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Design The Ride
Design The Ride
Your vision could become part of the future of transit.
Imagine the future of transportation in Gig Harbor, Puyallup, and the South Puget Sound.
How can transit better connect our communities? What makes where we live special? Show us your vision through art.
The Central Puget Sound Youth Transportation Alliance (CSYTA) is inviting K–12 students across King and Pierce counties to help shape the future of public transportation.
Create an original piece of artwork that represents your vision for transit, your community, or the future of transportation in the Puget Sound region. One winning design will inspire the official livery of a future CSYTA bus, helping create a vehicle that reflects the creativity and ideas of local youth.
Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, digital art, or graphic design, we encourage you to participate. You don’t need to be a transportation expert—just bring your imagination.
Contest Timeline
Contest Timeline
Submissions Open: July 1, 2025
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2025 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)
Winner Announcement: Mid-September 2025
Prizes
Prizes
Overall Grand Prize
One outstanding entry will be selected as the Overall Grand Prize Winner. The winning artwork will inspire the official livery of a future CSYTA bus, becoming part of a vehicle that serves communities across the South Puget Sound. The Overall Grand Prize Winner will receive:
$100 Gift Card
Inspiration for the official CSYTA bus livery
Certificate of Achievement
Recognition at the official bus unveiling
Photo opportunity with the completed bus
CSYTA merchandise
Featured on CSYTA’s website and social media
Age Category Awards
To recognize outstanding artists of all ages, one winner will also be selected from each grade division.
Elementary School (K–5)
$25 Gift Card
Certificate of Achievement
Featured on CSYTA’s website and social media
Middle School (6–8)
$25 Gift Card
Certificate of Achievement
Featured on CSYTA’s website and social media
High School (9–12)
$25 Gift Card
Certificate of Achievement
Featured on CSYTA’s website and social media
Additional Information
The Overall Grand Prize Winner may also be selected as the winner of their age category.
The final bus livery will be professionally adapted from the winning artwork to fit the vehicle while preserving the artist’s vision and creative inspiration.
CSYTA may also recognize additional Honorable Mentions for exceptional creativity.
Rules & Guidelines
Rules & Guidelines
Eligibility
Open to all K–12 students who live in or attend school in King or Pierce County.
Individual submissions only (no team entries).
Artwork Requirements
Original artwork only.
Artwork must be appropriate for all ages.
AI-generated artwork is not permitted.
Traditional or digital artwork is accepted.
Accepted formats: PNG, JPG, PDF, or SVG.
Design Tips
Our buses will primarily serve Gig Harbor, Puyallup, and surrounding communities in the South Puget Sound region. We encourage artwork that celebrates the places, people, and scenery that make our communities unique. You might draw inspiration from:
Mount Rainier
Commencement Bay
Gig Harbor waterfront
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Downtown Puyallup
Public transportation
Walking and bicycling
Community connections
Sustainability
The future of transportation
Remember, buses are long! Your artwork does not need to fit perfectly on the shape of a bus. We’re looking for creative ideas, colors, themes, and artistic styles that can inspire a professional vehicle wrap.
Don’t be afraid to think big—we want to see your vision of better transit and stronger communities.
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