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View From the Top

Made famous in London, they have become tourist attractions in several North American cities, but now a double decker bus is in transit service in the Puget Sound region.

Community Transit's first double decker bus, The Double Tall, is a street-level spectacle that provides an excellent view from the top as it travels the streets of Snohomish and King counties. It is also a practical transportation alternative.

For one year, The Double Tall will transport passengers on Community Transit's commuter routes to Seattle, switching routes every couple of weeks. In the future, Community Transit may decide to supplement our regular fleet of buses with additional commuter double deckers.

Facts About The Double Tall
  • Bus Model: Enviro 500
  • Manufacturer: Alexander Dennis Limited
  • Height: 14 ft
  • Weight: 51,000 lbs
  • Length: 40 ft
  • Weight distribution: 70 percent of weight is contained just above floor level on the lower deck
  • Capacity: 70 seats, with lower deck standing room for up to 20 passengers
  • Hip-to-knee room: 31 inches
  • Double deckers in U.S. transit: Las Vegas is the only other U.S. city with double decker buses in transit operation
Route Schedules
August 18-29
September 1-12
September 15-19
Twice as Smart

The double decker can seat 70 and accommodate 90 passengers total in the same footprint as a 40-passenger bus. This means it will take less fuel to transport more passengers while taking up less space on the road... an important advantage given the ever-increasing traffic in the region.

What else is there to get excited about when it comes to The Double Tall?