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Since 1976, Community Transit has been committed to its mission of serving the public transportation needs of Snohomish County.

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Community Transit
Community Transit's zero emission buses on display.
The sustainability action plan will create goals that will be renewed every five years.
Jan. 6, 2025
Community Transit
Community Transit’s board of directors has approved the proposed 2025 budget that will add more bus trips and Zip Shuttle service while reducing fares for eligible groups.
The 2025 budget also plans for improvements to security, bus stops, park and ride infrastructure, Swift bus rapid transit services and zero-emission upgrades.
Dec. 11, 2024
Community Transit
Community Transit has proposed its 2025 operating budget.
The budget also plans for funding for three new Zip microtransit pilot projects that will start later this year and increases in security staff and programs.
Oct. 29, 2024
Community Transit
Community Transit is planning its fourth Swift bus rapid transit line. Above is an example of a center-running transit-only BRT lane.
The input will help the agency improve transit service in Arlington, Everett and Marysville, Wash., to prepare for the opening of the Swift Gold Line as soon as 2029.
Oct. 17, 2024
King County Metro Transit
King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit and other regional transit partners sign ‘Equity in Infrastructure’ Pledge.
The mission of the Equity in Infrastructure Pledge is to build generational wealth and reduce the racial wealth gap by improving public infrastructure contracting practices to...
Sept. 11, 2024
Community Transit
Swift Blue Line bus.
Community Transit will enact its newest TDP plans during the next six years to improve access to transportation and efficiency in its services.
Aug. 5, 2024
Community Transit
A Community Transit FCEB bus.
The bus is part of the agency's transition of 30 percent of its 260-bus fleet to zero-emissions by 2030.
May 21, 2024
APTA
APTA has revealed the winners of 2024 International Bus Roadeo.
Taking place during the 2024 Mobility Conference in Portland, Ore., this was the first time the event has taken place since the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 6, 2024
Sound Transit
Sound Transit’s Lynwood Link extension to open Aug. 30.
The 8.5-mile segment will add four new stations, with trains running approximately every eight minutes.
April 5, 2024
Community Transit
FTA Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool holds scissors for ribbon-cutting at Community Transit Swift Orange Line opening ceremony at Lynnwood Transit Center.
The 11-mile BRT line will provide a bus to light-rail connection in Snohomish County, Wash., when the Sound Transit’s Link light rail extends to Lynnwood later in 2024.
April 1, 2024

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This week's transit update includes a look at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Community Transit, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Chicago Transit Authority ...
June 10, 2016

Articles

Community Transit
A Swift Orange Line bus drives through Lynnwood City Center Station.
Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line has turned a year old while CTDOT’s CTfastrak has been in service for a decade.
April 1, 2025
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
SFMTA's new shuttle van.
Both Community Transit’s Zip Shuttle pilot and the SFMTA’s Bayview Shuttle will work to improve connectivity and access to transportation options within their respective communities...
Nov. 18, 2024
Community Transit
Community Transit paratransit riders can now scan their ORCA card on a mobile scanner to pay for their ride.
All three agencies are working to increase accessibility and improve ridership with their most recent fare system updates.
Aug. 2, 2024
PSTA
PSTA has reached an agreement with residents of St. Petersburg’s Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association that will allow the association to become the first in Florida to receive passes for unlimited rides on transit—including every bus route and the SunRunner.
Community Transit in Snohomish County, Wash., ECO Transit in Eagle County, Colo., and PSTA in Tampa, Fla., have made adjustments to the way the agencies collect fares on certain...
June 7, 2024
Community Transit
A woman hand-swiping an ORCA LIFT card.
Metro Transit and WeGo Public Transit are implementing new ways to pay for fares throughout their systems while Community Transit is proposing eliminating fares on its commuter...
April 10, 2024
TransLink
A TransLink Ride and Shine Campaign event.
TransLink, Community Transit, VCTC have seen positive results from campaigns surrounding community outreach as the agencies have seen a steady increase in ridership during the...
