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Intercity Transit outlines May 2026 system redesign, proposes Henderson Boulevard route and 'BRT‑lite' backbone
Summary
Intercity Transit presented a three‑phase system redesign to the Tumwater City Council on Nov. 25, 2025, saying Phase 3 would take effect in May 2026 and include a frequent 9x backbone, interlined routes to improve one‑seat rides and new service on Henderson Boulevard and Old Highway 99.
Intercity Transit representatives told the Tumwater City Council on Nov. 25 that the agency’s Phase 3 system redesign is slated to take effect in May 2026 and will include a high‑frequency backbone and new service to parts of Tumwater.
The presentation, introduced by Associate Planner Donna Bowers, was led by Rob Lafontaine and Intercity Transit staff. They said the redesign grows out of the sales‑tax measure approved in 2018 and subsequent community outreach, and follows two earlier implementation steps in May and September 2025. "Phase 3 is up next, slated for May 2026," the presenter said during the briefing.
Why this matters: officials and transit staff said the redesign aims to increase the number of one‑seat rides across town, improve frequency on key corridors and expand paratransit coverage. Tumwater residents would see new fixed‑route service on Henderson Boulevard and modifications to Old Highway 99; staff said changes should preserve four buses…
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