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WHAT'S NEW

HAVING TROUBLE READING OUR SCHEDULES?

Click here to read some helpful hints about interpreting the schedule information.

 WAKE UP AND SMELL THE DONUTS!

Jefferson Transit is now using 20% biodiesel to fuel its buses. Biodiesel is a renewable source of fuel that significantly reduces vehicle emissions and provides work for farmers. While we do not use recycled fryer oil as a fuel source, there are some people and businesses who do. Their vehicle emissions are rumored to smell like donuts or french fries. Our experience at Jefferson Transit has been that with a 20% ratio of biodiesel to 80% regular diesel, there is hardly any detectable odor or smoke. Click here to read more about biodiesel fuel.

 

TAKE TRANSIT TO SEA-TAC AIRPORT!

For your convenience, we have updated our online brochure to help you take public transportation to Sea-Tac Airport. Click here to view or download.

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JEFFERSON TRANSIT HAS NEW 800 NUMBER

To provide better customer service for our customers in West Jefferson County and out of state, we have gotten an 800 number. It is 1-800-371-0497. We ask that you continue using our regular number (385-4777) if you are calling locally.

 NEWS RELEASES

JEFFERSON TRANSIT DRIVER WINS SECOND PLACE IN INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO

Jefferson Transit employee Lloyd Eisenman has won second place in the 35-foot coach division of the American Public Transportation Association International Bus Roadeo held in Austin, Texas on Sunday, May 4th. A bus roadeo is a competition that demonstrates a variety of driving skills that are regularly employed in the course of working as a professional Transit Operator. 

Lloyd competed successfully on the regional and state levels in 2007 to be eligible for this national competition. He won 4^th place and “Rookie of the Year” at the Peninsula Cup Roadeo, held at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds and 4th Place at the Washington State Public Transportation Roadeo, sponsored by the Washington State Transit Association.

There are strict guidelines for preparing to compete in a bus roadeo.  Training supervisor Mike Pollack, who helped Lloyd prepare to compete, stated that Roadeo competitors cannot be paid for practice time.  “Lloyd spent every one of his days off during the past month practicing at the Haines Place Park and Ride”, he said.  “Rarely have I seen anyone so motivated to perfect his skills.  Lloyd has a keen sense of competition and the skills to succeed at such a high level.”  The International Bus Roadeo is considered the   Super Bowl of bus driving competitions.

Lloyd has worked for Jefferson Transit the past 2 ½  years. His wife, Sandy, and his parents accompanied him to Austin to cheer him on to victory.

JEFFERSON TRANSIT AND COAST GATEWAY HOTEL JOIN FORCES TO MAKE AIRPORT TRAVEL EASIER

Jefferson Transit is pleased to announce that it has recently partnered with the Coast Gateway Hotel in Seatac for discounted room rates for passengers using Jefferson Transit to get to and from the airport. Since Pennco ceased operations, Jefferson Transit has been inundated with requests for information on how to get to Seatac from Jefferson and Clallam Counties. While it is quite easy to do and very inexpensive, public transit does lack the flexibility that Pennco offered. Additionally, using public transit to get to the airport from Jefferson County does require that the traveler transfer between Jefferson Transit, Kitsap Transit, the Washington State Ferry System and King County Metro. While this sounds like a lot, the connections are very easy to make. However, getting people to the airport in time for early morning departures or for returning home after late day arrivals has been impractical until now. In order to address this, Jefferson Transit has negotiated a reduced room rate at the Coast Gateway Hotel. This will allow individuals the option of using public transit to arrive at the airport, at their leisure, the day before their flight, spend the night at the Coast Gateway, and then get to the airport on time the day of their flight. The Coast Gateway offers complementary shuttle service 24/7 between the airport and the hotel. For example: someone may have a 7:00 AM flight leaving Seatac and needs to use public transit to get to the airport. With Jefferson Transit's current schedule, the earliest time that they could expect to get to the airport on a weekday is around 9:30 AM -- obviously too late to catch their 7:00 AM flight. However, that same passenger could now leave for the airport as late as 5:06 PM from the Haines Place Park-and-Ride and arrive at the airport the evening before their flight, be picked up at the airport by the Coast Gateway Courtesy Shuttle and brought to the hotel to enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening. In the morning the hotel would then shuttle the passenger back to the airport in time to catch their flight.
The cost for this service is very reasonable. Round trip transit and ferry fares would run about $15.50, less for seniors and an overnight stay at the Coast Gateway Hotel at the discounted rate is currently $95 + tax.   Extended parking at the Haines Place Park-and-Ride is free. To make a reservation at the Coast Gateway Hotel at the discounted rate, please call the hotel directly at: 206/248-8200 and mention that you are requesting the Jefferson Transit/Airport discount.
For additional information on how to use public transit to get to the airport, please call Jefferson Transit at (360) 385-4777.

 JEFFERSON TRANSIT EARNS HIGH MARKS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

"... I have to say that customer service was the best I have ever seen on any transit system that I have ridden to date." So concludes the summary in a report compiled for Jefferson Transit after a private firm conducted a customer service assessment for the transit system's management. The assessment was conducted over a two-day period in June by a public transportation consulting firm. The "ghost rider", working anonymously, rode several Jefferson Transit routes and observed how drivers delivered transit services with particular attention to customer service and safety.

 The body of the report repeats several superlatives such as: "polite", "smooth ride", "cheerful", "friendly", "informative" and "impressive performance" when describing driver demeanor.

"This is something that we knew all along about our employees," stated General Manager Dave Turissini, "However, it sure is nice to hear about it from trained professionals who know what they're looking at! It's something that I am very proud of and I know that everyone else here is too."

The report went on to explain that not only are the drivers courteous, safe and professional, but that they all exhibited an enthusiasm for both the agency and the community in general. They took the time to point out places of interest to visitors. The report expressed the opinion that Jefferson Transit employees contribute to the overall positive experience that a visitor has while in Port Townsend.

RIDER ALERTS

WEST JEFFERSON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

The West Jefferson Olympic Connection schedule is available on the website! Click on "Route Schedules" at the top of the page to select the appropriate timetable.

MEETING NOTICES

 Jefferson Transit Citizens Advisory Committee:

The Citizens Advisory Committee meets the second sATURDAY of the month at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are generally held in the conference room at First Federal Bank located at 1321 Sims Way, Port Townsend. Several times a year CAC meetings are held in other locations in East Jefferson County. Any change of meeting date or location will be listed here and in the Port Townsend Leader.

Jefferson Transit Authority Board:

Regular meetings of the Jefferson Transit Authority Board are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. at the Port Townsend Fire Station on Lawrence St. Please note that this is a change from our previous location at the Jefferson County Library. These meetings are open to the public. Any change of meeting date or location will be listed here and in the Port Townsend Leader.

To view a schedule of the 2008 Authority Board  meetings, click here.

To view the agenda for the next Authority Board meeting, click here.

 BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 

FROM THE MARCH MEETING

To view the minutes of the March meeting, click here.