RiverCities Transit

03/18/2023

Today is Transit Operator Appreciation Day. Thank you to all the transit operators who keep us rolling. Your service and dedication to our community is impressive!

03/06/2023

Twin Transit Bus Routes

Rider Alert: Passengers connecting to Twin Transit, please take a look at the below Purple Route schedule change.

Twin Transit offers fixed route bus routes throughout Lewis County communities and along our major corridors. City routes operate throughout the Twin Cities of Centralia and Chehalis. Our corridor …

03/01/2023

UPDATE: Route 33 is returning to normal routing.

Rider Alert: Route 33 is on a snow route. All stops on Mt Solo Rd are closed.

02/28/2023

UPDATE: Route 57 has resumed normal routing.

Rider Alert: Route 57 is on a snow route. All stops on Allen St east of Minor Rd, on Corduroy Rd, Sunrise St, N 18th Ave, and Burcham St are closed.

02/23/2023

UPDATE 9:35 | RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT are returning to normal service.

UPDATE 8:40| Route 45 and 57 are on normal routes. All other Routes are tentatively scheduled for 10 AM start.
RiverCities LIFT will notify passengers of snow routes.

UPDATE: Routes 45 and 57 will start at 8 AM. Route 57 stop on Crawford St at 5th Ave N is closed. All other Routes are tentatively scheduled for 9 AM start.
RiverCities LIFT will notify passengers of snow routes.
UPDATE: RiverCities Transit Routes 45 and 57 will start at 8 AM. Route 57 stop on Crawford St at 5th Ave N is closed. All other Routes are tentatively scheduled for 9 AM start.

RiverCities LIFT will notify passengers of snow routes

Due to road conditions, RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT are starting service at 8 AM.

02/07/2023

On Monday, February 20, 2023 RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT will operate reduced service to celebrate Presidents' Day.

02/06/2023

Starting February 8, 2023, Route 33 will continue west on Ocean Beach Hwy at 42nd Ave; to avoid construction along 46th Ave. Route 33 will stop at Ocean Beach Hwy & 42nd Ave, and Ocean Beach Hwy & 46th Ave. Next-day on-demand service will be available to passengers on Olympia Way and the temporary stop at Windermere St & Merlin St. For more information, visit https://rctransit.org/route-33-detour-and-on-demand-service/

01/19/2023

Please note due police activity stops in that area may be missed.

01/11/2023

On Martin Luther King Jr Day, Monday, January 16th, 2023 the Transit Center will be closed and RiverCities Transit will run reduced service. No routes 30, 44, 46, or NCC.
RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT will operate from 8 AM – 6 PM. Visit rctransit.org for schedule information.

12/24/2022

UPDATE: RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT are starting service on snow routes at 11AM. Service will run until 5PM.
RIDER ALERT: 12/24/22 RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT are suspending service until road conditions improve.

12/23/2022

UPDATE: No Routes NCC, 411 or 46. RIDER ALERT: 1 Hour Late, AM buses on snow routes. RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT will start the day 1 hr late and on Snow Routes. All RT 57 stops on Allen St east of Minor Rd, Corduroy Rd, Sunrise St, N 18Th Ave, Burcham St, and Crawford St will be closed. All RT 33 stops on Pacific Way and Mt Solo RD will also be closed. RiverCities LIFT will notify passengers of scheduling changes. Stay tuned as RiverCities will add and remove service in response to this weather event.

12/21/2022

Rider Alert: Friday, December 23, 2022, RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT will start the day on Snow Routes. Please subscribe to Flash Alert https://www.flashalert.net/signup/ for text or email notifications. Rider Alerts will also be posted on our website https://rctransit.org/ and on RouteShout.

12/21/2022

Please see Lower Columbia CAP's post regarding tomorrow's schedule.

12/20/2022

RiverCities Transit wishes you a holiday filled with joy and peace. Please note the RiverCities Transit holiday schedule: RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT will run reduced service on Monday, December 26, 2022, and Monday, January 2, 2023. Visit https://rctransit.org/rivercities-transit-holiday-schedule/ for more information. Happy Holidays!

12/15/2022

Santa and elf Shawnda check in with RCT drivers Jeff and Holly at the Transit Center to see who has been naughty or nice.

12/02/2022

Christmas Parade Detour 12/3/22 – RiverCities Transit

Rider Alert: Due to the Christmas Parade tomorrow, December 3, RiverCities Transit will detour local routes. Please visit https://rctransit.org/christmas-parade-detour-12-4-21/ for individual stop closure information. Enjoy the Parade!

