Free Public Transit Operated by the Squaxin Island Tribe
General Guidelines During Severe Weather
- Routes may be reduced or canceled with minimal notice.
Please always have a back up plan for return transportation. - Drivers have full authority to stop service if conditions become unsafe.
- If the Shelton School District is operating on late start or is fully closed due to weather, Squaxin Transit may limit service areas or run an adjusted schedule.
- If Squaxin Transit must close during the service day, we will:
– Update the Scheduling Line voicemail: (360) 490‑0567
– Notify partner agencies (MTA, Grays Harbor, Griffin School, and Child Development Center)
– Post updates on Facebook and the Squaxin Transit webpage - To confirm active service, call our Scheduling Line at (360) 490‑0567
Drivers will update the outgoing message as conditions change. - For Mason Transit Authority updates, please check MTA’s Rider Alerts at:
www.masontransit.org
Important Reminder
Although we will do our best to get you where you need to go, weather can worsen quickly.
You may reach your destination but may not be able to get back if conditions deteriorate.
Please make a backup transportation plan any time severe weather is forecasted.
Contact
Monica Nerney
Program Services Manager
(360) 432‑3951
All Dial-A-Rides need to be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
Call:
(360) 490-0567
or
(360) 432-3951
Passengers needing assistance are required to have an assistant to transfer them in and out of the vehicle.
Squaxin Transit Dial-A-Rides can only travel within 100 miles outside of our service areas, which include Mason, Thurston, and Grays Harbor Counties.
If you have any questions or comments, contact Monica Nerney at (360) 432-3951.
Need to go grocery shopping?
Let SIT get you there.
Our grocery store routes leave the Tribal Center at 9:45 a.m. and start picking up riders.
We go to Walmart, Fred Meyer, and Safeway and return to the Tribal Center at noon.
We can also pick up your grocery orders that you have scheduled for pick-up.
Please RSVP at (360) 432-3951 or mnerney@squaxin.us
The grocery routes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
The Grocery/Shelton route also requires 24 hours notice.
Squaxin Transit does not operate on the following holidays in 2025:
- New Years Day – January 1st
- Billy Frank Jr Day – March 7th
- Spring Holiday – April 18th
- American Indian Day – May 13th
- Memorial Day – May 26th
- Independence Day – July 4th
- Labor Day – September 1st
- Thanksgiving – November 27th & 28th
- Christmas Holiday – December 22nd – 31st
Title VI of the 1964 Civil rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The complete Title VI policy is available below or by calling (36) 432-3951. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please fill out the Title VI complaint form no more than 180 days after the alleged act of discrimination and return it to:
Title VI Compliance Officer, c/o Tribal Administrator, 10 SE Squaxin Lane, Shelton, WAÂ 98584
Squaxin Transit is accessible to everyone. All of our transit buses have equipment that ensures people with special needs are able to board and ride safety. The complete ADA policy is available on our website or by calling (36) 432-3951.
Connecting with:
- Mason Transit Authority (MTA)
- Grays Harbor Transit (GHT)
If you have any questions,
give us a call:
Transit Manager:
(360) 432-3951
Dispatch:
(360) 490-0567
Bus Driver:
(360) 480-1402
If you are unable to reach us, we are either driving or assisting passengers. Please leave a message, and we will return your call at our earliest opportunity.
Meet Your Drivers
Windy Poitra
Transit Coordinator
Hi, my name is Windelyn Eve Poitra (Windy). I was born in Walnut Creek, CA, but came to Shelton in 1975 when I was 15. Some of my first friends were Squaxin people. My hobbies are beading, making dance shawls, playing pool and hanging out with my 6 Huskies. It is an absolute privilege for me to be of service to the Squaxin community, and I hope to be here for many years to come.
Rick Woodall
Driver
Hello, I am Rick Woodall. I was born and raised here in Mason County. I have worked in the lumber mill and woodworking industry for years. My hobbies are cool cars, cruising in my classic, and drag races. Most important to me are my family, my three grandkids, and my friends. I feel very lucky to work for Squaxin Island Tribe as your new bus driver. Thank you!
Michelle (Shelly)
Driver
Hi, I grew up in Shelton, and I have been in transportation for 10 years. I enjoy the beach, riding quads, and spending time with my family and grandkids. I am looking forward to driving a bus for the Squaxin Island Tribe.
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Leonard Scott
Driver
I was born and raised in Idaho. I’ve spent most of my adulthood in Hawaii but have also lived in Arizona, Missouri, Spain and now, for the past eight years, in western Washington. I am married, we have one child, who is studying to be at a nurse at UW, and a small dog named Luna. I am a retired (read worn-out) Carpenter/homebuilder. I love literature, music and movies. I am happy to be working here and am honored to serve the Squaxin community.