Pierce Transit Rolls Out Expansion Plan and Pitches Funding Measure

Pierce Transit presented a major service expansion plan Monday that would increase bus service by 40% if voters approve a 0.3% sales tax increase this November. The plan includes four new routes, more frequent service across the system, and expanded evening hours. Without new funding, Pierce Transit faces a financial crisis starting in 2027, potentially forcing service cuts by 2031. The agency will hold community engagement sessions in early June before the board votes on the package by July.