Safety Tips For Transit Bus Drivers
Riding Kitsap Transit routed buses or the Foot Ferry is easy once you understand the basics. Here is everything you need to know before you go to make sure your first ride – and every ride – is as smooth as can be.Planning your tripGetting from Point A to Point B is as easy as 1-2-3. Answer these three simple questions and you’ll be on your way:. Where do you want to go?. Where are you starting your trip?. When do you want to arrive?Once you know where and when you want to go, you can plan your trip using one of these three easy methods:. Use our online trip planner to instantly map your route.
Simply click the 'Plan A Trip' tab in the far right of the menu and enter your information. Call 1-800-501-7433 and our helpful Customer Service staff will gladly assist you in planning your trip. Consult a printed route schedule.How to Read A ScheduleKitsap Transit schedules contain a route map and a time table of stops along the route.
The time schedule reads from left to right. The locations listed across the top are “timepoints,” or stops that are used to show when the bus will arrive at certain locations shown on the route map. However, the bus does stop at locations in between. If your stop is not listed in the time table, find the timepoints before and after your stop to estimate when the bus will arrive at your location. Three dashes (-) indicate that the bus does not serve that timepoint on that trip. Trips Involving More Than One RouteSometimes to get to your destination you will need to switch from one route to another. A Kitsap Transit routed bus pass offers you unlimited rides on any Kitsap Transit routed bus or the Foot Ferry for the month of issue.
Simply tap your ORCA card with your pass loaded on each vehicle you ride. ORCA card users who pay their regular or reduced fare from E-purse are entitled to a free 2-hour transfer. ORCA transfers are good in any direction of travel at any location. Transfers are free between Kitsap Transit vehicles. When transferring to a Pierce, Metro, Community, Sound or Everett Transit vehicle within two hours, riders will be given credit for the fare paid, paying only the difference in fares. Cash riders can ask for a paper transfer. Paper transfers are valid at transfer centers and transfer point only for the next connecting bus our ferry.
The easy way to plan your trip is to ask for help! Call our Customer Service Office at 1-800-501-7433.Riding the BusGet on BoardIf you need help boarding, just tell the operator.
Kitsap Transit buses have lifts or ramps to assist riders who have difficulty using the bus steps. To board, just follow these simple steps:. Before you board, have your bus fare ready and allow other riders to exit. As you board, pay the fare using one of the two methods below:. Cash: Deposit exact change in the fare box; both bills and coins are accepted.
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ORCA Card: Tap your card on the card reader. Ask the driver for a transfer if you need one.
Find an available seat, reserving the seats at the front of the bus for the elderly and disabled. Be alert to your location. The driver will call out major intersections, stops and destinations as the bus travels.
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This will let you know how close you are to your stop. Pull the cord to ring the bell as you approach your stop.Respect the RulesKitsap Transit rules are designed to keep riders and drivers safe and ensure everyone enjoys the same level of courtesy and respect. While you’re on the bus, please follow these basic do’s and don’ts.