Headways Newsletter: November 2023
A Kitsap Transit bus travels up Washington Avenue on Oct. 26, 2023.
Welcome back to Headways!
This month, we’re continuing our series of features about Kitsap Transit’s 40th Anniversary, focusing on the decade from 2003 - 2013. We also have details on service changes going into effect on Nov. 27 and KT’s brand-new bus simulator. Plus, what we’re thankful for.
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1. A Decade of Stops & Starts: Kitsap Transit, 2003-2013
Rich Passage 1 traverses the Puget Sound in 2011.
The 2000s were a tumultuous decade for Kitsap Transit – bracketed on each end by the passage of I-695 and a generational recession. But there was also progress and growth: The agency moved into new offices on the top floors of a new conference center; designed, built and tested an experimental research vessel; partnered with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard to replace its Worker/Driver bus fleet; and joined a regional network of transit agencies that debuted a new fare card (ORCA).
2. New bus simulator will help operator trainees in and out of the classroom
Safety and Security Trainer Irv Stahlnecker runs a scenario in Kitsap Transit’s new bus simulator on Nov. 9, 2023.
Kitsap Transit’s new virtual bus simulator will help bridge the gap between the classroom and the open road for operator trainees. It could also help prevent costly and potentially life-altering mistakes.
3. What we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
A Kitsap Transit ACCESS operator helps a passenger disembark a bus.
We couldn’t do what we do without you. This Thanksgiving, we want to share with you stories of Kitsap Transit partners and riders, and what they appreciate about their bus operators, ferry workers, and the public transit system in Kitsap County.
4. Winter service change begins Nov. 27
On Nov. 27, our winter service change will go into effect. We’ve made a few timepoint tweaks to certain routes to reflect actual travel times.
5. Be safe and seen while waiting for your bus!
Daylight Saving Time is officially over, and the days are shorter. Pick up your free Kitsap Transit safety flasher at our Customer Service Office and use these tips to make sure your bus driver can see you in the dark!