HISTORY OF CLALLAM TRANSIT SYSTEM

PROVIDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SINCE 1980
HOW IT ALL BEGAN.......

What is a PTBA?

Clallam Transit System's History
A public transportation benefit area (PTBA) is a Washington State Special Purpose District whose sole function is to provide public transportation in a designated area. The Clallam County PTBA, with the trade name Clallam Transit System, was formed on July 24, 1979. Voters of Clallam County subsequently approved the collection of a sales tax not to exceed 0.3 percent (0.3%) of one cent ($0.01)  to fund the transportation services provided by Clallam Transit System.

On October 13, 1980 CTS began its operations with a fleet of 12, 22-passenger vehicles servicing 10 fixed routes. In 1981, paratransit operations began through contracted services to meet the needs of Clallam County's disabled and elderly populations. In 1984 the west end of the county (Forks, La Push, Clallam Bay, Sekiu, and Neah Bay) were annexed into the PBTA. In 2000 after the elimination of the state motor vehicle excise tax (MVET), voters approved an additional 0.3 percent (0.3%) of one cent ($0.01) to replace the lost revenue from the MVET and establish needed revenue to continue the public transportation services provided by Clallam Transit System. In 2011 CTS assumed operations of paratransit services.

Who we are now

Today's Clallam Transit System

Today, CTS provides service to 15 fixed routes and complimentary demand-response services, including paratransit (known as "Clallam Connect"), with approximately 100 vehicles and 100 employees serving over 74,000 county residents throughout the 1,738 square miles of Clallam County.
CTS maintains over 60 bus shelters, 5 park-and-ride lots, and 3 transit centers.

In 2017, we expanded our regional service to the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal and have seen strong ridership to date.

Our Mission
To enhance the quality of life, bolster mobility, and create opportunities through public transit.

Our Vision

Provide customer-friendly, reliable, economical, and efficient transportation services that encourage residents and visitors to select Clallam Transit System as an integral part of their routine transportation choices.

Value Statements

Our Value Statements serve as the guiding principles of how we do business. As an organization and as individual employees, we care about the quality of life in our region, which we promote and enhance by respecting:
  • Customers - Providing a high level of courtesy and professionalism to the customer through clean, safe, accessible, reliable, and interconnected countywide public transportation services.
  • Employees - Value our employees and work culture through fair hiring and treatment, well-supported benefits, and ongoing training.
  • Public Trust - Ensuring an efficient and effective delivery of services through a conservative approach to managing our resources and budgeting for the future.
  • Future Generations - Seek and educate future customers and adapt to the latest forms of communication and technology.
  • Environment -  Explore and implement sustainable alternative fuel sources and energy conservation.