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Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond is Community Transit’s plan for bus service changes in Snohomish County that we will be making throughout 2024-2026. Your input helped us define our plan for transit changes in 2024 and beyond. Learn about these transit changes in a recorded webinar.
The Community Transit Board of Directors approved this plan for bus service on April 6, 2023. Learn more about this plan for bus service and when we will implement changes below.
King County Metro conducted separate outreach for its Lynnwood Link connections in 2023. Learn more on the King County website.
Our goals for these transit changes are to:
- Connect bus service to light rail—creating easy connections between light rail, Swift bus rapid transit service, and frequent local bus service.
- Expand access to frequent service—allowing for fast trips between key points throughout Snohomish County with improved transit access to more jobs and essential services, shorter walking distances, and less waiting between bus connections.
- Adjust to the changing market—considering how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected how people ride transit.
- Focus on equitable access—improving service for those who depend on transit the most.
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.*
Sound Transit’s Everett Link Extension and Operations and Maintenance Facility North Public Scoping Meeting
Community Transit will host a table at the meeting to share information and answer your questions about the transit changes.
- Location: Cascade High School (Cafeteria), 801 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98203
- Date & Time: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.*
* This event time has been adjusted from the originally advertised 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16, 6-7 p.m.
Webinar and Q&A
Community Transit hosted a Webinar and Q&A on Zoom to present information about the transit changes and answer your questions.
When will transit changes occur
When these changes will occur is impacted by:
- Delays in Sound Transit’s 1 Line extension to Lynnwood and 2 Line extension to the Eastside.
- WSDOT’s Revive I-5 project, specifically the eight miles between Yesler and NE 117th St (Northgate).
- Recruiting drivers to add this additional service. We are actively recruiting, however Community Transit and other transit agencies across the country are currently experiencing a national driver shortage.
Our transit changes are designed to align with the Lynnwood Link (1 Line) light rail launch. We will be flexible with timing to provide the best service to our riders.
We will implement these transit changes in phases starting in 2024 and continuing through 2026. With every service change between 2024 and 2026, there will be progress on these changes. This phased implementation will also allow us time to recruit drivers. Some changes may be implemented with a lower frequency and we will add additional frequency as we hire more drivers.
Final Transit Service Plan
A 35-Route bus network
This final transit service plan is our final plan for transit changes in 2024 and beyond. The plan contains 35 routes with approximately 480,000 annual service hours—that’s 32% more service than 2023! It also represents the level of service frequency we expect to operate in 2026 once the light rail operates at full capacity. This final transit service plan:
- Reflects your input from 2021–2023
- Connects to new light rail service in Snohomish County with our new express 900-series routes
- Improves and expands access to fast and frequent Swift bus rapid transit lines, including the new Swift Orange Line
- Adds more frequent bus service throughout Snohomish County, with three times the number of routes with 20 minutes or better frequency and two times the number of routes with 30 minutes or better frequency
- More late-night and weekend bus service
- Increases the number of people and jobs within walking distance of all-day, frequent transit service by 68% and 40%, respectively
- Replaces Northgate and downtown Seattle bus service with new express routes to Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace light rail stations
- Adapts to shifts in ridership for frequent local service
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Which routes are changing when
We began implementing these transit changes in phases starting in March 2024, and in September 2024 we made significant changes to our bus system as light rail reached Snohomish County. These transit changes are designed to align with the Lynnwood Link (1 Line) light rail launch and ongoing recruitment for bus drivers, and we will continue to make changes through 2026.
Community Transit makes changes during regular service changes in March, June, September, and December. You can learn more about any upcoming service changes on the Service Changes web page.
Outlined below are the remaining changes outlined in the Transit Changes 2024 & Beyond plan. Please note that the frequencies and schedules are approximate. Sign up for Rider Alerts to get updates about changes.
2025 and 2026
In 2025 and 2026 we will continue to make changes to service. Many local bus routes will run more often and for longer hours. Community Transit will share more details about the specific routes as each service change approaches.
Route 109 is a local route between Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Mariner Park & Ride and Ash Way Park & Ride. It connects the Highway 9 and Highway 2 corridors with 132nd and 128th streets and I-5. It connects to the Swift Green and Swift Orange lines.
This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekday frequency during peak times. There are no changes to the existing Route 109 routing.
Route 109 Frequency
Weekdays | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 5 a.m. - 6 a.m. | 60 minutes |
| 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. | 30 minutes |
| 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 60 minutes |
| 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. | 30 minutes |
| 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Saturday | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Sunday | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Schedules and frequencies are approximate.
