Free Community Access Night launches at Everett Community Ice Rink
EVERETT—The Everett Community Ice Rink, in partnership with Community Transit, is proud to announce the launch of Community Access Night. The free, monthly public ice skate night breaks down barriers to recreation and encourages active lifestyles for youth and families across Snohomish County. This new initiative, presented by Community Transit, offers free admission to the […]
Community Transit unveils its $560 million 2026-2027 biennium budget
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit has released its proposed biennial budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, marking the agency’s first shift to a two-year planning cycle. The plan, presented by Chief Executive Officer Ric Ilgenfritz, focuses on continued service improvements, infrastructure investments, and a transition to in-house operations amid economic uncertainties. The budget aligns with the […]
Rep. Larsen meets with Snohomish County leaders to discuss the region’s transportation needs
LYNNWOOD—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with several Snohomish County leaders Wednesday, April 16, to discuss the region’s current surface transportation projects, how funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is being utilized and hear the county’s priorities for the surface transportation reauthorization bill. Participating in that roundtable discussion with Larsen was Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, Everett […]
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, […]
Snohomish County bus riders can look forward to more service and lower reduced fares in 2025
Snohomish County—The Board of Directors approved the Community Transit 2025 budget on December 5. The board also approved lowering reduced fares to $1 for eligible riders. Others who qualify based on income for the Subsidized Annual Pass will be able to ride for free. “Transit needs to be an easy choice for people, so we’re […]
Easy, low-cost, on-demand travel option from Community Transit to begin in North County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Residents in Arlington, Darrington, and Lake Stevens will soon get to try out Zip Shuttle, Community Transit’s latest pilot project. Zip-branded vehicles will start road-testing early in December with a target launch date set for later in the month. The flexible, on-demand rideshare service allows anyone to book a ride within a specified zone […]
Economic Alliance Snohomish County commences new CEO search
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) has launched a search for a new chief executive officer to spearhead its mission of fostering a globally competitive economy in Snohomish County. Since 2011, EASC has been the unified voice for the county’s diverse business community, working to bolster regional business and deep community connections. EASC is the nexus […]
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 […]
The new Lynnwood Link extension opening in just six weeks
With exactly six weeks left before the grand opening of the Lynnwood Link extension, Sound Transit has announced additional details about the opening day festivities as well as an update on progress completing the tasks necessary to open the 8.5-mile extension. “Every day brings us closer to the launch of Lynnwood Link, and the anticipation […]
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 […]
