Service Changes

Proposed Service Changes for 2026

We’re proposing meaningful service updates designed to enhance reliability, efficiency, and overall rider experience. These recommendations stem from our long-range plan to strengthen and modernize the system, guided by findings from our Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA).

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Please take our survey for the proposed service changes from February 18 - March 17.

Effective May 2026

Sunday Service Pilot 

• Sunday Service Pilot will begin on Sunday, May 3^rd
• Sunday service will mirror JTA’s Saturday service
• Sunday Service Pilot Event on Sunday May 3, 2026

Effective late 2026 or early 2027

Microtransit Pilot
JTA will implement the first phase of microtransit to encompass Castle Hill, Cook Avenue, Hastings and Cape George areas.

• Microtransit, home to hub service will be implemented with the elimination of the 3 Castle Hill route.
• The proposed microtransit pilot includes service in the Cape George area, an area not currently served by fixed-route transit. 

Establish the San Juan/Uptown Connector Route

• Similar to the existing Fort Worden route, with proposed changes to improve service.
• To ensure the route remains under 30 minutes, buses will no longer travel into Fort Worden. A new stop near Fort Worden will be added to continue serving the area.
• The new route would improve service in the San Juan Uptown area, increasing frequency from every hour to every 30 minutes.

2027 Service Change Proposals

Establish a new Tri-Area local loop

• Increase service for riders in Irondale, Port Hadlock and Chimacum.
• 30 minute loop will streamline service for riders wanting to travel between Irondale, Port Hadlock and Chimacum.
• Route 6 Tri-Area will be available for riders wanting to go into Port Townsend.

 Evaluate the need for a Tri-Area Express

• This new route would service Chimacum High School and Port Hadlock.
• Would service new transit hub at the Jefferson County Library.
• Would bypass Four Corners Park and Ride for a streamlined route into Port Townsend.

  Establish a Tri Area Hub

• Jefferson Transit will utilize the current space at the Jefferson County Library stop as a transfer point, allowing Tri-Area residents to connect with the 6 Tri-Area route to and from Port Townsend.

 Service Changes that were implemented in 2025

• Extended route 4 to service Food Co-Op stop.
• Removed 11B uptown/downtown shuttle to streamline service and decrease confusion for riders.
• Increased frequency of 11A downtown/uptown Shuttle to every 20 minutes.
• Added a mid-day Brinnon/Triton Cove route.
• 14 Kingston Express Extended operating hours in response to rider feedback, increasing service reliability and expanding evening access for riders.