Feb. 20, 2024
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Members of TriMet's Community Safety Team checking a train in downtown Portland, Ore., in April 2023.
The five transit agencies in Washington State and Oregon that commissioned the first-of-its-kind study are putting mitigation recommendations into practice to keep riders and ...
Oct. 3, 2023
University of Washington
A University of Washington study finds drugs on transit buses, but they are unlikely to cause risks to workers health.
The study found fentanyl and methamphetamine on board numerous transit vehicles, but the positive samples contained small amounts that are unlikely to cause acute medical conditions...
Sept. 8, 2023
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CX programs can improve customer satisfaction, attract riders and improve morale.
As programs develop, it will be essential to get buy-in at all levels, provide CX staff with the resources required and continue an obsessive focus on customer experiences to ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Community Transit
Community Transit staff and board members, federal and elected officials and community partners celebrated the kick-off of the construction of Swift Orange Line at Lynnwood Transit Center on April 19, 2022.
The 11-mile Swift Orange Line is Snohomish County’s third BRT line and it will connect Mill Creek and Lynnwood.
April 20, 2022

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Sound Transit
A rendering of the Lynnwood Link extension.
Among the steps the agency is proposing are increased storage capacity for trains, which allows for more frequent service during peak hours, and alternative bus service between...
March 11, 2024
Transdev
Community Transit's double decker bus.
Transdev will continue to operate and support Community Transit’s commuter bus and Sound Transit's ST Express service.
Jan. 18, 2024
Community Transit
Tow of Community Transit's circa 2011 double decker buses that have been sold.
The buses were the oldest of the agency's double decker buses and reached the end of their transit lives with 200,000-plus miles on them.
Dec. 21, 2023
Community Transit
The Community Transit Board of Directors have approved the 2024 budget and the Journey 2050 long-range plan.
The agency is looking to invest in expanding transportation options and access to the Snohomish County community.
Dec. 11, 2023
Community Transit
A future Swift Orange Line station located at Edmonds College Transit Center.
The Swift Orange Line is the agency’s third BRT will provide fast, frequent service, linking Edmonds College, Alderwood Mall and Mill Creek, with connections to Link light rail...
Nov. 6, 2023
Community Transit
Community Transit has issued its proposed 2024 budget.
In 2024, Community Transit plans to launch the Swift Orange Line BRT project and prepares to leverage Sound Transit’s fall 2024 opening of congestion-free light rail to Lynnwood...
Oct. 23, 2023
Community Transit
Community Transit is looking for public feedback from Snohomish County residents on Journey 2050.
The Journey 2050 long-range plan reflects community priorities in Snohomish County, as well as changes in regional transportation options and outlines a service vision in response...
Oct. 9, 2023
Community Transit
Community transit's new COO Roland Behee (left) and Chief Planning and Development Officer Melissa Cauley (rght).
Roland Behee was appointed as the agency's COO and Melissa Cauley will serve as chief planning and development officer.
Oct. 4, 2023
Community Transit
The Community Transit Board of Directors has approved the agency’s 2023-2028 TDP.
Community Transit’s 2023 TDP summarizes activities and accomplishments from 2022, outlines agency goals and strategies for 2023-2028, provides a financial forecast for those years...
Sept. 12, 2023
Community Transit
Community Transit has opened a new Swift Blue Line station on northbound Highway 99 at 196th St. SW in Lynnwood.
The new station will provide easier access to the Lynnwood Crossroads, James Village and other nearby businesses for Swift Blue Line riders, as well as create easy connections...
Aug. 23, 2023
Community Transit
Under the TDP, Community Transit is planning to deliver the most significant changes to its transit system in decades, including light-rail connections and a restructuring of its bus services.
Under the TDP, Community Transit is planning to deliver the most significant changes to its transit system in decades, including light-rail connections and a restructuring of ...
July 11, 2023
Community Transit
Zip vehicle.
