Transportation - Key Peninsula

Pierce County is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to implement a Transportation Pilot Program on the Key Peninsula, aimed at providing fixed-route transit services to residents in rural areas outside the Public Transportation Benefit Area. The program intends to connect residents to existing bus routes, thereby addressing transportation gaps and generating valuable data to inform future transportation planning efforts for the region. Funding for this initiative is capped at $195,000, and only applicants with an established and operational fleet of vehicles at the time of contract signing are eligible to apply. The contract duration extends through December 31, 2025, and the project aims to support transportation access in areas identified as transportation deserts. The solicitation, identified as 25-002-CD-Transpo-KP, was posted on May 14, 2025, with a response deadline of June 11, 2025. Pierce County, a State-Limited Entity Development (SLED), is the contracting agency, with Anne Marie Edmunds serving as the primary contact. The project’s funding and scope emphasize the importance of detailed budget planning, as reflected in related documentation such as the 2024 Digital Equity Project budget worksheet, which guides proposers on allowable costs, including salaries, materials, and operational expenses. Overall, this initiative represents a strategic effort to enhance transportation options in underserved rural communities on the Key Peninsula, leveraging targeted funding and data collection to support sustainable transit development.