Jefferson Transit

About Jefferson Transit

Our Mission

To provide reliable, safe, comfortable public transportation service in Jefferson County which is cost effective, reduces energy consumption and contributes to the cultural and economic betterment of the residents of Jefferson County.

 

Our Core Values

Jefferson Transit's Core Values are the operating principles that govern how Jefferson Transit employees toward one another and their customers. Jefferson Transit employees value:

• Acknowledgment and Support

  We recognize Jefferson Transit to be the product of the concerted efforts of many well-intended people. We take time to commend the accomplishments of individuals and acknowledge their contributions toward the organizational goals of the agency.

• Accountability

  We take responsibility to uphold the mission statement and core values of Jefferson Transit. When challenged we display fairness, trust and good judgment. Individually, we are sincerely interested in self-evaluation and personal growth.

• Shared Responsibility

  Collectively, we are responsible for the direction and image of the agency. This requires us to be flexible enough in out thinking to establish goals. We show a willingness to get involved and direct our efforts toward achieving positive outcomes and setting progressive objectives.

• Communication

  We express our thoughts and ideas appropriately. We are willing to listen to ideas contrary to our own. We recognize that good communication, compromise and diversity of opinion will strengthen Jefferson Transit.

• Professionalism

  We take pride in our skills and abilities to provide the community safe, friendly and reliable transportation. We place principles above personalities. We strive for a positive impact through our demeanor and appearance.

Our History

Jefferson Transit is a public transit system that began service in May 1981 after a successful vote by Jefferson County citizens in 1980. Jefferson Transit operates as a Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) in accordance with RCW 36.57A in the State of Washington. 

 

Our Authority Board

The Jefferson Transit Authority Board consists of five members who represent Port Townsend City and Jefferson County government. Our current Board members are:

Catharine Robinson
Port Townsend City Council
Board Chair 

Phil Johnson
Jefferson County Commissioner
Vice Chair

George Randels
Port Townsend City Council

John Austin
Jefferson County Commissioner

David Sullivan
Jefferson County Commissioner

Click here to read our notice ensuring compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987.

Click here to read our Americans with Disabilities Act Policy.

Transit Development Plan

A document crucial to any transit agency's planning process in Washington State is the annual Transit Development Plan, which forcasts replacement and enhancement service and capital needs 6 years into the future.  Download our 2010 plan, adopted by the Jefferson Transit Authority board on March 16, 2010, here.

The 2011-2016 Transit Development Plan will brought before the Jefferson Transit Authority Board on May 17, 2011.  There will be a public hearing for the purpose of obtaining comment on the 2011-2016 TDP.  Download our 2011 plan, here.