June 19, 2026 8:12 am

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Community Transit Board approves purchase of Goodwill Property

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EVERETT—The Community Transit Board of Directors unanimously approved purchase of the Goodwill property, located at 2208 West Casino Road adjacent to the Cascade Administration Building, valued at $25,350,000. The agreement includes a 24-month seller lease-back of $120,000/mo. “This is smart move,” Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine said. “It is something we are going to need in […]

Three new members join Community Transit Board

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EVERETT—Edmonds City Council Member Susan Paine, Lynnwood City Council Member David Parshall, and Mountlake Terrace City Council Member Kyoko Matsumoto Wright have been selected to a two-year term on the Community Transit Board of Directors, which sets budget and policy direction for the countywide transit agency. The new Community Transit Board will elect officers at […]

Community Transit Thanksgiving holiday bus schedule

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Snohomish County, Wash. – Community Transit makes changes to hours of service on Thanksgiving Day.  Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) Buses will operate on regular schedule on Friday, Nov. 28. Check bus schedules at communitytransit.org/schedules, or use Plan My Trip. Plan ahead by visiting communitytransit.org/holiday for all Community Transit holiday schedules. Community Transit provides bus […]

Community Transit public hearing and board meeting, Nov 6

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3. The meeting will begin with a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. Agenda items include: For the full agenda and information on how to comment, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors and click on Upcoming Meetings. The meeting […]

Community Transit unveils its $560 million 2026-2027 biennium budget

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit has released its proposed biennial budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, marking the agency’s first shift to a two-year planning cycle. The plan, presented by Chief Executive Officer Ric Ilgenfritz, focuses on continued service improvements, infrastructure investments, and a transition to in-house operations amid economic uncertainties. The budget aligns with the […]

Community Transit will operate a Sunday bus schedule this July 4

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY– All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Independence Day, Friday, July 4. Bus schedules are available at communitytransit.org/Schedules. For personalized help planning a trip, visit communitytransit.org/PlanMyTrip or contact Customer Care at (425) 353-RIDE (7433) prior to the holiday. Fireworks prohibited on Community Transit properties and […]

Community Transit Driver Steers to Victory at International Bus Roadeo

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EVERETT—Community Transit bus driver Matt Chomjak has once again proven he’s among the best bus drivers in the world, clinching the first-place title at the 2025 International Bus Roadeo. This is Chomjak’s second time earning the award of First Place Operator. Chomjak credits his winning skills to his love of driving: “I had a customer […]

Community Transit following Sunday bus schedule on Memorial Day

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Snohomish County, Wash. – All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Bus schedules are available at communitytransit.org/Schedules. All 2025 Community Transit holiday schedules are posted here. Community Transit is responsible for providing bus and paratransit service, vanpool, and innovative transit options in […]

Community Transit monthly board meeting, May 1

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Snohomish County, Wash. – The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 1. Agenda items include: For the full agenda and instructions on how to comment, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors, click on Upcoming Meetings and then click Agenda. The meeting will be hybrid, with in-person attendance and online […]

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