Two New Commuter Bus Services to begin on July 1, 2025

RiverCities Transit is pleased to announce the start of two new commuter bus services, designated Route 433 and Route 511, beginning July 1, 2025.  Current RiverCities Transit fares and passes will apply to both routes.

Longview, WA – Rainier, OR

Route 433 will provide Monday – Friday commuter bus service between Longview Transit Center, Rainier Transit Center, and Rainier Senior/Community Center.

Route 433 will depart Longview five times and return from Rainier four times each weekday. Please see the Route 433 timetable below.

This new service is made possible by a grant of the Federal Transit Administration, with the cooperation of the Oregon Department of Transportation and Washington State Department of Transportation, matched by funding from the Cowlitz Transit Authority and the City of Rainier.

Longview, WA – Vancouver, WA

Route 511 will provide Monday – Friday commuter bus service between Longview Transit Center and the 99th Street Transit Center in Vancouver, with stops at Kalama Toteff Park, Woodland Park & Ride, and the Cowlitz Reservation at ilani.

Until new vehicles are delivered, Route 511 will make three trips to Vancouver and two trips to ilani timed to meet C-TRAN Route 48 for direct connections to Vancouver. Please see the Route 511 timetable below.

Route 511 will be funded by a Washington State transportation budget proviso and the Cowlitz Transit Authority.  RiverCities Transit thanks the Cowlitz Transit Authority Board, the Washington Senate and House Transportation Committees, and the Washington State Transit Association and its lobbyists for their diligent efforts to secure the funding.

With Lower Columbia Community Action Program discontinuing its rural transportation service, this will continue the long history of I-5 transit service.

Route 433 Timetableeff.7/1/2025
Monday – Friday
Longview Transit CenterRainier Transit CenterRainier Senior CenterLongview Transit Center
8:208:358:388:50
11:2011:3511:3811:50
2:202:352:382:50
4:204:354:384:50
6:206:356:38**
Closed holidays
RiverCities Transit Route 511eff. 7/1/2025
Monday – Friday
South to Clark County
Longview Transit CenterKalama Toteff ParkWoodland Park & RideCowlitz Way at ilani99th Street Transit Center
6:306:456:577:067:25
10:0010:1510:2710:46
12:0012:1512:2712:3612:55
2:002:152:272:46
4:304:454:575:065:25
  North to Longview
99th Street Transit CenterCowlitz Way at ilaniWoodland Park & RideKalama Toteff ParkLongview Transit Center
7:307:477:578:098:25
10:47*10:5711:0911:25
1:001:171:271:391:55
2:47*2:573:093:25
5:305:475:576:096:25

* Connection with C-TRAN Route 48

Closed holidays

CTA Board Meeting, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 4:00 P.M.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with RCW Chapter 42.30, the Cowlitz Transit Authority will conduct a Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Longview City Council Chambers, 1525 Broadway, Longview. This meeting is also available by Zoom.

Agendas are made available the Friday before the meeting at www.mylongview.com under “Agendas & Minutes.”

Please click the link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89844443333

Telephone options (you may need to try more than one number if you receive a busy signal):

Dial any of the following numbers:

1 253 215 8782

1 346 248 7799

1 408 638 0968

1 669 900 6833

1 301 715 8592

1 312 626 6799

1 646 876 9923

Webinar ID: 898 4444 3333

Longview City Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities. Special equipment to assist the hearing impaired is also available. Please contact the Board Clerk’s Office at (360) 442-5664 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance if you require special accommodations to attend the meeting.

Written comments may be submitted up to forty-eight (48) hours in advance via email at [email protected].

You may also submit comments by:

Mail: PO Box 128, Longview, WA 98632

Phone: (360) 442-5663

In Person: 1135 12th Ave Longview, WA

Public Hearing or on Zoom

Next meeting

Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025

4:00 p.m. – Regular Board Meeting

How to Ride the Bus Videos

Check out the “How to Ride the Bus Videos” on our website. Click on the “More” tab at the top of the page, then select “How to Ride“. You’ll find eight (8) featured YouTube videos created at RiverCities Transit with the assistance of the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments. The topics are:

  1. How to plan your trip
  2. How to make a connection
  3. How to read a bus schedule
  4. How to ride the bus
  5. How to pay a fare
  6. How to cross the street
  7. How to use the bike rack
  8. How to use a flag stop

2024 WSDOT Wall of Fame Honoree

Congratulations to Transit Operator Dennis Thomsen, honoree for 2024 on the WSDOT Wall of Fame!
Dennis came on board at RiverCities Transit just over five years ago and immediately impressed everyone with his eagerness to be of service. The coworker nominating him stated, “Dennis seems to always put forward a positive attitude, is happy to help and to assist whenever needed.”

Dennis demonstrates consistent reliability, excellent driving performance, and exceptional customer service skills, which led to him becoming one of our route trainers. His concern for others is truly praiseworthy. For example, his manager recently noticed Dennis walking around to the street side of our transit center building just to make sure a customer knew his bus was about to leave. As Dennis himself says, “Any day you can make someone smile is a good day!”

RiverCities Transit appreciates Dennis’ commitment to positivity and professionalism and takes great pride in honoring him on the 2024 Wall of Fame.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This nine-member volunteer committee assists and advises the City of Longview on the most appropriate way to make its programs, services, activities, and facilities accessible to all of its residents and visitors. Click here to learn more about the committee. Click here to apply to serve on the committee.