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Latest Headlines
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Community Transit to hold hiring fair at headquarters in Everett
Sep 13, 2022 -
Community Transit to launch pilot on-demand ride service in Lynnwood on Oct. 20
Sep 8, 2022 -
Community Transit board approves Transit Development Plan
Sep 1, 2022 -
Community Transit board meeting, Sept. 1
Aug 29, 2022 -
Youth 18 & under now ride free
Aug 25, 2022 -
Limited Transit Service on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5
Aug 22, 2022 -
Community Transit public hearing and board meeting, Aug. 4
Aug 5, 2022 -
Community Transit board approves free youth fare policy
Aug 5, 2022 -
Community Transit asks for input on its Journey 2050 Long-Range Plan
Jul 25, 2022 -
Community Transit six-year plan focuses on bus-to-light rail integration, local network expansion, innovative transit services, and transition to zero emission vehicles
Jul 8, 2022 -
Community Transit board meeting, July 7
Jul 5, 2022 -
Community Transit seeks public feedback on free youth fare proposal
Jul 1, 2022 -
Buses on Sunday schedule on Independence Day
Jun 20, 2022 -
Community Transit board approves plan to engage communities on service impacts
Jun 13, 2022 -
Regular service on Juneteenth, June 19 and Monday, June 20
Jun 9, 2022 -
Community Transit board meeting, June 2
May 27, 2022 -
New ORCA system launches on May 16, no new card needed
May 13, 2022 -
Community Transit Title VI public hearing and board meeting, May 5
May 3, 2022 -
New ORCA card system begins on May 16, no new card needed
May 2, 2022 -
Community Transit to hold virtual job fair on May 3
Apr 26, 2022 -
Community Transit seeks community feedback on proposed transit network redesign
Apr 25, 2022 -
Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities
Apr 21, 2022 -
Community Transit breaks ground on Swift Orange Line in Snohomish County
Apr 19, 2022 -
Community Transit board meeting, April 7
Apr 5, 2022 -
Community Transit seeks input on update to Title VI Program
Apr 4, 2022 -
Community Transit board meeting, March 3
Mar 2, 2022 -
Community Transit targets improved reliability with spring service change
Feb 23, 2022 -
Regular Service on Presidents’ Day
Feb 22, 2022 -
Community Transit receives $37.1 million in federal grant funds for Swift Orange Line
Feb 17, 2022 -
Community Transit envisions the future of transit with “Journey 2050 - Long Range Plan”
Feb 7, 2022 -
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine selected as Community Transit board chair
Feb 4, 2022 -
Community Transit board meeting, February 3
Feb 4, 2022 -
Mark Holmes named Community Transit Chief Operating Officer
Feb 3, 2022 -
Lynnwood Mayor joins Community Transit Board
Jan 20, 2022 -
Board workshop and selection meeting, Jan. 20
Jan 18, 2022 -
Community Transit grants 12 surplus vehicles to local nonprofit groups through Van GO program
Jan 11, 2022 -
Regular Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 7, 2022 -
Community Transit board meeting, January 6
Jan 3, 2022 -
Free New Year’s Eve rides on Community Transit, King County Metro, Sound Transit, Pierce Transit, and Seattle Streetcar
Dec 22, 2021 -
Community Transit Christmas and New Year’s holiday service
Dec 10, 2021 -
Safety, expansion of Swift BRT lines, and redesign of transit network are top priorities in 2022
Dec 7, 2021 -
Everett City Council and Community Transit Board of Directors initiate joint study on possible transit system consolidation
Dec 2, 2021 -
Community Transit board meeting, Dec. 2
Nov 30, 2021 -
Snohomish County invited to help redesign bus network for arrival of light rail
Nov 15, 2021 -
Community Transit Thanksgiving Holiday Service
Nov 8, 2021 -
Community Transit board meeting and public hearing, November 4
Nov 1, 2021 -
Community Transit board holds budget workshop, October 28
Oct 26, 2021 -
Safe Service, Swift Orange Line construction, and transit network redesign are top priorities in 2022
Oct 22, 2021 -
Community Transit Van GO program to award surplus vans to local non-profit agencies
Oct 21, 2021 -