The pilot is part of Community Transit’s Innovative Services program and has had more than 20,000 boardings and 1,000 unique customers since launching in October 2022.
July 10, 2023
Community Transit
Community Transit relocated its McCollum Park Park & Ride bus stops for construction on July 1.
The existing bus stops will close for the construction of a new transit loop, new Swift Orange Line station and station shelters.
July 5, 2023
Community Transit
Community Transit is testing two different types of digital signs on some Swift buses.
The signs will improve the bus riding experience by displaying useful information such as route name, upcoming stops and departure times, Information on transferring to other ...
June 28, 2023
CIO
Charles Steams
Stearns joins Community Transit after 12 years with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.
June 1, 2023
Community Transit
Community Transit is planning a move to zero-emissions buses.
The agency recently began testing a 60-foot battery electric bus, as it plans to put two Community Transit-owned zero-emission buses on the road in 2024.
May 4, 2023
Community Transit
Washington State elected representatives break ground for Community Transit's Swift Orange Line in April 2022.
Crews have started working at seven of the 10 new Swift stations along the corridor; some of the locations are nearly complete.
April 20, 2023
Community Transit
The Community Transit Board of Directors approved the “Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond” plan to enhance bus service throughout Lynnwood County beginning in 2024.
The multi-year vision will increase frequency on local bus service and include connections to light rail in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Shoreline.
April 10, 2023
Community Transit
Geoff Patrick
The Snohomish county public transportation agency named its first chief communications officer.
March 23, 2023
Community Transit
New proposed Community Transit system map.
The plan calls for improvements in frequencies on local bus service and include connections to light rail in Snohomish County.
Feb. 6, 2023
The plans prioritize excellent service and investments that build the future of mobility for people in Snohomish County, Wash.
Dec. 9, 2022
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The one-year Zip Shuttle pilot can be used for any reason, including running errands, getting to work, going to the library or making connections to a bus.
Oct. 20, 2022
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Eunjoo Greenhouse has been named CFO of Community Transit in Snohomish County, Wash.
Greenhouse, an experienced King County financial executive, will join the agency Oct. 24 where she will oversee the Finance and Administration Department.
Oct. 4, 2022
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The “Zip” Alderwood Shuttle will offer the ease of ride-hailing services at the cost of a bus ride.
Sept. 14, 2022
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The six-year plan focuses on service expansion, safety, innovative new services and zero-emissions technology.
Sept. 6, 2022
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Youth 18 and under will ride free starting Sept. 1, 2022.
Aug. 8, 2022
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The draft outlines expanded bus service to complement the growing number of transit options in the region.
July 12, 2022
The federally required Title VI plan outlines the agency's commitment to service equity.
June 15, 2022
Community Transit
Community Transit will start construction in 2022 on its third BRT line, the Swift Orange Line, following receipt of an FTA grant through the CIG Program.
The grant from FTA clears the way for construction on Community Transit’s third BRT line to begin in 2022.
Feb. 18, 2022
Community Transit
Community Transit Long Range Plan
The plan will chart a vision for public transportation in Snohomish County.
Feb. 8, 2022
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The New York MTA executive will oversee the agency’s transportation and maintenance departments ahead of a major network redesign.
Feb. 7, 2022
Community Transit
One budget priority is the redesign of the bus network to coincide with light rail connections coming to Lynnwood.
The adopted budget outlines long-term improvements to serve the people of Snohomish County.
Dec. 9, 2021
SDOT
A pre-COVID-19 pandemic image of the Seattle area's RapidRide bus service.
The BRT projects in California, Utah and Washington state are nearing completion of the statutory and regulatory requirements prior to receipt of a grant agreement.
April 6, 2021
Community Transit
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The transit facility in Everett improves regional connectivity and water quality for the nearby wetlands.
March 10, 2021
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Community Transit
Nashika Stanbro will help the agency focus on creating equitable access and opportunities for employees and customers.
