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 […]
Has transit entered the “death spiral”?
Transit ridership dropped sharply with the onset of the COVID pandemic in 2020. The slow rebound in the years that followed has prompted discussion, sometimes in hushed tones, as to whether transit had entered a “death spiral.” That ominous description refers to a situation where a decrease in ridership leads to lower farebox revenue, which […]
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 […]
Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm announces departure from agency
SEATTLE, Wash., December 13, 2023—Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm announced on Tuesday she will be leaving the agency to the East Coast to take care of family matters. Timm’s last day with Sound Transit will be January 12th. Since joining Sound Transit in September 2022, Timm has overseen a renewed emphasis on the rider experience […]
Sound Transit sets baseline budget, schedule for Stride Bus Rapid Transit
SEATTLE, Wash., July 28, 2023—The Sound Transit Board on Wednesday adopted a final budget and schedule for the new Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) service, including a new bus base and BRT lines on SR 522/NE 145th Street and I- 405. Sound Transit expects to begin construction of some project elements this year and to […]
New year, new career: Opportunities in transit offer a promising future
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The new year is here! And with it, more people are looking for new job opportunities and seeing the potential of a career in transit. “We’re seeing applicants who are feeling burnt out and looking for a new career,” says Melissa Anderson, who works in Community Transit’s employee engagement department. “Especially those who work […]
For Community Transit drivers, employee benefits are the secret sauce for a great career
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 […]
Sound Transit to vote Julie Timm as next CEO on June 23
SEATTLE, Wash., June 3, 2022 – The Sound Transit Board of Directors CEO Selection Committee yesterday recommended Julie Timm to serve as Sound Transit’s next CEO. If selected, Timm would oversee a budget of approximately $3.4 billion. The recommendation, which goes to the full Sound Transit Board of Directors for consideration at its June 23 […]
Sound Transit seeks volunteers to serve on Community Oversight Panel
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 […]
Op-Ed: Joe Marine for Community Transit Board
I am asking all friends of Mukilteo to take five minutes before 20 January and e-mail the Community Transit Board for the “January 20, 2022 – 4:30 p.m. Snohomish County PTBA Meeting: Board Selection” special meeting. I believe Mayor Joe Marine – who did not solicit this letter to the editor by me – would […]
