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Martin Munguia, Corporate Communications Manager
(425) 348-2348
martin.munguia@commtrans.org
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Latest Headlines
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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