Jefferson Transit Authority
1615 West Sims Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Local: (360) 385-4777
Toll Free: (800) 371-0497
Email: info@jeffersontransit.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Jefferson Transit is seeking a new Finance Administrator.  More information is available on our FAQ page.

RIDER ALERT - ROUTE AND SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS
To make travel easier for our riders, we have made some small changes to our current schedule.  Please see the Rider Alert section on our public information page.


YOUTH PASSES NOW ON SALE
Purchase a summer Youth Pass for $10 and ride all summer on Jefferson, Clallam, Grays Harbor and Mason Transit.  Passes can be purchased from Transit Operators and at our main office at 1615 W. Sims Way in Port Townsend.

ANNUAL BOARD AND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE SCHEDULE REVISED
A couple of minor changes have been highlighted in yellow.  You can download the revised schedule here.

WANT TO GET TO SEATAC AIRPORT USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?
It's easy to do and only costs about $6.00!  Click here to find out how to do it.  Note: this schedule is effective April 12, 2010.  If you are traveling on April 9 or 10, call our customer service office or use Google Transit to plan your trip.   Also, please note the rider alert above, to make the correct connections with Kitsap Transit on Saturdays. 

APPLICATIONS FOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Click
here to download, then mail completed form to Jefferson Transit at 1615 W. Sims Way, Port Townsend WA  98368, attn Executive Assistant.

About Jefferson Transit

Our Mission

To provide reliable, safe, comfortable public transportation service in Jefferson County which is cost effective, reduces energy consumption and contributes to the cultural and economic betterment of the residents of Jefferson County.

Our Core Values

Jefferson Transit's Core Values are the operating principles that govern how Jefferson Transit employees toward one another and their customers. Jefferson Transit employees value:
  • Acknowledgment and Support
    We recognize Jefferson Transit to be the product of the concerted efforts of many well-intended people. We take time to commend the accomplishments of individuals and acknowledge their contributions toward the organizational goals of the agency.
  • Accountability
    We take responsibility to uphold the mission statement and core values of Jefferson Transit. When challenged we display fairness, trust and good judgment. Individually, we are sincerely interested in self-evaluation and personal growth.
  • Shared Responsibility
    Collectively, we are responsible for the direction and image of the agency. This requires us to be flexible enough in out thinking to establish goals. We show a willingness to get involved and direct our efforts toward achieving positive outcomes and setting progressive objectives.
  • Communication
    We express our thoughts and ideas appropriately. We are willing to listen to ideas contrary to our own. We recognize that good communication, compromise and diversity of opinion will strengthen Jefferson Transit.
  • Professionalism
    We take pride in our skills and abilities to provide the community safe, friendly and reliable transportation. We place principles above personalities. We strive for a positive impact through our demeanor and appearance.

Our History

Jefferson Transit is a public transit system that began service in May 1981 after a successful vote by Jefferson County citizens in 1980. Jefferson Transit operates as a Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) in accordance with RCW 36.57A in the State of Washington. 

 

Our Authority Board

The Jefferson Transit Authority Board consists of five members who represent Port Townsend City and Jefferson County government. Our current Board members are:


Catharine Robinson
Port Townsend City Council
Board Chair 

Phil Johnson
Jefferson County Commissioner
Vice Chair

George Randels
Port Townsend City Council

John Austin
Jefferson County Commissioner

David Sullivan
Jefferson County Commissioner

Click here to read our notice ensuring compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987.

Transit Development Plan


A document crucial to any transit agency's planning process in Washington State is the annual Transit Development Plan, which forcasts replacement and enhancement service and capital needs 6 years into the future.  Download our 2010 plan, adopted by the Jefferson Transit Authority board on March 16, 2010, here.