Funding Sources
The primary source of revenue for Pierce Transit.
What is Sales Tax. In the 2026 budget, sales tax accounts for 52% of the operating revenue budget.
The budget type that covers day-to-day expenses like salaries and fuel.
What is operating.
The term for the number of passengers boardings.
What is ridership
True or False: Passenger Fare revenue is a major source of operating funds for Pierce Transit.
False. Passenger fares are approximately 3% of operating revenue budget.
Buying a new bus would be found in which type of budget.
What is capital.
True or False: Peak-hour service usually requires more vehicles than off-peak service.
True.
Name the federal agency that provides funding for Pierce Transit.
What is the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The FTA provided over $60M towards capital projects in the 2026 budget.
The typical lifespan of a transit bus before replacement.
What is 16 years.
The term for the time between buses on the same route.
What is frequency.