Inclement Weather Operations – Transit

The safety and well-being of our community members are of the utmost importance to Squaxin Island Tribe.

Transit:  During adverse weather conditions, Squaxin Island Transit will at a minimum follow the lead from Mason Transit Authority regarding levels of service. Due to the rural area that we cover, we may run an alternate schedule or shut down service when Mason County Transportation is running minimum routes. While every weather event is different, Squaxin Transit will follow these general guidelines:

  • If Mason Transit shuts down Route 6 (Shelton/Olympia), Squaxin Transit will not operate.
  • All shuts downs will be at the discretion of the driver.
  • If Shelton School District is operating on a late start or is closed due to weather, Squaxin Transit will operate on a snow route, The first two routes will be canceled and there will be no service on Kamilche Pt. or Bloomfield Roads. There will be no Elma/McCleary run. Buses will run between the Reservation and the Transit Hub only.
  • If Griffin School is on regular schedule when Shelton Schools are late or closed, off-reservation parents can take their children to the Transit Hub for the morning Steamboat Island run.
  • If Squaxin Transit has to close down service during the day, we will record a message on the Squaxin Transit phone number,
  • If Griffin School is on regular schedule when Shelton Schools are late or closed, off-reservation parents can take their children to the Transit Hub for the morning Steamboat Island run.
  • If Squaxin Transit has to close down service during the day, we will record a message on the Squaxin Transit phone number, (360) 432-3970  /  (360) 280-7612, and notify MTA, Grays Harbor, Griffin School and Squaxin Island Child Development Center. We will also post to Facebook pages at Squaxin Island Tribe & Squaxin Safe Streets/Community Watch.
  • To confirm whether Squaxin Transit Services are running, please call the Squaxin Transit phone number at (360) 432-3970  /  (360) 280-7612. Squaxin Transit drivers will update alert messages, as necessary, if changes to the level of service are needed to ensure driver and rider safety.
  • To find out information on Mason Transit, you can listen to KMAS radio station or check the Mason Transit’s website at masontransit.org and click on “Rider Alert” for updates that may affect their service.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give Tammy Ford, Transit Coordinator, a call at (360) 789-5936.