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Pedestrians crossing the street at the new Lynnwood City Center Station. Photo courtesy of Community Transit.

Snohomish County embraces expanded community transit service

Expanded routes and improved service links residents with new light rail trains

 

Community Transit welcomes riders of all ages and abilities on board their regular service and Swift buses. Bus stops and routes are carefully planned to help connect riders to their community and important services. Photo courtesy Community Transit

Community Transit welcomes older adults to try local services

People ages 65 and older make up more than 14.4% of the…

 

Coach Operator Robert Gaines says he’s had a rewarding experience transitioning to a career as a bus driver for Community Transit. Photo courtesy Community Transit

Shifting careers? What to look for when making a change

If you’re feeling sticker shock at the gas pump and grocery store,…

 

Community Transit’s Vanpool service provides groups of three or more with a van they can use to commute together, with a low monthly fare covering all vehicle-related expenses, including a comfortable and clean van, gas, insurance, maintenance, and an alternate ride home in an emergency.

For some, saving money at the gas pump means sharing the ride to work

Inflation in the Puget Sound region has spiked by 10.1 percent over the past year, with the price of gas rising 48.4 percent year-over-year. As… Continue reading

Community Transit’s Vanpool service provides groups of three or more with a van they can use to commute together, with a low monthly fare covering all vehicle-related expenses, including a comfortable and clean van, gas, insurance, maintenance, and an alternate ride home in an emergency.
Community Transit holds monthly virtual Career Chat events to allow people to learn more about open positions and chat with people who are doing the work. The next Career Chat is on June 16 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Community Transit remains a stand-out local employer in a competitive job market

Like many employers, Community Transit, Snohomish County’s regional transit agency, has faced the challenges of recruiting in a competitive job market. The agency is committed… Continue reading

Community Transit holds monthly virtual Career Chat events to allow people to learn more about open positions and chat with people who are doing the work. The next Career Chat is on June 16 from 4 to 5 p.m.
With over 48 new bus trips added to the routes serving Northgate Station, riders will enjoy more trip options and efficient transfers.

Snohomish County Residents Will Have Frequent Bus Connections to Light Rail Starting in October

With the opening of the new Northgate light rail station on Oct. 2, people traveling from Snohomish County will have more travel options to and… Continue reading

With over 48 new bus trips added to the routes serving Northgate Station, riders will enjoy more trip options and efficient transfers.
Along with vaccinations and face coverings, airflow and air filtration offer an added layer of protection for people riding on Community Transit buses and in vanpools.

Filter and flow: Learn more about air circulation on Community Transit buses

Here’s some refreshing info that will help you breathe easy while riding Community Transit: there is excellent air circulation and ventilation on their buses to… Continue reading

Along with vaccinations and face coverings, airflow and air filtration offer an added layer of protection for people riding on Community Transit buses and in vanpools.
Along with vaccinations and face coverings, airflow and air filtration offer an added layer of protection for people riding on Community Transit buses and in vanpools.

Filter and flow: Learn more about air circulation on Community Transit buses

Here’s some refreshing info that will help you breathe easy while riding Community Transit: there is excellent air circulation and ventilation on their buses to… Continue reading

Along with vaccinations and face coverings, airflow and air filtration offer an added layer of protection for people riding on Community Transit buses and in vanpools.
With health and safety top of mind, Community Transit is providing flexible options for physical distancing and varied schedules for vanpool riders.

Commuting Together Safely

For many, a vanpool provides a way to balance safety and convenience

With health and safety top of mind, Community Transit is providing flexible options for physical distancing and varied schedules for vanpool riders.
Community Transit has partnered with riders on the safety measures that help keep everyone on board safe.

How Community Transit Keeps Snohomish County Communities Safely Moving

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our communities and how we move through them. Despite the many challenges of the pandemic, Community Transit has continued providing… Continue reading

Community Transit has partnered with riders on the safety measures that help keep everyone on board safe.
With safety measures in place and with the help of riders following public health guidelines, public transit can continue to be an essential and reliable transportation option for anyone who needs to travel in our region.

Community Transit partners with riders on safety measures

As some workers in our communities have been working from home in recent months, a vital segment of our population has stayed in motion. Essential… Continue reading

With safety measures in place and with the help of riders following public health guidelines, public transit can continue to be an essential and reliable transportation option for anyone who needs to travel in our region.