Community Transit board meeting and public hearing, October 7
Oct 5, 2021 -
Ridership on Snohomish County UW-bound buses doubles on the first day of classes
Sep 30, 2021 -
Community Transit board meets for Washington State audit exit conference, September 21
Sep 20, 2021 -
Plan your trip for bus-to-light rail connections at Northgate
Sep 20, 2021 -
Community Transit offers free rides to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Sep 17, 2021 -
Community Transit establishes new baseline for bus service levels
Sep 9, 2021 -
Snohomish Health District announces shift in COVID-19 testing operations; new site coming to Ash Way Park & Ride
Sep 3, 2021 -
Community Transit board approves Transit Development Plan
Sep 3, 2021 -
Community Transit Seeks Input on Transit Use
Aug 27, 2021 -
Limited Bus Service on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6
Aug 27, 2021 -
Community Transit offers extra bus trips home from the Evergreen State Fair
Aug 10, 2021 -
Snohomish County bus riders will have direct connection to light rail this fall
Aug 6, 2021 -
Community Transit board meeting and public hearing, August 5
Aug 2, 2021 -
Community Transit board workshop, July 15
Jul 12, 2021 -
Community Transit breaks ground on expansion and renovation project
Jul 6, 2021 -
Six-year plan forecasts 30% service increase
Jul 2, 2021 -
Transit returning to full capacity
Jun 30, 2021 -
Community Transit Board Meeting, July 1
Jun 25, 2021 -
Buses on Sunday Schedule Monday, July 5, for Independence Day (observed)
Jun 21, 2021 -
Community Transit receives $6.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding for Swift Orange Line
Jun 14, 2021 -
Community Transit board to meet June 3
Jun 1, 2021 -
Community Transit offers free rides to get vaccination through July
May 24, 2021 -
ORCA cards now free for youth riders
May 20, 2021 -
Sunday bus schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31
May 17, 2021 -
Lynnwood residents invited to help select new transit services pilot
May 17, 2021 -
Community Transit board meets to begin State entrance audit, April 29
Apr 27, 2021 -
County opens new COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Ash Way PR
Apr 20, 2021 -
Board holds workshop April 15
Apr 14, 2021 -
Northgate Link light rail to open Oct. 2
Apr 9, 2021 -
Community Transit's bond rating upgraded
Apr 7, 2021 -
FTA approves $37 million grant for Swift Orange Line
Apr 5, 2021 -
Seaway Transit Center receives Greenroads Silver Certification
Mar 4, 2021 -
Stanbro named Agency's first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program manager
Mar 3, 2021 -
Kim Daughtry to lead Community Transit board
Feb 4, 2021 -
Regular Service on MLK, Jr. Day
Jan 11, 2021 -
Community Transit’s adopted 2021 Budget prioritizes safety and increased outreach
Dec 28, 2020 -
Community Transit Christmas and New Year’s Day service
Dec 11, 2020 -
Ric Ilgenfritz named Community Transit CEO
Dec 10, 2020 -
MLT Freeway Station to reopen Nov. 29
Nov 16, 2020 -
Community Transit grants 12 surplus vans to local nonprofit groups
Nov 10, 2020 -
Community Transit Thanksgiving Holiday Service
Nov 9, 2020 -
Community Transit buses to meet light rail at Northgate in 2021
Nov 6, 2020 -
Proposed 2021 Budget prioritizes safety and increased outreach
Oct 22, 2020 -
Marine and Roberts to join Community Transit Board of Directors
Oct 20, 2020 -
Community Transit receives $8.3M in Federal Grants
Sep 15, 2020 -
Local Agencies Join National Commitment for Safe Transit
Sep 9, 2020 -
Two Potential Scenarios for Future Bus Service
Sep 4, 2020 -
Limited Bus Service on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7
Aug 24, 2020 -
Agency Honored for Safety and Marketing
Aug 14, 2020 -
Agency Testing New Trip Planning Tool
Aug 10, 2020 -
Popular Van GO Vehicle Award Program Opens for 2020
Aug 7, 2020 -
Callaghan Selected to Serve on Community Transit Board
Aug 7, 2020 -
CEO Emmett Heath Announces Retirement
Jul 2, 2020 -
Community Transit Honors Multi-modal Commuter for Dedication to Using Transit
Jul 1, 2020 -
RideStore Re-Opens as Fares Resume and Bus Service Increases
