South Sound Connected

In keeping with our 45th anniversary theme, we speak with Verda, an active community member who has been connected with Pierce Transit since it began in 1980. In this episode of South Sound Connected, we explore the benefits, both obvious and unique, that transit has to offer.

On this episode of South Sound Connected, we talk with Fran Draxton, Bus Training Assistant Manager, about the complex training program Pierce Transit provides to Operator trainees. We highlight the work of the instructors on Fran's team and the content of the current training program that gets new drivers ready to roll.

In honor of Pierce Transit's 45th anniversary, we're turning back the clock to look at some agency history. On this episode of South Sound Connected, we talk with Journey Level Mechanic Pat, along with Body Repair Technicians Steve and Charlie, about one of the most famous coaches here at Pierce Transit: the Twin. For further information and photos of the Twin, check out this South Sound Talk article [https://www.southsoundtalk.com/2017/11/08/pierce-transit-twin-coach/].

In this episode of South Sound Connected, we hear about the benefits of rideshare from Pierce Transit employees who use it to commute to and from work.

On this episode of South Sound Connected, we talk with Ausha Potts, Pierce Transit’s ADA Eligibility Assistant Manager, and Tony Hester, Vice Chair of Pierce Transit’s Community Transportation Advisory Group, about an exciting pilot project Pierce Transit has recently launched in the community to help more members of the public successfully navigate our system.