Getting around Bothell with Community Transit
Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Bothell community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Bothell, feel good about how you get there.
About Bothell
Bothell is a city in both King and Snohomish counties, part of the Seattle metropolitan area, and is situated near the northeast end of Lake Washington. People traveling to and from the area can choose from a robust bus service served by Community Transit and Sound Transit buses. Canyon Park Park & Ride and Bothell Park & Ride are major hubs for many of these regional transit options, including Community Transit buses, DART paratransit service, and Vanpool riders. The Sammamish River Trail and North Creek Trail offer nearby options for pedestrians and bikers. Bothell is home to many regional destinations, including McMenamins Anderson School hotel and a variety of restaurants and entertainment options. Well-known businesses in biotech, software, and other sectors are major employers in the Canyon Park business area. The University of Washington Bothell campus also offers 55 undergraduate and graduate degree options to students.
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We're making sustainable business practices a priority every day
The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, marking the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. Demonstrations on that day raised awareness about environmental issues, eventually leading to the creation of protective measures, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Clean Water Act, which regulates pollution and protects rivers and streams.
As a public transportation service provider, Community Transit helps support cleaner air and minimizes the consumption of fossil fuels by providing rides to 21,724 transit passengers each weekday*. An average-sized bus can remove 42 single-passenger cars from the road during a commute, and a single car emits 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide a year—do the math—that’s a lot of pollution prevented!
Beyond the Bus: Practicing sustainability in every part of our business
Sustainability where we work:- All bus and car wash processes clean our vehicles with 70% recycled water.
- When empty, building control systems optimize heating and cooling systems to reduce energy use and run efficiently during off-hours.
- Recycling of paper, cans, and bottles at all buildings
Sustainability when we maintain and service our vehicles:
- We recycle scrap metal.
- We have spill management protocols to quickly address fuel or oil spills on the road or at waste collection areas. These efforts protect waterways from contamination.
- We analyze the performance of our buses and adjust maintenance intervals to minimize breakdowns (which could cause spills or leaks) and maximize the useful life of components, which reduces waste.
Sustainability in how we build:
- Community Transit makes it a priority to use sustainable materials and processes in our land use. This resulted in two Greenroads Silver Certifications for our work: the Smokey Point Transit Center in Arlington, WA, and the Seaway Transit Center in Everett, WA.
Sustainability is a Strategic Priority for the Future
We have started laying the groundwork for building a future transit network that is sustainable and green:- Zero emissions transition. Community Transit started its zero-emissions planning, leasing a 60-foot articulated BYD battery electric bus. This effort begins a years-long process to plan Community Transit’s transition from buses running on diesel gasoline to electric batteries or hydrogen fuel cells.
- Added Sustainability Program Manager. This role will help develop, implement, and direct the agency’s sustainability network, including its Environmental and Sustainability Management System, to ensure it uses best practices. In addition, this subject matter expert will also be a resource to guide staff and help prioritize Community Transit’s goals by creating a roadmap for overall agency sustainability.
Soon, we will share more information about our zero-emissions planning and interview our new Sustainability Program Manager to find out what’s new in our sustainability efforts. As a rider and supporter of public transportation, thanks for joining
us to make our Earth a little cleaner and greener.
Earth Day is this Saturday, April 22. Earthday.org is an excellent resource for learning about its origins and
how you can find ways to drive change.
* Data as of February 2023