Jun 22, 2020 -
Buses on Sunday Schedule Friday, July 3, Independence Day (Observed)
Jun 18, 2020 -
Fares to Resume on July 1
Jun 16, 2020 -
Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Freeway Station to Close until Late November, Effective July 6
Jun 9, 2020 -
Bus Service to Increase this Summer
Jun 5, 2020 -
Community Transit Announces Preferred Route for Swift Blue Line Extension to Light Rail in Shoreline
Jun 4, 2020 -
Fare Collection on Swift Starts Monday, June 1
May 29, 2020 -
Public Input Sought on Transit Use in Response to COVID-19
May 19, 2020 -
Community Transit to Restore Fare Collection on Swift Bus Rapid Transit, Monday, June 1
May 18, 2020 -
Sunday Bus Schedule on Memorial Day, May 25
May 12, 2020 -
Community Transit to Further Reduce Service on Monday, April 13
Apr 7, 2020 -
Proposal Released for Bus Connections to Northgate Light Rail
Apr 6, 2020 -
Temporary Service Reductions to Begin Monday, March 30
Mar 26, 2020 -
March 25 Update on Community Transit COVID-19 Response
Mar 25, 2020 -
Community Transit to Implement 25% Service Reduction on March 30
Mar 20, 2020 -
Update on COVID-19, Agency Going Fare Free During Public Health Emergency
Mar 19, 2020 -
Agency Expanding Swift Blue Line to Shoreline
Feb 7, 2020 -
Jon Nehring Selected as Board Chair
Feb 6, 2020 -
Bus Drivers Recognized for Reaching Million Mile Status
Feb 4, 2020 -
Limited Commuter Service on Presidents Day
Feb 3, 2020 -
Lynnwood Mayor among Three New Community Transit Board Members
Jan 17, 2020 -
Limited Commuter Bus Service on MLK, Jr. Day
Jan 6, 2020 -
Roland Behee Selected as Director of Planning and Development
Dec 30, 2019 -
Christmas and New Year's Holiday Service
Dec 11, 2019 -
Swift Serves Its 15 Millionth Rider
Dec 6, 2019 -
Community Transit’s 2020 Budget Projects 5% Increase in Service
Dec 6, 2019 -
Agency Celebrates 10 Years of Swift Service
Nov 19, 2019 -
Thanksgiving Holiday Service
Nov 14, 2019 -
Snohomish County Buses May Meet Light Rail at Northgate in 2021
Nov 12, 2019 -
Input Sought for Lynnwood Area Travel Options
Nov 11, 2019 -
Agency Recognized for Recruitment, Hiring of Veterans
Nov 7, 2019 -
Community Transit Service to Grow 5% in 2020
Oct 24, 2019 -
Agency to Host On-Site Job Fair, Oct. 30
Oct 23, 2019 -
Learn about Swift Orange Line at Open House, Oct. 24
Oct 22, 2019 -
Community Transit Maintains AAA Credit Rating
Oct 9, 2019 -
Bus Drivers Reach 1 & 2 Million Mile Status with No Accidents
Oct 9, 2019 -
New Six-Year Plan: Swift Network Expansion and 160 More Jobs
Oct 3, 2019 -
New Community Transit Bus Alerts Report Real-time Service Impacts
Sep 30, 2019 -
More Swift Trips, Added Sunday Service Coming Sept. 22
Sep 9, 2019 -
Swift Green Line Receives VISION 2040 Award
Sep 5, 2019 -
Community Transit Extends Nighttime Bus Service to the Evergreen State Fair
Aug 5, 2019 -
Community Transit Board of Directors Meeting Canceled for August
Jul 29, 2019 -
ORCA LIFT Low-Income Bus Fare Expands to Snohomish County, July 1
Jun 25, 2019 -
Community Transit Summer Events Start in Marysville
Jun 12, 2019 -
Community Transit Drivers Awarded for Reaching 1 & 2 Million Mile Status
Jun 7, 2019 -
Agency Board Approves 2019-2022 Title VI Non-Discrimination Program
Jun 6, 2019 -
Agency Grants 10 Surplus Vans to Local Nonprofits
May 3, 2019 -
Agency Hosting Onsite Job Fair, April 27
Apr 25, 2019 -
Agency Honors Commuter Champions
Apr 23, 2019 -
Lowell Hired as Public Affairs Director
Apr 11, 2019 -
Community Transit Seeks Comment on Non-Discrimination Program
Apr 5, 2019 -
Agency Adopts Low-Income Bus Fare
Apr 4, 2019 -
Public Invited to Swift Green Line Celebration, March 24
Mar 19, 2019 -
Agency Honored by Women’s Transportation Seminar for Swift Green Line Project
Mar 12, 2019 -
Agency Launches Open Data Portal
Mar 7, 2019 -
Swift Green Line Launch and Service Changes, March 24
Mar 5, 2019 -
Community Transit to Award Surplus Vans to Local Nonprofits
Feb 12, 2019 -
Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling Elected to Lead Board of Directors, New Transportation Director Hired
Feb 8, 2019 -
Don't Catch that Bus -- It's Only a Test!
