For Community Transit drivers, employee benefits are the secret sauce for a great career
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We’ve all felt the effects of the current labor shortage. But every cloud has a silver lining. There’s never been an easier time to find a job! But in a sea of opportunities, how can jobseekers find the best opportunity? “It’s important to look at the full package when comparing options.” says Melissa Anderson, who […]
Community Transit six-year Transit Development Plan is underway
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Snohomish County, Wash. – Over the next six years, Community Transit is poised to deliver expanded and new transit services to better serve communities, while also planning for a longer-term transition to zero emission vehicles and infrastructure as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability. The agency’s draft 2022-2027 Transit Development Plan (TDP) outlines the […]
Community Transit seeks public feedback on free youth fare proposal
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Snohomish County, Wash. – Community Transit is inviting people to give feedback on a proposed policy change that would allow youth 18 years and younger to ride public transit free of charge. If adopted by the Community Transit board, all youth will be eligible for free rides on all Community Transit services including buses and […]
Buses on Sunday schedule for Independence Day
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Snohomish County, Wash. – All Community Transit service and Sound Transit buses to/from Snohomish County will operate a Sunday schedule on Independence Day, Monday, July 4. All Community Transit bus and DART paratransit service: Sunday schedule Sound Transit buses to/from Snohomish County: Sunday schedule Customer Care phone lines and RideStore: Closed There will be no […]
Lynnwood Council discusses equity survey results and ARPA funds for housing
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LYNNWOOD, June 9, 2022 – The Lynnwood City Council reviewed its findings from the city’s Community Equity Survey, discussed potentially utilizing ARPA funds for rental assistance and rapid-housing through Volunteers of America, and was briefed on Community Transit’s long range planning strategy at their Business Meeting, Monday, June 6. Community Equity Survey The City of […]
Community Transit to hold virtual job fair May 3
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Snohomish County, Wash. – Community Transit helps get people from where they are to where they want to be. The agency is looking to hire new people who are committed to this mission, and to working in the community. Interested people are invited to drop in to two virtual job fairs May 3, one during […]
New multimodal $79.4 million Swift Orange Bus Rapid Transit line breaks ground in Lynnwood
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LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 19, 2022 – Sticking with its mission to “help people get from where they are to where they want to be,” Community Transit, joined by federal and community partners, held its groundbreaking ceremony for the new Swift Orange Line at the Lynnwood Transit and Community Center today. “We want to provide a […]
Sound Transit seeks volunteers to serve on Community Oversight Panel
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Sound Transit is seeking volunteers from the Pierce County, Snohomish County, North King County, East King County, and South King County Subareas to help the agency succeed in meeting its commitments to the public. The Community Oversight Panel (COP) currently has eight openings on the COP: one for the Pierce County Subarea, two for the […]
Community Transit provides12 vehicles to local non-profits as part of Van GO program
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Snohomish County, Wash. – Twelve Snohomish County non-profit organizations picked up passenger vans this week as part of Community Transit’s Van GO program. The Van GO program awards retired Community Transit vanpool vans or paratransit vehicles that would otherwise be sent to surplus auction. The vans awarded this year will connect people in Snohomish County […]
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine selected as Community Transit board chair
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Snohomish County, Wash., February 6, 2022 – Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine was selected by his peers last week to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2022. He has lived in Mukilteo for more than 25 years and has served on the Mukilteo City Council and as mayor. “I am excited […]