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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2016

Question of the Day: New Initiatives

We asked top public transit officials Joe Calabrese, Sue Dreier, Peter Varga, Gary Thomas, Dan Boehm, Jeffrey C. Arndt, Len Engel, Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. and Kevin Kane what new initiatives they've implemented since last year's APTA Annual.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2016

Pierce Transit's security camera upgrade leads to free Wi-Fi for passengers

The new system will allow first responders the ability to log into a bus from anywhere there is cellular coverage.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2016

Wash.'s Pierce Transit to restore 59,000 service hours

Hours were cut during the recession a few years ago. The agency's board also approved the purchase of seven new buses at a total price of $4.5 million to meet its service goals.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2015

New Pierce Transit CEO began career as bus driver

Susan Dreier comes to Pierce County after serving as COO at Salem-Keizer Transit, a public transportation system based in Salem, Ore.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2015

Pierce Transit CEO search down to 2 candidates

Michael D. Griffus is the former chief executive of Keolis Transit America, a Los Angeles-based company that manages transit and rail operations across North America, while Susan Dreier is currently serving as chief operating officer at Ore.’s Salem-Keizer Transit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2015

Pierce Transit taps Apollo for video surveillance

The decision comes after the agency conducted an analysis and product review period. Implementation of the project began in February and all work is expected to be completed by the end of April.

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ArticlesOctober 16, 2014

2014 Women In Transportation: Lynne Griffith

CEO Pierce Transit Lakewood, Wash.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2014

Pierce Transit picks retired city manager for interim CEO post

The board picked Jim Walton after voting to waive CEO Lynne Griffith’s 75-day resignation notice requirement of her contract so she can start work Sept. 23 as director of the state ferry system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2014

Pierce Transit adding system to track security, crime issues

The Web-based reporting system will increase accountability and efficiency, and allow the department to respond more quickly to crime trends at transit stations and on buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Pierce Transit is first bus system to switch to renewable natural gas

Natural gas from a local landfill is fueling 143 buses that had been powered by fossil natural gas.

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