Headways Newsletter: June 2026
Kitsap Transit recently installed new signage at the Bremerton Transportation Center and ferry dock to improve wayfinding and rider experience.
World Cup games officially kicked off this month, but we know what you’ve all really been waiting for! In this month’s newsletter, we’ve got details about the newly announced Olympic College student bus pass; a game-day guide for getting to soccer-watching events via transit; info about our new Bainbridge Island Downtown Loop, and more. Thanks for reading!
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Olympic College to pilot free Kitsap Transit bus pass for students
Olympic College students approach a Kitsap Transit bus at OC’s campus in Bremerton.
All Olympic College students will be able to ride Kitsap Transit buses and local ferries with a free bus pass during the 2026-27 academic year thanks to a $200,000 grant from the state. The pass will be valid starting on Sept. 1.
World Cup kicks off in Seattle: Get to games and watch parties with transit
A rider taps his phone to board a Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry on Friday, June 19.
The World Cup officially kicked off in Seattle on June 15! Whether you’re an out-of-town visitor or a Kitsap County resident, public transit is the best way to get to the game. Use our handy match day guide to help plan your trip, pay your fare, and get to the game!
City of Bainbridge Island and Kitsap Transit launch free summer shuttle in downtown Winslow
Kitsap Transit’s new Route 385 loop serves many popular downtown Winslow locations on Saturdays, including the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
Kitsap Transit’s new Bainbridge Island shuttle route operated its first day of service on Saturday, June 13. The new route, called the Downtown Loop, is being funded by the City of Bainbridge Island and will operate on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM through Sept. 12 (except for July 4).
ORCA launches a limited-time promotional 3-Day pass
A rider taps their ORCA card against a reader.
On June 1, ORCA launched a new 3-day pass, which allows adult riders to travel on public transit around the region for an $18 flat rate, or $6 for Reduced Fare riders. The 3-day pass is valid on Kitsap Transit buses, local foot ferries and on-demand bus services, but not fast ferries.
Kitsap Transit’s summer service change started June 7
A bus travels Washington Avenue in downtown Bremerton.
Starting June 7, Kitsap Transit made changes to Routes 222 and 238 and launched a new pilot route on Bainbridge Island.