Statistical Information
Jefferson Transit Authority became operational in 1981 after voter approval to establish the agency and subsequent sales tax levy. We are a municipal corporation of the State of Washington. Jefferson Transit’s six-member governing board is comprised of all three Jefferson County Commissioners, two City Council members from the City of Port Townsend, and one non-voting Union member representing JTA Union Members of Amalgamated Transit Union #587.
As of December 2021, Jefferson Transit employed:
- 32 employees in the Operations Department
- 10 employees in the Maintenance Department
- 11 employees in the Administration Department
| YEAR | POPULATION | RIDERSHIP | MILES | HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 16,600 | 46,491 | 196,254 | 11,321 |
| 1991 | 21,600 | 177,696 | 375,019 | 14,088 |
| 2001 | 26,100 | 167,395 | 338,598 | 13,327 |
| 2011 | 29,872 | 282,383 | 452,785 | 15,999 |
Current statistics
County Population: 32,221 (per US Census data-2020 actual)
Area: 1803 square miles (per US Census data-2010 actual)
Population Density: 16.6 per square mile (per US Census data-2010 actual)
Employees: 53
Revenue Vehicles: 40
Routes: 9 (8 – East Jefferson County, 1 – West Jefferson County)
Annual Operating Budget: $3,942,963 (2012)
Annual Capital Budget: $125,000 (2012)
