RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT will operate fare-free on October 2, 2026, to assist veterans and their families with transportation to the Veterans Stand Down event at the Cowlitz County Expo Center located at 1900 7th Ave in Longview.
RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT will also operate fare-free on Monday, October 5, 2026, to support the annual Week Without Driving event, which encourages walking, cycling, or riding Transit to reduce air pollution.
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Fare Free for Veterans Stand Down October 2, 2026 — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:12:08 +0000 RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT will run fare-free on October 2, 2026, to assist veterans and their families with transportation to get to the Veterans Stand Down event at the Cowlitz County Expo Center located at 1900 7th Ave in Longview. Source: https://rctransit.org/fare-free-for-veterans-stand-down-october-2-2026/ Week Without Driving October 1st to 8th — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:40:34 +0000 RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT support the annual Week Without Driving event. We challenge you to see the world from a different perspective that many individuals experience daily. Not only does this limit air pollution, but it can allow you to out and enjoy some physical activity by walking, cycling, or riding Transit. To support this event, Transit will operate fare-free on Monday, October 5, 2026. Source: https://rctransit.org/week-without-driving-october-1st-to-8th/ Service Changes Effective October 12, 2026 — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:40:12 +0000 The outcome of the public hearing was to discontinue the commuter bus service to Rainier Oregon due to low ridership. The associated funding will be used to add additional weekday evening service to five local routes. Below is a summary of those service changes that will begin on Monday. October 12, 2026. RiverCities Transit Service Changes Effective October 12, 2026 Route 31 : Add a 7:00 p.m. departure from the Longview Transit Center. The return trip will end at Beech Street and 15th Avenue. Route 32 : Add a 7:00 p.m. departure from the Longview Transit Center. The return trip will end at the St. John Medical Center main entrance. Route 33 : Add a 7:00 p.m. departure from the Longview Transit Center. The return trip will end at 15th Avenue and Hemlock Street (Safeway). Route 45 : Adjust the timetable to improve transfer connections at the Longview Transit Center on the 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. trips. Add a 7:00 p.m. departure with the return trip ending at the Longview Transit Center. Route 57 : Add a 7:20 p.m. departure from the Kelso Amtrak Depot, with the return trip ending at Washington Way and 9th Avenue. Route 433 : Discontinue commuter bus service due to low ridership, effective at the end of service on Friday, October 9, 2026. RiverCities Transit LIFT: ADA paratransit service provided by LIFT will extend its hours to match fixed-route service. Source: https://rctransit.org/service-changes-effective-oct-12-2026/ RiverCities Transit & RiverCities LIFT will be Closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:51:02 +0000 Source: https://rctransit.org/rivercities-transit-rivercities-lift-will-be-closed-on-labor-day-monday-september-7th/ Public Hearing for Proposed Service Changes on September 9, 2026, at 4 PM, at the CTA Board Meeting — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:06:21 +0000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COWLITZ TRANSIT AUTHORITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with RCW Chapter 42.30, that the Cowlitz Transit Authority will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday September 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in at the Council Chamber, City Hall, 1525 Broadway St, Longview, Washington and by Zoom Webinar. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments concerning the proposed service changes to Routes 31, 32, 33, 45, 57, and 433. The proposed change will be published on RiverCities Transit’s website for public comment at www.rctransit.org, on Facebook, and in paper copy at the Longview Transit Center, and in the City Info Weekly. Zoom 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
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