The Route Ahead

This electronic newsletter will be published the first Friday of the month following the Thursday Board of Directors meeting.

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Issue 10, Volume 1: July 7, 2017

In this July Issue:

• Federal Funding Finalized as Sen. Patty Murray Joins Swift Green Line Groundbreaking
• Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rides Swift
• July 12 Job Fair at Community Transit Base
• 135 Years of Service Honored at Board Meeting
• Driver Hits 2 Million Mile Mark; 9 Drivers Achieve 1 Million Miles

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Issue 9, Volume 1: June 2, 2017

In this June Issue:

• Six-Year Plan Focuses on Swift Network Expansion and More Jobs
• Local Non-Profit Groups Can Apply for Vehicles Through Van GO Program
• Swift Construction Update
• Lynnwood Commuter Carpools to Pay Off Mortgage 20 Years Early
• Community Transit Achieves AAA Bond Rating

Issue 8, Volume 1: May 5, 2017

In this May Issue:

• Construction Begins on Seaway Transit Center
• Congressional Spending Bill Provides Funding for Swift Green Line
• Service Expansion set for September
• Community Transit reaches out to students about careers in transit

Issue 7, Volume 1: April 7, 2017

In this April Issue:

• Swift Green Line Gets the Green Light
• Trade UP! Event Shows Snohomish County Teens Career Options Behind the Wheel
• Oso Remembrance Ride
• 20th Annual Choice Connections Awards Honors Snohomish County Commuters
• Virtual Public Meeting, Social Media Help Gather Public Comments for Service Expansion Proposal

Issue 6, Volume 1: March 3, 2017

In this March Issue:

• Community Transit Proposes New Bus Service
• March Service Change Adds More Trips and Late-Night Options
• Community Transit Receives OA4 Award
• Coach Operator Karren Hill Celebrates 35 Years of Service
• Stabbing Victim Reunited with Life Saving Transit Deputy

Issue 5, Volume 1: February 3, 2017

In this February Issue:

• Snohomish Councilmember Stephanie Wright is new Board Chair
• Board approves 5 new expansion, 54 replacement vans
• Cleaning 1,600 bus stops is one dirty job
• Swift Green Line project receives engineering award

Issue 4, Volume 1: January 6, 2017

In this January Issue:

• Meet Molly Marsicek, our new Customer Experience Director
• New Fare Boxes Tested on Local Buses
• Holliday Service Levels-- More Art than Science
• "Data-Meister" Celebrates 20 Years of County Riders

Issue 3, Volume 1: December 2 2016

In this December Issue:

• Swift Blue Line Turns 7
• New Routes 109/209 Showing Strong Ridership
• Stuff A Bus with Us
• Community Transit Honors Outgoing United Way CEO

Issue 2, Volume 1: November 4, 2016

In this November Issue:

• 12 Non-Profits to Provide 26,000 Local Trips Thanks to Van GO Program
• Community Transit Receives WSTIP Safety Star Award
• Employees Raise $40,502 for United Way Campaign
• PSRC Releases Transit Integration Report

Issue 1, Volume 1: October 6, 2016 - Welcome to The Route Ahead

In this Inaugural Issue:

• Governor Jay Inslee Wishes Community Transit a Happy Anniversary
• Candy and Coffee Make a Good Thank You (Anniversary Events Celebrate our Customers and our Employees)
• Responsive Website Launches for Better Trip Planning On-The-Go