We will run fare-free on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to celebrate Earth Day. Come take a ride, and do your part to keep our planet green.
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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:
- How to plan your trip
- How to make a connection
- How to read a bus schedule
- How to ride the bus
- How to pay a fare
- How to cross the street
- How to use the bike rack
- How to use a flag stop
RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT will operate on a Saturday service schedule on Monday, November 11, 2024. The Longview Transit Center lobby and customer service will be closed.
| 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. |
So, what is Route 411? RiverCities Transit staff will present information about Route 411 – service between Lexington and Longview – next Tuesday evening, November 7, at the Lexington Elementary PTO meeting starting at 6:00p.
If you live in Lexington or Beacon Hill and need a ride to/from the meeting, please call 360-442-5667 before 5:00p on Monday, and we’ll arrange a ride for you.
The Cowlitz Transit Authority solicits interest from attorneys and/or law firms located in Cowlitz County interested in contracting for routine legal services, advice, interpretations, and risk management.
Proposals: The below document contains the full RFQ:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The Cowlitz Transit Authority in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Jim Seeks at [email protected] or by calling 360-442-5663.
Title VI Statement
The Cowlitz Transit Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.”
In support of the Veteran’s Stand Down & Expo in Kelso tomorrow, Friday, October 13, 2023, all RiverCities Transit services will be fare free. Catch Routes 44, 45, or 46 to the Grade/Ash bus stop. Thank you to all veterans for your service!
To support remote parking on Saturday, October 7 for the 2023 Harvest Classic Walk/Run, RiverCities Transit will operate 3 extra trips on Route 32 at 7:00, 7:30, and 9:30AM in addition to regular hourly service starting at 8:00. Runners, volunteers and spectators parking in the 12th Ave & Florida area can board Route 32 at the Transit Center and disembark at 7th Ave and New York St, two blocks from LifeWorks.
Regular fares will be charged ($1 for adults, $0.50 seniors/persons with disabilities), but youth 18 & under can ride free with a Youth pass, state or school ID, or showing your middle/high school running gear, if competing.
Catch Route 32 at the same stop to return to the Transit Center. Your transfer ticket or pass will cover the fare.
Monday, October 2, 2023 will be fare free to allow you to check out our service! RiverCities has made service changes to Routes 45, 46, and 411.
Also we will have our new fleet on the road. FTA partially funded 42-19, 42-20, 42-21, and 42-22 will be out for you to catch a ride on.