Bus Snow Routes

When snowy winter weather hits, Kitsap Transit takes measures to avoid hilly and historically tough-to-travel roads. For each bus we operate, we've identified areas that can't safely be served and designed a 'snow route' that avoids those areas. Snow routes will go into effect when regular routes are unsafe to travel. 

If your bus is operating on a snow route, the route number will be highlighted below in yellow. Simply click on the route number for snow route information.

If both the snow route and the regular route are impassable, Kitsap Transit will modify one of the two routes so that some level of service can continue operating.  If your route is placed on a modified route, it will be highlighted below in blue. Simply click on the route number for modified snow route information.

If your bus has been cancelled, it will be highlighted below in pink .

When it is snowing, we try our best to keep on schedule, however, please expect some delays. Click on the route you are interested in to see its snow route.

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If inclement weather affects the entire county and secondary roads are unsafe, Kitsap Transit may implement Limited Routed Service and a link will appear on this page directing you to a service description and map.

Under the most severe weather conditions, all transit service may be suspended. If this occurs, notice will be prominently placed on our home page and on this Bus Snow Routes page.

Registered ACCESS service riders should call 1-800-422-2877, check the ACCESS Snow Service page or listen to local news for announcements of service interruptions or suspension due to adverse weather conditions.

If service is suspended for safety reasons, ACCESS may still be available for emergency services such as trips to critical medical appointments or to pick up prescriptions, groceries and food bank items.  ACCESS will make every effort to provide service to registered riders who notify us that their trips are essential.  Please note, however, that ACCESS staff will make the final decision regarding whether a trip can be provided safely.

Worker/Driver buses generally operate in snowy weather.  Many buses operate a modified route and may run late.  Current riders can contact their driver for information on route and time modifications before bad weather hits.  New Worker/Driver riders can call 1-800-501-7433 for snow route information.  Worker/Driver riders are also encouraged to check their base website for information about delays or closures. Worker/Driver buses will plan service times around the schedule of the base.

Vanpool riders should contact their driver for information about snow modifications.

Tips for the Cold and Snowy Weather

Whether or not your bus is on a snow route, there are general rules to follow in snowy and icy conditions

• If you live on a street that is lightly traveled, or if traffic isn't moving safely on your street, walk to a bus stop on a main arterial where traffic is moving.
• If your stop is on a hill, wait for the bus at the bottom or top of the hill, not in the middle.
• When tow trucks, plows, sanders, or abandoned cars are blocking a portion of the street near your stop, walk to the nearest stop on a clear street.
• If your road is clear, do not assume that it is clear everywhere. Your destination may be snowy and your bus could be on a snow route.
• Give yourself plenty of time to get to the bus stop in the snow. Your bus may be late during inclement weather, so dress warmly, and please be patient.
• Your bus may slide when it stops. When you see the bus, step back from the curb onto the sidewalk or grass. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, then approach the door.
• The floor of the bus may be slippery. Please use caution.
• Buses may run late in the snow.  Please anticipate that it may take longer for friends and loved ones to make it home on the bus.

Updated: February 19, 2010 1:30 PM Phone: (360) 373-2877 or 1-800-501-RIDE

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