Route 111 is an existing local route between Brier and Mountlake Terrace Transit Center. It connects to the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Light Rail Station during peak commute times. There are no changes to the existing Route 111.
Route Frequency:
- Two trips per day (unchanged)
- Leave Brier: 6:15 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.
- Leave Mountlake Terrace: 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Route 112 is a local route between Ash Way, Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station, Mountlake Terrace High School, and Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Light Rail Station. It has frequent service at peak times. It connects to the Swift Orange line.
This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekend frequency. There are no changes to the existing Route 112 routing.
Route 112 Frequency
Weekdays | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 5 a.m. - 6 a.m. | 30 minutes |
| 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 20 minutes |
| 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | 30 minutes |
| 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Saturday | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 30 minutes |
| 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Sunday | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 30 minutes |
| 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Schedules and frequencies are approximate.
Route 166 is a local route between Silver Firs and Edmonds. It serves Seattle Hill Rd, 164th St, Alderwood Mall, 196th St, Lynnwood Convention Center, Lynnwood City Center Station, Edmonds College, and Edmonds. It connects to Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines
Route 166 Frequency
Weekdays | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 30 minutes |
| 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Saturday | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 30 minutes |
| 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Sunday | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Schedules and frequencies are approximate.
Route 222 is a local route between the Tulalip Nation and Marysville Getchell High School. The proposed route is changed to have a more direct East - West path.
The route incorporates your input encouraging us to improve weekday frequency during peak times.
Route 222 Frequency
Weekdays | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 6 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | 30 minutes |
| 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 60 minutes |
| 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | 30 minutes |
| 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Saturday | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Sunday | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 7:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. | 60 minutes |
Schedules and frequencies are approximate.
Route 230 is a local route between Darrington, Oso, Arlington and Smokey Point. It runs limited trips on weekdays only. There are no changes to the current Route 230.
We received input encouraging us to add trips or consider microtransit in the area. We are moving forward with the initial assessment phase for three new pilot programs, including discussions with the City of Darrington. The next step will be to work with the City of Darrington to determine the specific location within the city and the type of transit service to test. Learn more about our Innovative Services program for more details.
Route Frequency
- Two trips per day (unchanged)
- Leave Darrington: 6:50 a.m. and 7:20 p.m.
- Leave Smokey Point: 5:40 a.m. and 5:48 p.m.
Route 908 is a new express route between Snohomish Park & Ride, Monroe Park & Ride, Woodinville, and Bellevue Light Rail Station. It is a weekday peak-only route.
Route 908 Frequency
Weekdays | |
| Bus Runs | Every |
| 5:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. | 30 minutes |
| 3:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | 30 minutes |
Saturday | |
| No service | |
Sunday | |
| No service |
Schedules and frequencies are approximate.
How we got here
Your input helped shape the final transit service plan
Thank you for the input you shared! Your input helped shape the final transit service plan.
Phase 1: Transit Values and Priorities
In fall 2021, Community Transit asked you what your values and priorities are for future transit service when light rail comes to Snohomish County in the next few years. We received nearly 1,000 survey responses, and we heard about barriers to transit use and a preference for:
- More local bus service rather than regional service to transit centers
- More mid-day and evening weekday service, and weekend service
Phase 2: Draft Transit Service Plan
We used your feedback, demographic data, and our equity index to develop a draft plan for bus service. The equity index is part of carrying out the agency’s core value of Equity and Inclusion; a new equity index will be used to guide the development of the future bus network. It considers populations with very low incomes, communities of color, foreign-born residents, limited English-speaking households, and people living with a disability. In spring 2022, we asked for feedback on this draft plan on a route-by-route basis.
We received more than 750 survey responses, and we heard:
- Increase frequency
- Concerns that routes/light rail is too far from your final destination
- Later evening service and more weekend service
- Keep commuter bus service to Seattle
Phase 3: Final Draft Transit Service Plan
Following Phase 2 outreach, we updated the transit service plan based on input from:
- The public during both phases of outreach,
- Conversations with partner agencies,
- Ridership data, and
- Efficient bus operations.
We received more than 100 comments, and we heard:
- A desire from current commuter bus riders to maintain their one-seat ride to downtown Seattle and concerns about using light rail due to safety concerns.
- A concern with how schedules will align to make similar trips as riders take today.
- Support for the more frequent bus service, as well as more bus service earlier in the day and later at night.
The Community Transit Board of Directors reviewed and considered all public comments and voted to approve the plan on April 6. Learn more about the transit changes and when they will go into effect above.
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