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Thanks to WTA’s Board, we’re partnering with Whatcom Land Trust and Whatcom Million Trees Project to expand the Kelsey Nature Preserve! Join us for a Conservation Celebration on Friday, October 25, 5:30–7 PM at Larrabee Lager Co. Details here: whatcomlandtrust.org/events/

Happy Halloween from WTA! If you're trick-or-treating in Downtown Bellingham tonight, swing by Bellingham Station for some treats! We'll have candy and stickers from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy a spooky night on the town!

Meet Naaman, also known as Bellingham’s "King of Kindness." Riding with WTA empowers him to stay connected, involved, and make a difference in his community. youtube.com/watch?v=C6-vH1…

Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday! ⏰ Clocks “fall back” one hour at 2 a.m. on Nov. 3. With darker evenings, help your driver spot you by wearing reflective gear, using a blinking light, or shining your phone flashlight at bus stops.

WTA is inviting local Social & Health Services Agencies to apply for free 6-ride tickets to distribute to clients in 2025! Apply by November 12, 5 pm. Details & form here: ridewta.com/six-ride25

Attention Route 75 Riders! Starting Monday, November 11, Route 75 will have a revised schedule. The time the bus arrives at your bus stop will change, in some cases up to 10 minutes earlier. New schedule: files.ridewta.com/Route75.pdf Questions? Call (360) 676-7433

Reminder: These route changes take effect today!

Service Update: Our WTA 6-Ride paper tickets are currently not working today, Monday, November 11, 2024. If you have 6-Ride tickets, please stop by the Customer Service Booth at Bellingham Station, where they can be exchanged for 1-Ride tickets. Thank you for your patience.

Heads up - this issue is still ongoing! Please let us know if you need assistance with your 6-ride tickets.

Now Hiring: Paratransit Manager Make a difference! WTA seeks a leader for our ADA services, who will oversee eligibility, mobility, safety, and compliance while improving accessibility. Apply by December 8, 9:00 PM PST: ridewta.hirecentric.com/jobsearch/

Morning, besties. We've got a lot of folks without power this morning. Crews are out working on clearing downed trees and repairing downed powerlines. Stay far away from downed powerline, always assume they are live & call 911 Be patient & give crews room to work Delay travels

🚨 Rider Alert: Due to downed trees and power lines, Route 512 Sudden Valley is turning around at Geneva St. The Sudden Valley portion of the route is closed until further notice. Please check BusTracker for updates when the route reopens.

Attention 512 Riders! Our Sudden Valley bus will be delated and detoured until further notice until it is safe to drive on Lake Whatcom Blvd. Please call us at 360-676-7433 for route and schedule information.

Route 512 is back on regular routing as of this morning!

A quick reminder: WTA will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28, and there will be no bus service. We’re so thankful for our incredible team and the community we serve. Thank you for letting us keep you connected! Have a safe and happy holiday—we’ll see you Friday!

WTA is adding Automatic Passenger Counters (APCs) to our buses. These sensors track how many passengers board and exit, helping us plan better service. Learn more about how they how they work: 🔗 engage.ridewta.com/APCs

The Bellingham Station Customer Service booth will be closed for carpet installation 12/17–12/19, reopening 12/20 at 7 a.m. Reload Umo fares online, by phone at 360-676-7433, or at Co-op and Haggen stores. Thanks for your patience during this upgrade!

How sweet is this? Check out this amazing WTA-themed birthday cake, baked and decorated by Kaileigh H.! 🎂

Holiday Schedule Reminder: On Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, WTA offices will be open, and buses will run regularly. On Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, WTA offices will be closed, and there will be no bus service.

We hope you're enjoying a happy holiday season! And a reminder: We are closed on New Year's Day. Regular service will run on New Year's Eve and resume on Thursday, January 2.