South Sound Connected

Pierce Transit

A podcast by Pierce Transit. We'll talk to the people behind the wheel to find out how transit connects us all to life here in the 253.

  1. MAR 27

    Pierce Transit has HART

    On this episode of South Sound Connected, we talk with Michelle and Karli about the services offered by the Hardship Assistance Response Team (HART). This program, in partnership with Pierce County and MultiCare, provides assistance to those in crisis at or near Pierce Transit facilities in our service area.

    14 min

  2. MAR 2

    Women In Trades at Pierce Transit

    To help kick off Women's History Month, in this episode of South Sound Connected we talk with four women who work in the trades at Pierce Transit –  Phoebe, Aubrey, Sharon and Riley – about thriving in a male-dominated workforce.

    21 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    Lost & Found

    In this episode, we talk with Julie, Lead CSR for Fixed Route, who has firsthand knowledge of Pierce Transit’s lost and found process. Then we head over to 2nd Cycle Community Cycle Center to speak with Leon, Executive Director and Lincoln, Recycle and Reuse Center Manager, about how unclaimed bikes start a new life in our community (and beyond).

    19 min

  4. 11/21/2025

    Listen and Learn

    This episode highlights the positive role that open communication plays between Operators and Maintenance at Pierce Transit. Chris, Fleet Assistant Manager, and Drea, Transit Operator, demonstrate how sharing ideas and stories benefits the agency and improves employee and customer experience.

    15 min

  5. 09/02/2025

    Why a Week Without Driving?

    On this episode of South Sound Connected, we talk with Dorian, Pierce Transit's ADA Coordinator and Senior Human Resource Analyst, about the Week Without Driving, which is held each autumn to raise awareness of transportation challenges faced by those who don't or can't drive. The Week Without Driving is organized by America Walks and Disability Rights Washington, and is supported by Pierce Transit.

    23 min

  6. 08/12/2025

    Planning for the Long Haul

    On this episode of South Sound Connected, we talk with Brittany, a Planner at Pierce Transit, about Destination 2045, which is the agency's latest long range plan setting out what services could look like over the next 20 years. Listeners can check out the plan at PierceTransit.org/long-range-plans.

    21 min

  7. 06/05/2025

    A Customer Perspective

    In keeping with our 45th anniversary theme, we speak with Verda, an active community member who has been connected with Pierce Transit since it began in 1980. In this episode of South Sound Connected, we explore the benefits, both obvious and unique, that transit has to offer.

    27 min

  8. 04/18/2025

    Teaching Transit: Let's Learn About Instructors

    On this episode of South Sound Connected, we talk with Fran Draxton, Bus Training Assistant Manager, about the complex training program Pierce Transit provides to Operator trainees. We highlight the work of the instructors on Fran's team and the content of the current training program that gets new drivers ready to roll.

    20 min
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A podcast by Pierce Transit. We'll talk to the people behind the wheel to find out how transit connects us all to life here in the 253.

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  • Creator
    Pierce Transit
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pierce Transit
  • Show Website
    South Sound Connected