Jan 3, 2019 -
Backpacks Delivered to Homeless Youth for the Holidays
Dec 21, 2018 -
2019 Budget Continues Service Expansion
Dec 7, 2018 -
I-5 Bus Shoulder Driving Begins Nov. 12
Nov 8, 2018 -
Proposed 2019 Budget Adds Swift Green Line, More Transit Police
Oct 19, 2018 -
Transit Shoulder Driving Coming to I-5 This Fall
Oct 1, 2018 -
Local Bus, DART Paratransit Fares Rising 25 Cents on Oct. 1
Sep 18, 2018 -
Drive for Us; or Fix, Market or Plan for Us
Sep 17, 2018 -
Swift Blue Line Returns to 10-Minute Service on Sept. 24
Sep 4, 2018 -
Six-Year Plan Update Continues Expansion
Aug 2, 2018 -
New Bus Stops on Cathcart Way Connect Snohomish High Schools
Jul 27, 2018 -
New Lane Opens on 128th Street & I-5 in South Everett
Jul 12, 2018 -
Community Transit Hosts Job Fair July 11
Jul 9, 2018 -
ORCA cards now free for seniors, disabled and low-income commuters
Jul 3, 2018 -
Electric Bike Creates New Opportunities
Jun 29, 2018 -
Bus Riders Thanked with Surprise “Golden Ticket” Giveaway
Jun 19, 2018 -
Strawberry Festival Kicks Off Summer Event Season
Jun 15, 2018 -
Painting the Town Blue
Jun 7, 2018 -
Bus Driver Honored for Three Million Miles of Safe Driving
May 24, 2018 -
Board Approves 12 Percent Service Increase
May 3, 2018 -
Swift Green Line Receives $43.2 Million Federal Grant
Apr 9, 2018 -
Agency Receives Federal Grant to Expand Double Tall Fleet to 70
Apr 6, 2018 -
Board of Directors to Host Public Hearing on Proposed Service, Fare Changes
Apr 2, 2018 -
All-Weather Cyclist Honored at Choice Connections Awards
Mar 29, 2018 -
Vanpool Commuter Saved Nearly $2,400 in 2017
Mar 14, 2018 -
Late Sunday Bus Trips Start March 11
Mar 6, 2018 -
Agency Proposes to Increase Service 12 Percent
Mar 1, 2018 -
Driver Steve Richards Reaches Million Mile Status
Feb 21, 2018 -
Swift Ticket Machines to Accept Multi-Rider Purchases
Feb 15, 2018 -
Daughtry, Neigel Join Community Transit Board
Jan 18, 2018 -
Community Transit Veterans to March in Mill Creek Parade
Jan 17, 2018 -
New Bus Lane Opens on 128th St & I-5
Jan 17, 2018 -
Agency Employees Deliver Holiday Cheer to Homeless Teens
Dec 13, 2017 -
2018 Budget Includes Expanded Security
Dec 7, 2017 -
Help Santa Stuff a Bus with Holiday Cheer
Dec 5, 2017 -
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen to Co-Chair Congressional Bus Caucus
Dec 4, 2017 -
Buses Aren’t the Only Way to Commute Wisely
Nov 29, 2017 -
Bus Drivers Honored for Millions of Miles of Safe Driving
Nov 21, 2017 -
Construction Starts on Swift Green Line Stations
Nov 15, 2017 -
Transit Expansion Continues in 2017 Proposed Budget
Nov 3, 2017 -
Take the Bus to the Evergreen State Fair
Nov 3, 2017 -
Community Transit Working with Small Businesses to Reduce Congestion
Nov 1, 2017 -
Agency Adds 45,000 Local Trips through Vehicle Grant Program
Sep 7, 2017 -
Edmonds Cyclist Avoids Gas Pump for Daily Commute
Aug 28, 2017 -
Proposed Policy Change Seeks to Simplify Fare Structure in Preparation for New Payment Technology
Aug 4, 2017 -
Travel Conversation Program Encourages Mill Creek Residents to Explore New Ways to Get Around
Jul 24, 2017 -
Sen. Patty Murray, Boeing Executive Help Break Ground on Swift Green Line
Jul 6, 2017 -
Community Transit Issues Notice to Proceed on 128th Street Widening Project
Jun 26, 2017 -
3rd Annual Bike Bash Highlights Summer Events
Jun 23, 2017 -
Bus Drivers Join Elite Club for Distance and Safety Behind the Wheel
Jun 9, 2017 -
Vehicle Grants Target Unserved Community Needs
Jun 2, 2017 -
Six-Year Plan Includes Swift Network Expansion & 250 New Jobs
