The 2020 award period will include awards of up to 12 15-passenger vans. The deadline for 2020 applicants ended on September 30, 2020.
Through Community Transit's Van GO program, vehicles that are earmarked for surplus auction are instead granted to non-profit agencies.
Van GO originated in 2000 following route cuts and eliminations due to the passage of I-695. At its regular February 3, 2000 meeting, Community Transit’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a staff proposal that six wheelchair accessible minibuses and six 15-passenger vans be granted to qualifying non-profit organizations throughout Snohomish County. The goal was to ease some of the pain for senior citizens, the disabled and youth caused by the service cuts.
Since then, Community Transit has granted 146 vehicles to non-profit organizations in Snohomish County to provide transportation services to residents. Usually, retired Community Transit vans sold at auction net a few thousand dollars each for the agency.
By granting some of these surplus vehicles to community groups, they can continue to provide many times that value in transportation services.
Vehicle Descriptions
Vehicles that are earmarked for surplus auction will instead be granted to non-profit agencies. Usually, retired Community Transit vans sold at auction, net a few thousand dollars each for the agency. By granting some of these surplus vehicles to community groups, they can continue to provide many times that value in transportation services.
Van GO Eligibility
All non-profit organizations and agencies with 501(c)3 status, who primarily serve residents of the Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA), are eligible. The PTBA serves all incorporated cities and towns in
Other Rules and Requirements
Selection Criteria Summary
The selection process is competitive and involves a review and evaluation process using the weighted criteria identified below. In addition to these specific criteria, geographic equity, diversity in population groups served, and whether an agency has
received a grant vehicle previously will be used as balancing factors in making final decisions.