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Fare-free transit offered Aug. 4-6

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RiverCities Transit is offering free rides on all buses Tuesday through Thursday, August 4-6, 2026, due to high temperatures. The transit agency stated that all buses are air-conditioned and encouraged residents to stay hydrated while riding. The fare-free period coincides with temperatures expected to reach above 90 degrees. The agency will hold a public hearing on August 12 to review the composition of the Cowlitz Transit Authority board. The hearing will be held at 3:45 p.m. at Longview City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom.

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    RiverCities Transit is offering free rides on all buses Tuesday through Thursdayβ€œFare-free Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 4th, 5th, and 6th, due to high temperatures. β€” Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:09:59 +0000 Come take a ride and cool down with temperatures reaching above 90 degrees. All of our buses are air-conditioned. Please remember to stay hydrated.”
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    The free rides are scheduled for August 4-6, 2026β€œFare-free Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 4th, 5th, and 6th, due to high temperatures. β€” Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:09:59 +0000”
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    The free rides are due to high temperaturesβ€œFare-free Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 4th, 5th, and 6th, due to high temperatures. β€” Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:09:59 +0000 Come take a ride and cool down with temperatures reaching above 90 degrees. All of our buses are air-conditioned. Please remember to stay hydrated.”
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    The transit agency stated that all buses are air-conditionedβ€œAll of our buses are air-conditioned.”
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    The transit agency encouraged residents to stay hydrated while ridingβ€œCome take a ride and cool down with temperatures reaching above 90 degrees. All of our buses are air-conditioned. Please remember to stay hydrated.”
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    The fare-free period coincides with temperatures expected to reach above 90 degreesβ€œFare-free Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 4th, 5th, and 6th, due to high temperatures. β€” Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:09:59 +0000 Come take a ride and cool down with temperatures reaching above 90 degrees. All of our buses are air-conditioned. Please remember to stay hydrated.”
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    The agency will hold a public hearing on August 12β€œPublic Hearing for Review of CTA Board Member Composition: Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, 3:45 P.M. β€” Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:34:21 +0000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AT SPECIAL MEETING REVIEW OF COWLITZ TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER COMPOSITION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with RCW Chapter 42.30, that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. at a Special Meeting in the Longview City Hall Council Chamber, 1525 Broadway St, Longview, Washington and by Zoom Webinar.”
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    The public hearing is to review the composition of the Cowlitz Transit Authority boardβ€œNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AT SPECIAL MEETING REVIEW OF COWLITZ TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER COMPOSITION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with RCW Chapter 42.30, that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. at a Special Meeting in the Longview City Hall Council Chamber, 1525 Broadway St, Longview, Washington and by Zoom Webinar. The purpose of the hearing is to receive any comments concerning the review of the composition of the governing board of the Cowlitz transit Authority in accordance with RCW 36.57A.055.”
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    The hearing will be held at 3:45 p.m.β€œPublic Hearing for Review of CTA Board Member Composition: Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, 3:45 P.M. β€” Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:34:21 +0000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AT SPECIAL MEETING REVIEW OF COWLITZ TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER COMPOSITION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with RCW Chapter 42.30, that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. at a Special Meeting in the Longview City Hall Council Chamber, 1525 Broadway St, Longview, Washington and by Zoom Webinar.”
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    The hearing will be held at Longview City Hall Council Chamberβ€œat a Special Meeting in the Longview City Hall Council Chamber, 1525 Broadway St, Longview, Washington and by Zoom Webinar.”
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    The hearing will be held via Zoomβ€œZoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89844443333 Telephone options (dial any of the following numbers): 1 253 215 8782 1 408 638 0968 1 669 900 6833 1 346 248 7799 1 312 626 6799 1 646 876 9923 1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 898 4444 3333 The City Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities. Any person interested may attend and be heard on the said matter via a moderator. Special equipment to assist the hearing impaired is also available. Please contact the Clerk’s Office at (360) 442-5664 forty-eight (48) hours in advance if you require special accommodations to attend the meeting and for information about Zoom accessibility. Written comments may be submitted up to forty-eight (48) hours in advance via email at [email protected]. We will hold our regular Board Meeting at 4:00 pm Next meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026 4:00 p.m. – Board Meeting @ Longview City Hall”

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