Community Transit proposes elimination of commuter bus fare
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit is proposing to eliminate its commuter bus fare when certain routes go away later this year. The Snohomish County transit agency currently charges a higher fare for commuter routes that travel to Northgate and downtown Seattle. After light rail begins operating in Snohomish County later this year, Community Transit will stop operating […]
Washington transit agencies to receive $388 million in federal funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Transit agencies throughout Washington state will now have access to $388 million in formula-based grant funding to improve public transportation in their communities. The announcement came Thursday, April 4, from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool. The Seattle-Tacoma region alone will receive $267 million in the reimbursement grant program for which its […]
New Lynnwood Link extension to begin commuter travel August 30
SEATTLE—Sound Transit announced Thursday, April 4, that passenger service on the Link 1 Line will begin to Lynnwood on August 30, 2024. The 8.5-mile segment will add four new stations: Shoreline South/148th St., Shoreline North/185th St., Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood City Center. During peak hours, trains will run approximately every eight minutes. Community Transit and […]
Snohomish City Councilman Tom Merrill new Community Transit board chair
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish City Council Member Tom Merrill was selected by his peers on February 1 to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2024. Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts was chosen as board vice chair. Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell was selected as board secretary. Merrill has lived in the city of Snohomish […]
196th Street improvements paves way to Lynnwood’s ongoing renaissance
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 15, 2023—After years of planning and actual years in the making, motorists commuting through and to Lynnwood can now breathe a sigh of relief: major construction on 196th Street has finally come to a close. In addition to the nearby future Sound Transit Lynnwood Transit Center just south of 196th Street, construction […]
Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond plan approved by Community Transit board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 7, 2023—In anticipation of light rail extending to Lynnwood, the Community Transit Board of Directors yesterday approved the “Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond” plan to enhance bus service throughout the county beginning next year. The multi-year vision will increase frequency on local bus service and include connections to light rail […]
Arlington Councilwoman selected as Community Transit board chair
Snohomish County, Wash., February 4, 2023—Arlington City Council Member Jan Schuette was selected by her peers this week to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2023. A former Stanwood High School principal, Schuette was elected to the Arlington City Council in 2013 and has served on the Community Transit board […]
Community Transit monthly board meeting, Jan. 5
Snohomish County, Wash., January 4, 2023—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5. The meeting will be in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance and an online option available. For meeting materials and information on how to participate or listen, go to bit.ly/CTBdMtgJan23. The board […]
Community Transit releases Christmas and New Year’s schedules
Snohomish County, Wash., December 17, 2022 – Community Transit will operate Sunday schedules for the upcoming observed holidays. Riders are advised to plan their trip and check schedules in advance, or contact Customer Care at (425) 353-RIDE (7433) or riders@commtrans.org for help before the holidays. Sunday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) and Monday, Dec. 26 (holiday […]
An exclusive interview with 44th LD Representative Brandy Donaghy
MILL CREEK, November 2, 2022—Representative Brandy Donaghy (D-Mill Creek) believes resilient communities are strong communities. Since taking over for Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) as Representative of the 44th Legislative District last year – following Lovick’s appointment to the WA State Senate – Donaghy has worked with both Republicans and Democrats to fight for a […]
