A New Era: Snohomish County Embraces Expanded Community Transit Service
Local transit service in Snohomish County just got a major upgrade. Major changes to Community Transit’s service change, which marks a historic milestone for local transportation, launched on Sept. 14. This change comes just two weeks after the opening of four new light rail stations — one in Lynnwood, another in Mountlake Terrace, and two […]
King County Metro and Community Transit join forces to provide new regional service
SHORELINE—King County Metro and Community Transit are rolling out major changes to bus service starting Saturday, September 14. This historic service change is designed so that people can take advantage of new, regional public transit options such as new connections to Sound Transit Link 1 Line in King and Snohomish counties. “This is exactly what […]
Community Transit to launch biggest changes in years in September
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit is making major changes and improvements to bus service on September 14. The changes come two weeks after Sound Transit’s Link light rail 1 Line extends to Snohomish County. It’s not too early for people to plan their new commute or explore new ways to travel by transit. Trip planning tools (below) […]
Community Transit six-year plan will guide extensive service improvements
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors yesterday, August 1, approved the agency’s 2024-2029 Transit Development Plan (TDP). The updated TDP comes at a historic time for Snohomish County transit riders, with Link light rail and an improved and expanded local bus network arriving soon. The plan outlines agency goals and strategies that will bolster […]
Community Transit Development Plan public hearing July 10
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A public hearing on the Draft 2024-2029 Transit Development Plan (TDP) will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will follow the public hearing. Agenda items for the board meeting include: For the full agenda and information on how to comment, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors […]
Community Transit seeks public comment on Transit Development
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit is seeking public comment on the agency’s draft Transit Development Plan (TDP) through July 10, 2024. A significant milestone over the next six years is aligning and connecting bus service with Lynnwood Link light rail in 2024. Major changes to the bus network will take place on September 14, shortly after the […]
Community Transit to eliminate commuter bus fare
EVERETT—The Community Transit Board on June 6 voted to eliminate the agency’s commuter bus fare starting September 1, 2024. Commuter bus fare include all 400 & 800 series routes. The Snohomish County transit agency currently charges a higher fare for commuter routes that travel to Northgate and downtown Seattle. After Link light rail extends to […]
Community Transit takes delivery of region’s first hydrogen-powered bus
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—People in Snohomish County will have a chance to ride a new and different kind of bus later this year – one that’s powered by hydrogen instead of diesel fuel. Community Transit is the first transit agency in the Puget Sound region to conduct a pilot test of a fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) […]
Community Transit to hold May 2 public hearing on fare change and a board meeting
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A public hearing on Community Transit’s Fall 2024 Fare Change Proposal will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 2. After the public hearing, the Community Transit Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. Agenda items for the board meeting include: For the full agenda, and instructions on how to participate in the […]
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 […]
