KetchikanBus

Be Safe, Be Seen!🦺🔦

As the days get shorter and darker, it's harder for drivers to spot people out walking or waiting for The Bus. 👀

Turning on your phone screen 📱or using the phones flashlight or even a normal flashlight🔦 to signal The Bus can make sure the driver sees you!🤓

✨Reflective or light colored outerwear really helps you to be seen and be safe on the road. What you wear matters! ✅

Be Safe! Be Seen! and as always: See you on The Bus!💙

Join us for the annual Revilla Coordinated Transportation Coalition (RCTC) annual meeting!

Wednesday, November 4th 🕑 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 White Cliff Building – Conference Room C (1st Floor)

This meeting fulfills federal requirements for the Human Services Application process through the Alaska Community Transit Office at Alaska DOT.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit continues to serve as the lead agency for the coalition. We’ll discuss and prioritize project(s) planned for submission through the Human Services Grant Program at Alaska DOT.

👉 Agencies that have already filled out their intent to apply for the grant: please contact Transit in advance so resolution paperwork can be ready at the meeting.

🗳️ Today is Election Day – November 3rd, 2025!

Ride FREE to the polls with Ketchikan Borough Transit — just tell your driver you're going to vote!

See you on The Bus — and happy voting!

🗺️ Not sure where to vote?
Find your polling place at www.kgbak.us/172/Elections
or call 907-228-6605.

Let’s make sure everyone can get to the polls — your voice matters!

All Transit services are running their normal schedules.

Check Transit app for real-time bus locations and bus routes.: https://transitapp.com

🎃👻 Halloween Detour Alert! 👻🎃

On Saturday, October 31st, Jackson Street will be closed from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM for trick-or-treaters! 🍬

During this time, The Bus will detour around Jackson Street.
🚧 The following stops will NOT be serviced during the Halloween Detour:
🛑 Baranof/Thatcher Way (Stop ID 112)
🛑 Baranof/Revilla (Stop ID 113)
🛑 Jackson/7th Ave (Stop ID 114)
🛑 7th/UAS College (Stop ID 115)

📍 Service to Ketchikan High School will remain unaffected.

Please plan ahead, stay safe, and enjoy your Halloween night!
See you on The Bus!😎🕸️

🦇🎃 Batty About Halloween! 🎃🦇

Transit is joining the fun at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center on Saturday, October 31st, starting at 10am!👻

Stop by this free Halloween community event hosted by the Ketchikan Public Library and the Forest Service. Come see the Transit table and say hi, pick up some Transit info, and enjoy the festivities! 🍬🚌

Thank you to the Library and the Forest Service for hosting. We can’t wait to see everyone in their costumes! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

See you on The Bus! 🚌💜

📣Free Rides to Vote! 🇺🇸✅

Getting to the polls can be easy! Ride The Bus for FREE on Tuesday, November 3rd for National Election Day! 🇺🇸

Every vote counts! 😁

See you on The Bus!😎

🎉✨ Happy Alaska Day, everyone! ✨🎉

We hope you're celebrating our beautiful state! 🏔️💙

Good news — Transit will both run normally on Alaska Day, Sunday, October 18th, and on the observed holiday, Monday, October 19th! 😄

Wishing you all a wonderful Alaska Day 🥰

See you on The Bus!❤️