March 4, 2021
Community Transit
Community Transit Back Up
The new budget includes the continued funding of nightly disinfecting of buses and other safety measures.
Jan. 4, 2021
Community Transit
Ric Ilgenfritz
Ilgenfritz will begin in the position in January and succeeds Emmett Heath, who is retiring.
Dec. 11, 2020
Organizations will provide thousands of trips to benefit Snohomish County residents
Nov. 11, 2020
Community Transit
Community Transit
The plan will increase all-day access to the U District, downtown Seattle and SeaTac Airport.
Nov. 9, 2020
Community Transit
The agency says it is committed to using new revenues and operating reserves to build out expansion of its Swift BRT network.
The agency says it is committed to expanding Swift BRT network to connect to light rail.
Sept. 21, 2020
Community Transit
OpenTripPlanner is a new tool available for both desktop and mobile use.
Riders can try out the OpenTripPlanner and provide feedback over the coming months.
Aug. 11, 2020
Community Transit
Community Transit CEO Emmett Heath
Heath will continue to serve as CEO until the board of directors selects a successor.
July 7, 2020
Community Transit
The proposed alignment via 200th St., Meridian Ave., and 185th St. would continue to utilize the Aurora Village Transit Center on its way to connect to light rail.
The route would follow public preference and maintain connections with regional transit partners.
June 5, 2020
Community Transit
Roland Behee
Roland Behee has been chosen for the position and brings 29 years of local planning experience to the role.
Jan. 2, 2020
Community Transit
Nicomedes Plantilla, left, and Allan Mehau, right.
Two bus drivers qualified for the distinction by meeting strict National Safety Council guidelines.
June 10, 2019
Community Transit
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Real-time data for CT and Snohomish County Sound Transit buses is now available for third-party web and app developers.
March 8, 2019
Community Transit will award 10 surplus vans, earmarked for auction, to local nonprofit organizations to further meet the local demand for transportation.
Feb. 20, 2019
Community Transit
From left: Two million mile driver Ken Sahota, and million mile drivers Jennifer Routley and Rocky Cazares honored for safe driving. Not pictured: Tajinder Mahal and Thomas Rairden.
Five Community Transit drivers were honored this month with the agency’s prestigious Million Mile Award, for reaching safe driving milestones without a preventable accident.
Oct. 24, 2018
New Flyer of America Inc. has announced that Community Transit in Everett, Washington has exercised options for 26 heavy-duty, sixty-foot Xcelsior clean-diesel transit buses (...
Sept. 28, 2018
The Swift Blue Line, Community Transit’s highest ridership route, will see a 20 percent increase in weekday service starting Monday, Sept, 24.
Sept. 5, 2018
New bus stops opened on Community Transit's Cathcart Way and Puget Park Drive, a short walk from Glacier Peak High School and Little Cedars Elementary School in south Snohomish...
Aug. 1, 2018
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Every rider on Community Transit’s Route 435 bus this morning expected an average commute, but what they got instead were gratitude and gift cards — including two worth $250.
June 21, 2018
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Community Transit is painting its Swift line stations blue.
Community Transit will began repainting the stations for its popular Swift Blue Line on June 11
June 14, 2018
Community Transit
Harnisch, standing next to the photo that will be featured on the sides of buses throughout 2018, thanking the team that helped him reach this achievement.
Ray Harnisch, Community Transit bus driver, was honored for reaching three million miles on the road without a preventable accident.
May 31, 2018
Community Transit
Paul Grasser was honored at the 21st Annual Choice Connections Awards in Mukilteo.
For their decades-long commitment to choosing better options for their commute, Stiles and Grasser were honored at the 21st Annual Choice Connections Awards in Mukilteo.
May 14, 2018
Community Transit
Community Transit has approved service changes for 2018.
The Community Transit Board of Directors has approved a 12 percent service increase that will restore 10-minute weekday service to the Swift Blue Line.
May 4, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has announced the award of a $43.2 million grant to Community Transit of Everett, Washington.