Christmas Parade Detour 12/3/22 Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 by Tabitha Hayden Routes 32, 33, & 45 will need to detour on December 3, 2022, to avoid the Longview Christmas parade. Stops along 15th Avenue, Louisana St, and around Downtown Longview will be closed. Stop Closures for Holid...

12/01/2022

RIDER ALERT: Route 57 is on snow route.
All RT 57 stops on Allen St east of Minor Rd, Corduroy Rd, Sunrise St, N 18Th Ave, Burcham St, and Crawford St are closed.
RiverCities LIFT will notify passengers of scheduling changes.

11/21/2022

RIDER ALERT:
RiverCities Transit & RiverCities LIFT will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2022. On Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, November 25, 2022, the Longview Transit Center will be closed. Buses will run reduced service (Saturday Schedule). Service will start at 8 AM; no routes 30, 44, 45B, 46, or NCC.

11/04/2022

RIDER ALERT:
In Honor of Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022, the Longview Transit Center will be closed. Buses will run reduced service (Saturday Schedule). Service will start at 8 AM; no routes 30, 44, 45B, 46, or NCC.

10/29/2022

Rider Alert | Route 32 will detour 10/29 from 1-4 due to the 20th Ave bridge closure. The Route 32 stop on Kessler Blvd at 20th Ave will be closed. Please meet Route 32 at the Douglas St and 15th Ave stop.

09/30/2022

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, the following stops will be closed between 8 am and 11 am during the Harvest Classic Run events:

Route 32
Douglas & 15th Ave (photo) -- riders can board at 15th Ave & Fir
Kessler & 20th Ave (toward Fred Meyer) -- riders can board at 20th & Cypress or 20th & Kessler (toward downtown)
Douglas & Commerce -- riders can board at 12th Ave & Delaware

Route 33
Louisiana & 25th Ave -- riders can board at Louisiana & 22nd Ave

09/10/2022

Based on customer input, RiverCities Route 411 between Lexington and Longview has a revised schedule effective Monday, September 12, 2022. Check https://rctransit.org and click on the August 25 notice for the new timetable.

09/10/2022

During the Kelso Hilander Parade on Saturday, Sept 10, Route 45 will be unable to serve the Grade/Ash bus stop, and Route 57 will not serve the Three Rivers Mall and Kelso Safeway. The parade is scheduled to start at 10:00 am. Route 57 has a stop at the Red Lion Inn, very close to Tam O'Shanter Park, so catch a ride to the Games. Dheagh Slainte!

09/01/2022

In honor of Labor Day, RiverCities Transit and RiverCities LIFT will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022. No bus service and the Transit Center will be closed.

08/26/2022

Effective 08/29/2022 (approximately 2 weeks)
Due to emergency construction at Redpath St and Ross Ave.

Route 57
Kelso Drive & Redpath st Closed
Nearest stops: Temp stop on Burcham between N Kelso Ave & N. Pacific Ave or N. 2nd Ave & Division St

Kelso dr & Burcham st IB closed
Nearest stop: Temp stop on Burcham between N Kelso Ave & N. Pacific Ave.

Route 46
Redpath & 5th Ave closed
Nearest stop: Croy St & Bowmont Ave

Kelso & Burcham OB closed
Nearest stop: N Pacific Ace & Harris St

call 360.442.5663 for assistance with trip planning or visit https://rctransit.org/

08/26/2022

Due to the Unique Tin Car Club event tomorrow, Aug 27, the following stops will be closed after 5 pm.

LCC stop on 15th Ave
15th Ave and Broadway St
15th Ave and Hemlock St
15th Ave and Fir St

08/20/2022

Rider Alert: Route 31 stop at 32nd Ave and Douglas St moved southeast. See picture.

08/16/2022

Visit RiverCities Transit today, 08/16, at the Cowlitz Connect Resource Fair. Find local resources that will allow you and your family to start the school year off well, ready to thrive.
Organized and sponsored by ESD 112, Longview & Kelso School Districts, EPIC and HOPE Hilander Coalitions, and local community organizations.

08/15/2022

The North Cowlitz Connector starts today, Aug 15. This route provides express commuter service between the Longview Transit Center and the Castle Rock Visitor Center at I5 Exit 49, where it connects with Twin Transit. For more information, visit https://rctransit.org/

08/11/2022

RiverCities Transit honors Tabitha Hayden
on WSDOT Wall of Fame

RiverCities Transit Mobility Supervisory Tabitha Hayden will be honored on the Washington State Department of Transportation Wall of Fame August 30 during the Washington State Transportation Conference in Spokane.

