Community Transit selects new Board of Directors Composition
EVERETT—At a Special Meeting held on January 18, the Community Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously to change its nine-member composition, transferring a voting seat from medium city category to large. Board leadership—Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary—is to be decided at its February 1 meeting. The nine-member Community Transit Board composition is reviewed every four years, […]
Community Transit Board composition review and selection
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A special meeting will take place of elected official representatives of the county, cities, and towns within the Snohomish County Public Transit Benefit Area to review the board composition and select the Community Transit Board of Directors for the next two-year term. Date/Time: Thursday, January 18 at 3 p.m. Location: Community Transit Board Room, […]
Community Transit New Year’s bus service, everyone rides free
Snohomish County, Wash.—Community Transit will operate on Sunday schedules during the New Year’s 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. 31 (New Year’s Eve) Monday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day): Community Transit provides […]
34-year-old Lynnwood man killed while illegally crossing highway, hit by bus
LYNNWOOD—A 34-year-old man was killed after being hit by a Community Transit Blue Swift Line bus on State Route 99, near 156th Street Southwest, in Lynnwood on Wednesday morning. The man, identified as a Matthew T. Raymond, was wearing all black when he illegally attempted to cross the busy highway around 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, December […]
Mill Creek to Lynnwood Rapid Swift Orange Line launches March 2024
Snohomish County, Wash., November 5, 2023—Community Transit announced on Thursday that March 30, 2024, is the launch date for the Swift Orange Line. The new bus rapid transit (BRT) line—the agency’s third—will provide fast, frequent service linking Edmonds College, Alderwood Mall and Mill Creek, with connections to Link light rail in Lynnwood when it opens […]
Community Transit announces executive team appointments
Snohomish County, Wash., November 1, 2023—Community Transit veterans Roland Behee and Melissa Cauley will play key roles on the agency’s Executive Leadership Team following appointments announced October 3 by CEO Ric Ilgenfritz. Behee will serve as Chief Operating Officer and Cauley as Chief Planning and Development Officer. “Roland Behee and Melissa Cauley’s deep and proven […]
Community Transit public hearings and monthly board meeting, November 2
Snohomish County, Wash., October 31, 2023—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2. The session will begin with two public hearings on these topics: Agenda items for the board meeting include: For the full agenda, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors and click on Upcoming Meetings. The meeting […]
Verdant Health brings community resources to residents with first annual Block Party
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 25, 2023—The Community Life Center was a buzz Thursday evening as hundreds attended the first annual Verdant Health Commission Block Party for free food, games, healthcare screenings, and fun. “We love the community turnout and all of the partners today that showed up to support residents,” Lisa Edwards, Superintendent of Verdant Health […]
Save on parking, take Community Transit buses to the Evergreen State Fair
Snohomish County, Wash., August 20, 2023—Evergreen State Fairgoers can save on parking and gas by taking Community Transit buses to the fair. The bus drops riders off at the West Gate entrance of the fairgrounds in Monroe. Community Transit service goes to the Evergreen State Fair from Everett on Route 270 (on weekdays) and Route […]
Community Transit seeks public comment on continuing Zip Alderwood Shuttle
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 11, 2023—Community Transit is seeking public comment on making Zip Alderwood Shuttle a regular, long-term service. The on-demand ride service, offered for the same price as a local bus trip, is nearing the end of its one-year test period. The agency is considering transitioning Zip to regular, ongoing service. Zip was launched […]