Jun 1, 2017 -
Lynnwood Commuter Carpools to Pay Off Mortgage 20 Years Early
May 18, 2017 -
Bike and Bus, or Just Bike During Bike Everywhere Month
May 8, 2017 -
Board Approves New Bus Service Plan
May 4, 2017 -
Construction Begins on New Seaway Transit Center near Paine Field
May 2, 2017 -
Everett Commuter Who Gave up Car and lost 40 Pounds Honored at Choice Connections Awards
Mar 31, 2017 -
Join Our Virtual Public Meeting March 14
Mar 10, 2017 -
Community Transit Proposes New Bus Service
Mar 3, 2017 -
March 12 Service Change to Add More Trips and Late-Night Options
Feb 21, 2017 -
Everett to Seattle Commuter Finds Personal Solution to I-5 Commute Mess
Feb 9, 2017 -
Stephanie Wright to Lead Community Transit Board
Feb 3, 2017 -
Community Transit Program Winners Prevent Hundreds of Drive-Alone Trips
Jan 12, 2017 -
Limited Commuter Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 6, 2017 -
Community Transit Hires New Customer Experience Director
Dec 21, 2016 -
Employees surprise homeless teens with gift bags
Dec 8, 2016 -
Transit Expansion Continues in 2017 Budget
Dec 8, 2016 -
Help 'Stuff a Bus' this holiday season
Dec 2, 2016 -
12 Non-Profits to Provide 26,000 Local Trips Thanks to Van GO
Nov 4, 2016 -
Programs Removed 370,000 Drive-Alone Trips from Snohomish County Roads in 2016
Oct 19, 2016 -
40th Anniversary Events: Oct. 4 Customer Appreciation; Oct. 6 Gov. Inslee Visit
Sep 30, 2016 -
New Bus Service on Highway 9
Sep 19, 2016 -
New Routes Start on September 11
Aug 23, 2016 -
Take the Bus to the Evergreen State Fair
Aug 23, 2016 -
New Names: Swift Blue Line & Swift Green Line!
Aug 12, 2016 -
Community Transit Orders 57 Buses for Expansion
Aug 5, 2016 -
Surplus Vans Available for Local Non-Profits
Jun 24, 2016 -
3.2 Million Pounds of Carbon Dioxide Prevented in 1st Quarter
Jun 23, 2016 -
Bike Boardings Up by More than 500 in May
Jun 14, 2016 -
40th Anniversary, Service Expansion Headline Summer Events
Jun 2, 2016 -
Community Transit Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
May 26, 2016 -
Microsoft Longboard Enthusiast Named Curb the Congestion Champion
Mar 24, 2016 -
More than 500K Drive-Alone Trips Reduced in 2015
Mar 14, 2016 -
Six-Year Plan Looks Ahead to Continued Expansion, Swift II
Mar 4, 2016 -
Agency Proposes to Expand Service by 14 Percent
Mar 3, 2016 -
Community Transit Adding New Trips in March
Feb 22, 2016 -
Swift II Included in President's Budget
Feb 10, 2016 -
Limited Commuter Service on Presidents Day: Monday, Feb. 15
Feb 5, 2016 -
Community Transit Board Selects Officers
Feb 4, 2016 -
Swift College Station Opens Near Edmonds Community College
Feb 3, 2016 -
Gregerson, Schuette Join Community Transit Board
Jan 21, 2016 -
Comcast, Vertafore Help Reduce Trips in County
Jan 14, 2016 -
Limited Commuter Service on MLK Jr. Day: Monday, January 18
Jan 11, 2016 -
Geri Beardsley Hired as New Administration Director
Dec 15, 2015 -
Surplus Vehicles to be Auctioned This Weekend
Dec 3, 2015 -
CEO Outlines "New Transit Legacy" for Snohomish County
Nov 10, 2015 -
Mariner HS Students Make Transit Art
May 27, 2015 -
Board Resolves to Stand Up for Transportation
Apr 6, 2015 -
Six-Year Plan Draws Attention to Unmet Needs
Mar 6, 2015 -
Emmett Heath Named as CEO
Mar 5, 2015 -
Sunday Service to Return in June!
Feb 5, 2015 -
Board Approves Plan to Buy 5 New Double Talls
Dec 4, 2014 -
Community Transit to Award Surplus Vans to Non-Profits
Aug 8, 2014 -
Where Should We Add New Bus Service?
Feb 20, 2014 -
ORCA Cards on Sale at Retail Stores
May 16, 2013