Transit

A Free Public Transit Service of the Squaxin Island Tribe

Transit Direct: (360) 432-3951

Dispatch: (360) 480-1402

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If you have any questions, give us a call at (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.

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Squaxin Transit Operates Monday - Friday

Connecting with Mason Transit Authority (MTA) and Grays Harbor Transit (GHT)

NOTE: All times are approximate and may vary based on traffic conditions.

Wednesday only 1:30 route Tribal Center drop off ONLY

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New Ford Flex Dial-A-Ride

Squaxin Transit would like to introduce you to the Ford Flex.
This is the vehicle we use for Dial-a-Rides.

Service is available for disabled customers who experience difficulty using regular route service or if routed service is not available.

We can transport riders to Mason, Thurston, and Gray’s Harbor Counties with 24-hour notice.

We got the new decals put on this week, and we just wanted to show it off a bit.

Do you need a ride? Call Squaxin Transit (360) 480-1402 or (360) 432-3951.

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Dial-A-Ride Policies . . .

All dial-a-rides need to be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This can be done by calling the Transit line at 360-480-1402 or the Program Services Manager at (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 30 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.

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Need to go grocery shopping? Let SIT get you there.

Our grocery store routes leave the Tribal Center at 9:45 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

The grocery routes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

The Grocery/Shelton route also requires 24 hours notice.

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Holiday Closures:

The bus does not operate on the following holidays:

2024
New Years Day – January 1^st
Billy Frank Jr Day – March 8^th
Spring Holiday – March 29^th
American Indian Day – May 13^th
Memorial Day – May 27^th
Independence Day – July 4^th
Labor Day – September 2^nd
Thanksgiving – November 28^th & 29^th
Christmas Holiday – December 23^rd – 31^st

2025
New Year’s Day – January 1^st, 2025

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Commitment to Title VI and Accessible Services
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 on the Squaxin website or by calling (36) 432-3951. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please fill out the Title VI complaint form on the website 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, WA  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.

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Title VI Plan

Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement

Title VI Complaint Form 2020

Complaint Form

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy

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INCLEMENT WEATHER IMPACT TO TRANSIT

The safety and well-being of our community members are of the utmost importance to Squaxin Island Tribe.  I would like to take this opportunity to inform and remind you of how to obtain information about Squaxin Transit Services during adverse weather conditions, along with what you can expect when we are impacted.

Transit:  During adverse weather conditions, Squaxin Island Transit will at a minimum following the lead from Mason Transit Authority regarding levels of service. Due to the rural area that we cover, we may run an alternate schedule or shut down service when Mason County Transportation is running minimum routes.

While every weather event is different, Squaxin Transit will follow these general guidelines:

• If Mason Transit shuts down Route 6 (Shelton/Olympia), Squaxin Transit will not operate.

• All shuts downs will be at the discretion of the driver.

• If Shelton School District is operating on a late start or is closed due to weather, Squaxin Transit will operate on a snow route (no service on Kamilche Pt. or Bloomfield Roads, no Elma/McCleary run). Buses will run between the Reservation and the Transit Hub only.

• If Griffin School is on regular schedule when Shelton Schools are late or closed, off-reservation parents can take their children to the Transit Hub for the morning Steamboat Island run.

• If Squaxin Transit has to close down service during the day, we will record a message on the Squaxin Transit phone number, (360) 432-3970/(360) 280-7612, and notify MTA, Grays Harbor, Griffin School and Squaxin Island Child Development Center. Along with posting Facebook to the community on the Emergency Operations Center and Safe Streets.

• To confirm whether Squaxin Transit Services is running please call the Squaxin Transit phone number at (360) 432-3970/(360) 280-7612. Squaxin Transit drivers will update the message as necessary if changes to the level of service are needed to ensure driver and rider safety.

• To find out information on Mason Transit you can listen to KMAS radio station or check the Mason Transit’s website at www.masontransit.org and click on “Rider Alert” for updates that may affect their service.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Monica Nerney, Program Services Manager at (360) 432-3951.