New Pierce County bus line can save commuters 20 minutes between Tacoma and Spanaway

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Commuters in Pierce County have a new way to save 20 minutes on their route to work in Spanaway and Tacoma.

by Lee Stoll, KOMO News Pierce Transit ’s new Stream Community Line started service in April 2024. The rapid ride only stops 14 times at major connection points, and it follows the same path as Route 1 but with fewer stops. It can save 20 minutes on a one-way trip. started service earlier this month. The rapid ride only stops 14 times at major connection points, and it follows the same path as Route 1 but with fewer stops. It can save 20 minutes on a one-way trip.

"This area is growing," Pierce Transit Communications Director Rebecca Japhet said. "Route 1 is our highest ridership route and the buses get pretty crowded, so this also helps alleviate some of the overcrowding on those Route 1 buses."Census data shows Spanaway’s population grew nearly 24% from 2010 to 2020.The buses will run every weekday morning from 5:30-7:30 a.m., and in the afternoon from 4-7 p.m.

A brand-new transit center is being built in Spanaway. It's set to open later this year or in early 2025.

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