Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Edmonds community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Edmonds, feel good about how you get there.
Edmonds is a city in the southwest corner of Snohomish County, facing Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west. The city is part of the Seattle metropolitan area, located 15 miles north of Seattle and 18 miles southwest of Everett. It is the third most populous city in Snohomish County.
People traveling to and within the area can choose from multiple routes served by Community Transit buses, Swift Blue Line Bus Rapid Transit, the Sounder Train, and a ferry station with ferries running between Edmonds and Kingston.
Local transit options include Sound Transit buses, Community Transit buses, the Sounder Train, DART paratransit service, and Vanpool. Edmonds Station / Ferry Terminal, Edmonds College Transit Center, Edmonds Park & Ride, Swamp Creek Park & Ride and Lynnwood Transit Center, and Mountlake Terrace transit Center serve as major area transit hubs. Interurban Trail, North Creek Trail and North Creek trail also offer nearby options for pedestrians and bikers.
On March 18, people worldwide will celebrate Transit Driver Appreciation Day (#TDAD). It’s a day dedicated to recognizing the hard work and dedication of transit drivers who provide essential transportation services to communities.
Because #TDAD falls on a Saturday this year, it will be observed on Friday, March 17.
Transit Driver Appreciation Day originated from this blog post in 2009, advocating for a “Bus Driver Appreciation Day.” (Note that the writer is a Seattle-area transit user!) Transit-related blogs (like Seattle Transit Blog) publicized this post, and Transit Driver Appreciation Day’s popularity grew into the day of observance it is today.
Why March 18?
On March 18, 1692, Blaise Pascal launched a precursor to public transportation in Paris – seven horse-drawn vehicles running along regular routes. Pascal was a French mathematician, inventor, physicist, philosopher, author, and general savant. Read more about the first instance of public transportation here.
Transit drivers are an essential part of our communities. They help people get to work, school, appointments, and other vital destinations every day. They operate buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation, ensuring that people have access to safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options.
Transit drivers play a critical role in keeping our communities moving, and they face many daily challenges and risks. They deal with heavy traffic, poor weather conditions, and difficult passengers -- all while ensuring that their passengers arrive at their destinations safely and on time.
It is important to appreciate the hard work and dedication of transit drivers. Here are a few ways customers can show their appreciation for transit drivers on Transit Driver Appreciation Day:
Transit Driver Appreciation Day is an excellent opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of transit drivers who play a vital role in keeping our communities moving. These essential workers play a critical role in our daily lives, and their contributions should not go unnoticed. By showing appreciation for their service, we can help boost their morale and let them know their efforts are valued and appreciated.
Give 'em some KUDOS! Post a message of appreciation on our Kudoboard, and we'll share it with our drivers.