With summer in full swing, you may be wondering how to help your kids get where they need to go. When school isn’t in session, teens and tweens are often faced with long days at home. If they don’t have access to transportation, they’re unable to meet up with friends, participate in summer activities, orContinue reading “Kids Ride Free on Twin Transit”
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Twin Transit Opens Mellen Street e-Transit Station
Twin Transit celebrated the Grand Opening of the Mellen Street e-Transit Station on June 3, 2021. What began as a simple park & ride has now been transformed into a comprehensive, clean energy-centered transit station, complete with electric bus service, wave induction charging, electric car charging, ample parking, and bicycle and pedestrian access. Both ofContinue reading “Twin Transit Opens Mellen Street e-Transit Station”
Twin Transit Receives New Electric Buses
Twin Transit’s new electric buses have arrived! These two beauties are quiet, emission-free, clean and comfortable. The Twin Transit team is currently completing specialized training, with plans to have the new buses on the road beginning June 4, 2021. Riders will love this new and improved transportation experience. These electric buses are so quiet, theyContinue reading “Twin Transit Receives New Electric Buses”
Hop on Twin Transit’s New Tumwater & Olympia Line
Did you know that Twin Transit now offers express weekday service from Centralia to Tumwater and Olympia? Now passengers can connect with Intercity Transit and ride all the way to Lacey, Aberdeen, and beyond! Now you can commute to work in Tumwater, Olympia or Lacey. You can ride public transit to go shopping at theContinue reading “Hop on Twin Transit’s New Tumwater & Olympia Line”
Now Hiring! Part-Time Job with Full-Time Benefits
Would you like a part-time job with full-time benefits? Twin Transit is hiring part-time van drivers to transport passengers to and from work, errands, school and other locations. To qualify, applicants must Be willing to work evenings and weekends Be responsible and reliable Have excellent customer service and communication skills Be physically able to liftContinue reading “Now Hiring! Part-Time Job with Full-Time Benefits”
Twin Transit Launches New Routes
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”
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”