April 10, 2018
The Swift Green Line is Snohomish County’s second bus rapid transit route and will provide 10-minute bus service between Bothell/Canyon Park and Boeing/Paine Field when it opens...
April 10, 2018
Community Transit
Community Transit has received an FTA grant for double tall buses.
Community Transit already has the second largest U.S. fleet of double decker buses in regular transit service, and thanks to a new federal grant it will soon be expanding that...
April 9, 2018
The two innovative transportation demand management programs are offered in addition to Community Transit’s bus, vanpool and paratransit service to help reduce traffic congestion...
March 15, 2018
Community Transit
Community Transit proposes to invest $12 million in new bus service in the next year.
Community Transit proposes to invest $12 million in new bus service in the next year. The proposal would restore 10-minute weekday service to the Swift Blue Line this fall and...
March 2, 2018
Community Transit
Steve Richards has become the latest Community Transit driver to accomplish this feat.
Imagine driving a million miles — that’s 40 times around the Earth’s circumference — without a preventable accident. Now imagine doing that in a 40-foot bus.
Feb. 21, 2018
Community Transit is upgrading the ticket vending machines at all 32 Swift Blue Line stations to allow for multi-rider purchases. The new machines also have a more intuitive screen...
Feb. 16, 2018
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Monroe Mayor Geoffrey Thomas.
Lake Stevens City Council member Kim Daughtry and Sultan City Council member Joe Neigel were selected to join the Community Transit Board of Directors for the next two years.
Jan. 19, 2018
The road-widening project is part of Community Transit’s Swift Green Line bus rapid transit project that began construction last summer. The eastbound bus lane is the first traffic...
Jan. 18, 2018
Community Transit
Donated items waiting to be loaded into backpacks.
Eighty-four high school students without a legal guardian or a stable place to stay over the winter break received a small dose of holiday cheer.
Dec. 21, 2017
Community Transit
Community Transit police training.
As part of its ongoing service expansion, Community Transit will be in construction mode throughout 2018, building 34 stations for its new Swift Green Line bus rapid transit route...
Dec. 8, 2017
Community Transit
David Wilcox was named the Curb the Congestion Champion award winner for the third quarter of 2017.
Each quarter, the Curb the Congestion and Smart Commuter Rewards programs recognize outstanding participants whose wise transportation choices reduce traffic-related congestion...
Nov. 30, 2017
Community Transit
Community Transit bus operators Ron Holmes and Darren “Casey” Noblick.
It would take the average American driver nearly 150 years to rack up two million miles on the road — and what are the chances of that driver doing it without a preventable accident...
Nov. 28, 2017
Community Transit
Swift Green Line map.
Construction started this week on the 34 stations that will be used for the Swift Green Line, Snohomish County’s second bus rapid transit line scheduled to open in early 2019....
Nov. 17, 2017
Due to a stronger local economy and the first full year of funding from 2015’s Proposition 1, Community Transit expects sales tax revenue to grow by $19 million in 2017.
Nov. 6, 2017
Community Transit
Community Transit job fair.
Community Transit has announced it is expanding bus service and is looking to hire new drivers, mechanics and other positions.
Sept. 27, 2017
Community Transit will increase bus service by six percent starting Sunday, September 24.
Sept. 20, 2017
Astute Solutions has announced its selection by Community Transit to implement its CRM software, ePowerCenter.
Sept. 19, 2017
Community Transit
Staff and volunteers for The Hand Up Project celebrate their new van.
Cheering teams of non-profit staff and volunteers filled the Community Transit Board room as the transit agency announced recipients of the 13th Van GO vehicle grant program.
Sept. 8, 2017
Some 20 years ago, Robert Stiles decided to stop using his car for his daily work commute. Instead, he started taking the bus and riding his bike from Edmonds to Seattle each ...
Aug. 29, 2017
Community Transit, in partnership with Snohomish County, has announced it is set to expand its award-winning Curb the Congestion program to residents in the Mill Creek area through...