Tabitha joined RiverCities Transit in June 2013 as the Administrative Assistant/Clerk of the Cowlitz Transit Authority Board. In September 2018, she was promoted to Transit Mobility Supervisor and has demonstrated superior performance in each position.

Her remarkable diligence and work ethic in both roles were put the test over this past year. Our Transit Operations Supervisor position was open for a half-year and overlapping that was the unexpected need for coverage for the Administrative Assistant for five months. Tabitha stepped into the gap and demonstrated her outstanding talent for organization and task completion.

Tabitha’s supervisor, new to his position, states that he’s not sure he would have survived the year without her excellent efforts.

Whether she is dealing with internal customers or passengers, peers or government officials, Tabitha demonstrates the highest level of sensitivity and attention to detail. RiverCities Transit proudly honors Tabitha Hayden for her exceptional service.

WSDOT created the Wall of Fame program to recognize exemplary transportation employees for their dedication, innovation, customer service, and professionalism.

08/10/2022

On August 15, 2022, RiverCities Transit will start service to Castle Rock in conjunction with Lower Columbia CAP. Both RiverCities Transit and Lower Columbia CAP will meet Twin Transit at the Castle Rock Visitor Center / Park and Ride. Celebrate with a fare-free week August 15-20. For route and schedule information, visit https://rctransit.org/.

07/29/2022

Can you spare a few moments to take my survey?

RiverCities Transit needs your input on Route 411, the Lexington Connector. Complete the below survey now, time is running out, and your feedback is important!

Please take the survey titled "RiverCities Route 411 Passenger Survey". Your feedback is important!

07/13/2022

RiverCities Route 411 Passenger Survey

RiverCities wants to hear from you. Route 411, the Lexington Connector, has been running for two months. Now we want some feedback on how to make it better. Complete the Survey by clicking the link. Thank you!

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07/01/2022

Route 32 Rider Alert: Due to Lake Sacajawea's 4th of July festivities, the bus stop on Nichols Blvd at Harding St has moved southeast towards the Nichols Blvd crosswalk.

06/29/2022

In celebration of Independence Day, RiverCities Transit & RiverCities LIFT will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022. There will be no bus service.

06/24/2022

Lower Columbia CAP Transportation for June 24, 2022

No Service to Lexington-Castle Rock
No 10:30 AM or 12:30 PM south to Vancouver Departures

06/15/2022

The Longview Transit Center will be closed on Monday, June 20th, to honor Juneteenth. All buses will run on a regular Monday schedule. Visit rctransit.org for schedule information.

05/31/2022

Pedestrian crossing safety improvements for the Civic Circle at Broadway, Louisiana Street, 17th Avenue, and Larch Street, as well as the 7th Avenue pedestrian crossing at the fairgrounds.

Civic Circle and 7th Ave Rectangular Rapid Flasher Beacon (RRFB) Construction Start

The City of Longview contracted with Northeast Electric, Inc. from Woodland, Washington to construct improvements for the Civic Circle pedestrian crossings at Broadway, Louisiana Street, 17th Avenue and Larch Street, as well as the 7th Avenue pedestrian crossing at the fairgrounds. The work includes installation of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system, signs, and striping, and is funded by the City of Longview traffic safety program.

Construction is scheduled to start on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, and will operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5.p.m. Project completion is scheduled for June 7, 2022.

Motorists should anticipate shoulder and lane closures at the Civic Circle and 7th Avenue Pedestrians should expect crosswalks at these locations to be impacted during construction and are asked to use alternate routes.

Project construction updates will be provided regularly and posted on City of Longview’s Facebook and web site www.mylongview.com.

05/06/2022

DETOUR: Due to re-construction of the roadway, there will be no bus or pedestrian access between Ocean Beach Hwy and the intersection of Branch Creek & Mt Solo Rd. Route 33 will instead continue on Ocean Beach Hwy to Heron Pointe loop.
The two stops on Mt Solo below, at Branch Creek and opposite Mt Solo Middle School will be closed. For riders using those stops, please call 360-442-5667, one business day before, to arrange pick up or drop off on Mt Solo Rd. In effect May 9 - June 3, 2022.

05/01/2022

RiverCities Transit – We'll get you where you need to go.

RiverCities Transit is Fare-Free on Monday, May 2. Check out the new Lexington-Longview Connector: Route 411. For trip planning information visit www.rctransit.org.

Rivercities Transit is public transit for Kelso and Longview, Washington. Find out more about our services and learn about our organization through the links below.