From engineers to advocates: Here are the hopefuls vying for Lynnwood’s open council seat
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council selected the following eight finalists to interview to fill the Position 6 vacancy after voters elected Councilman George Hurst as mayor in November 2025. The City Council will interview the eight applicants on the evening of Tuesday, January 20, with an anticipated final decision on Monday, January 26. The appointed Council […]
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings partners with Community Transit to launch “The Transit Effect” video series
Snohomish County—Jeopardy! host and Edmonds native Ken Jennings is joining forces with Community Transit to launch “The Transit Effect” — a seven-part video series exploring how public transit is rooted in our communities and has emerged as a powerful catalyst for cultural and economic growth. Jennings, Jeopardy’s record-breaking champion and host, walks us through the […]
Community Transit Board approved 5-year Sustainability Action Plan
EVERETT—At its first meeting of 2025 on January 2, the Community Transit Board of Directors approved a Sustainability Policy and authorized its CEO Ric Ilgenfritz to implement a five-year Sustainability Action Plan based the three pillars of people, planet, and prosperity. The agency defines sustainability as “the processes and methods used to protect the environment, […]
No parking? No problem! Take the Bus to Light Rail
Struggling to find parking at the new Lynnwood City Center light rail station? You’re not alone. Parking fills up fast, but there’s a stress-free alternative: the bus. “Taking the bus to light rail is easier than you think,” says Annmarie Gibson, assistant manager of Customer Care at Community Transit. Interest in riding light rail means […]
Community Transit Invites New Riders to Take Public Transit
Community Transit recently launched a major service expansion, bringing more public transit options to new riders in Snohomish County. The service expansion and connections to four new light rail stations — one in Lynnwood, another in Mountlake Terrace, and two new stations in Shoreline — have sparked a renewed interest in local transit options. Many […]
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 […]
More Transit, More Community: Big changes to local transit starts Sept 14
Public transit isn’t just a way to get from here to there, it can help strengthen your community and make travel easier for everyone. Here in Snohomish County, Community Transit is rolling out a major network expansion to improve local transit options and provide more connections to regional transit. The service change starts Sept. 14, […]
Coming Soon: More Frequent Bus Service & Seamless Light Rail Connections
Community Transit launches a major network expansion on September 14. Residents in Lynnwood and Snohomish County will have more transit options serving their local neighborhoods and connecting them to the region. The new network prioritizes more trips throughout Snohomish County, shorter waits between bus services, and seamless connections to light rail stations. It will bring […]
ORCA announces limited-time promotional day pass fare
Starting August 30, 2024, ORCA cardholders can take advantage of a new promotional day pass fare, offering significant savings for the next six months. For a limited time, the Adult ORCA Day Pass will be reduced from $8.00 to $6.00, while the reduced fare day pass (Seniors, ORCA LIFT for customers with lower incomes, and […]
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) […]