July 26, 2017
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Job class on Community Transit bus.
Community Transit is expanding bus service and is looking to hire new drivers, mechanics and other positions.
July 11, 2017
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Local, state and federal officials celebrate the groundbreaking of Community Transit’s Swift Green Line in Everett. Sen. Patty Murray is in center.
Noting that a federal grant is paying more than half of the Swift Green Line’s $73 million cost, U.S. Senator Patty Murray said continued federal investment is important to ensuring...
July 7, 2017
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Community Transit has announced it will be awarding 10 surplus vehicles to Snohomish County non-profit organizations to help meet local transportation needs.
June 6, 2017
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Community Transit’s Draft 2017-2022 Transit Development Plan (TDP) has called for hiring about 250 new employees by 2022 to help provide 38 percent more transit service for Snohomish...
June 5, 2017
May is Bike Everywhere Month and Community Transit is celebrating the use of bikes and buses by releasing a new 2017 Snohomish County Bike Map on May 19.
May 10, 2017
The first phase of construction on Community Transit’s Swift Green Line is taking place this week as contractors begin work on the Seaway Transit Center across from the main gate...
May 4, 2017
Walking to the bus stop has led to much more than saving on gas but a healthier lifestyle for Everett’s Jessica Bentem. A challenge with her boyfriend on who could do the most...
April 2, 2017
Community Transit has proposed to add 21,000 service hours, or about six percent more bus service, in the next year.
March 5, 2017
Community Transit’s Smart Commuter Rewards and Curb the Congestion are two programs that target large employers and the most-congested corridors to reduce drive-alone trips, and...
Feb. 10, 2017
Snohomish County Council member Stephanie Wright was selected as the new chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors, replacing Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, who will remain...
Feb. 6, 2017
Community Transit provides more than 10 million transit trips every year and also helps reduced congestion on busy Snohomish County roads. Smart Commuter Rewards and Curb the ...
Jan. 13, 2017
Community Transit will run local buses within Snohomish County on regular schedule on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan.16. Commuter service to and from downtown Seattle...
Jan. 7, 2017
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Molly Marsicek, Customer Experience Director, Community Transit
You might think that the only Community Transit employees who interact with its customers are bus drivers and maybe the customer service representatives who answer questions by...
Dec. 22, 2016
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Twelve non-profit groups from Mountlake Terrace to Stanwood will provide more than 26,000 trips to foster children, the homeless, disabled veterans, low-income residents and more...
Nov. 7, 2016
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Curb the Congestion Champion of the Year Eric Blanchet with Community Transit CEO Emmett Heath.
The volatility of gas prices has no effect on Eric Blanchet’s commute. The Monroe resident travels 58 miles a day by longboard, skateboard and bus to his job at Microsoft. For...
March 25, 2016
Community Transit today proposed two new routes along Highway 9 in east Snohomish County, route revisions in Marysville, and added trips throughout the county and into Seattle...
March 4, 2016
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About 1,500 people board buses each weekday at or near Edmonds Community College.
Edmonds Community College students and staff will have a shorter walk to campus if they take Swift bus rapid transit. The new Swift College station opened today on southbound ...
Feb. 4, 2016
Community Transit is sponsoring a “Moves Moment” video contest on Facebook as part of its “Nobody Moves Like Transit” advertising campaign.The centerpiece of the advertising campaign...
July 22, 2015
Community Transit will be asking voters this November to approve new funding to increase bus service throughout Snohomish County and create a transit system that can keep up with...
July 20, 2015
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BusFinder works best by entering the bus stop number found at all Community Transit bus stops.
Community Transit has launched BusFinder, a web and phone-based tool that allows customers to get real-time information for all Community Transit buses and six Sound Transit bus...
April 15, 2015
With the future of America’s public transportation, roads, bridges and rail systems on the line, Community Transit’s Board of Directors officially approved a resolution to recognize...
April 6, 2015