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Apprenticeships at Pierce Transit May 31, 2023

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In this episode, we hear from Brent Riffel and Jameson Brown about the importance of apprenticeships to the Pierce Transit workforce, and the opportunities and benefits gained by those who apprentice with the agency.

Data Analytics at Pierce Transit Apr 21, 2023

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In this episode of South Sound Connected, we hear from Pamela Gant, of the small but mighty Data Analytics team at Pierce Transit, defining data analytics and its importance to the services performed by the agency.

ORCA LIFT is Coming to Town Mar 27, 2023

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In this episode, we talk with Lanai Tua, Pierce Transit Senior Planner, and Arthur Bachus, Sound Transit System Engagement Specialist, about the ORCA LIFT program. The program has been available to individuals with low incomes throughout the Puget Sound region for several years, and Pierce Transit will accept ORCA LIFT to pay fares starting April 1, 2023.

Fostering A Culture of Safety Feb 22, 2023

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In this episode of South Sound Connected, we talk with Reggie Reese, Pierce Transit's Chief Safety Officer, about the agency's award-winning safety program and what new technologies Pierce Transit uses to support safety training.

Marketing Pierce Transit Jan 24, 2023

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In this episode, we talk with Kathy Walton, Pierce Transit’s Marketing Supervisor, about the how the agency “pitches” its services and mission in the community, and helps customers understand how to use Pierce Transit's services.

Zeroing in on Zero Emissions Dec 19, 2022

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In this episode of South Sound Connected, we talk with Nathan Groh, Pierce Transit's Zero Emissions Fleet Coordinator, about the agency's approach to reducing its carbon footprint and exploring efficiencies through new fuel technologies.

Pierce Transit's Good To Give Committee Nov 21, 2022

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In this episode of South Sound Connected, we hear from Alexandra Mather, Pierce Transit's Government Relations Administrator, about how the agency's Good To Give Committee supports neighbors in need.

Meet Our Partner, Pierce Trips Oct 31, 2022

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In this episode, we speak with Debbie Germer and Melodi Yanik from Pierce County's sustainable commuter program, Pierce Trips. They help us understand Washington State's Commute Trip Reduction measures and how Pierce County supports reducing the number of single-occupancy vehicles on our roadways.

Let's learn about MOBI Aug 12, 2022

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In this episode of South Sound Connected, we talk with Brian Matthews, Senior Project Management, about the Maintenance Operations Base Improvements project underway at Pierce Transit headquarters.

Jobs at Pierce Transit: Recruitment Reboot Jun 30, 2022

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In this episode of South Sound Connected, we speak with Randal Shultz, Karissa Basalyga and Brian Lindstrom about what it takes to recruit new employees in a pandemic-altered world, as well as the career opportunities offered at the agency.

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