive service and better access to riders. These routes were developed using extensive ridership data and are designed to provide better, more comprehensive service where it is needed most. To improve timeliness and consistency, flag stops willContinue reading “New Route Highlights”
Chehalis City Council Member Tony Ketchum Joins Twin Transit Board
Tony Ketchum has joined the Twin Transit Board, following the retirement of Chad Taylor. A Lewis County resident of 50 years, Ketchum is dedicated to helping our community thrive. In addition to serving on the Twin Transit Board, Ketchum is also a Chehalis City Council Member and sits on the boards of Visiting Nurses, HopeContinue reading “Chehalis City Council Member Tony Ketchum Joins Twin Transit Board”
Twin Transit Honors Local Advocate
Twin Transit is honored to dedicate the new Market Street Bus Stop to longtime transit advocate Jean Fairgrieve. Jean organized volunteers and collected signatures in the 1970’s, which got public transit placed on the ballot. The measure was voter approved in 1976, resulting in the establishment of public transit in the Twin Cities. Our localContinue reading “Twin Transit Honors Local Advocate”
Need a Ride? Call DARTT!
DARTT will pick you up and take you where you need to go! Need to go grocery shopping? No problem, DARTT will get you there. Have a medical appointment? DARTT can take you there too. Wherever you need to go, DARTT can help you get there. Simply call 360-330-5555 to book and pay for yourContinue reading “Need a Ride? Call DARTT!”
Twin Transit Receives National Grant
Great news! Twin Transit has been awarded a $75,000 National Center for Mobility Management Ready-to-Launch Grant for our new Dial-a-Ride program, DARTT. Twin Transit is one of only five nation-wide recipients of the funds, which are intended to address mobility challenges experienced by low-income, elderly, and/or underserved community members. Other awardees hail from Kansas, Massachusetts,Continue reading “Twin Transit Receives National Grant”
Electric Bus Update
Twin Transit’s remanufactured electric buses are well underway! It’s been fun to see the old diesel buses completely stripped down to their frames. Now, they’re being rebuilt and retrofitted with electric power! Here’s a sneak peek of where they’re at now:
Need a Ride? Call DARTT!
Dial-a-Ride Twin Transit (DARTT) is a new door-to-door transportation program operating within a 15-mile driving radius of our Centralia and Chehalis locations. How does it work? It’s easy! Simply call 360-330-5555 to book and pay for your ride, at least 24 hours in advance. Once your reservation is made, a van will pick you upContinue reading “Need a Ride? Call DARTT!”
Twin Transit Prepares to Welcome Two New Electric Buses
Starting in early 2021, hoping on Twin Transit will be even more environmentally friendly. Complete Coach Works is currently converting two of Twin Transit’s 2004 35′ Gillig buses into electric ZEPS (Zero Emission Propulsion System) buses. This process of remanufacturing old buses into like-new ZEPS all-electric drivetrain systems reduces waste, maximizes resources, and decreases pollution and cost. When it’sContinue reading “Twin Transit Prepares to Welcome Two New Electric Buses”