LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Pierce Transit is expanding its fleet after perceived voter approval of Proposition 1.
At the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners meeting on November 9th, the board members unanimously authorized Pierce Transit CEO Mike Griffus to purchase or refurbish a maximum of 60 buses to add to service.
“Our community sent a clear message that they want a more connected, reliable transit system,” said Mike Griffus, Pierce Transit CEO. “With nationwide supply chains heavily backlogged, securing our manufacturing slots immediately is critical. This proactive step ensures we have the fleet capacity ready to launch new routes and reduce wait times without unnecessary delays.”
If Prop 1 is approved, Pierce Transit will start executing vendor contracts to bring the new, used, and refurbished buses into service as soon as possible.