A Community Transit bus is parked outside the Link Northgate Station.

Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond is our plan for bus service changes to prepare for light rail coming to Snohomish County in the next few years. 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 February and March. 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.

In-Person & Online Events

Click on the dates listed below to join us in person or online to learn more.

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.

* 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.

Watch the webinar now

When will transit changes occur

When these changes will occur is impacted by:

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 today! 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

Which routes are changing when

We will implement these transit changes in phases starting in 2024 and continuing through 2026. Our transit changes are designed to align with the Lynnwood Link (1 Line) light rail launch and ongoing recruitment for bus drivers.

We will make changes at our regular service changes in March and August/September. We may also make changes in June and December. You can learn more about our service changes on our Service Changes webpage.

Outlined below is the proposed timing to implement these transit changes. Sign up for rider alerts to get updates about changes.

March 30, 2024

On March 30, 2024, we will open the Swift Orange Line and implement changes to nearby routes. Routes 115, 116, and 196 will be replaced by Routes 102, 114, 166, and the Swift Orange Line. We will also modify some stops on Routes 120 and 202. Visit the service change webpage to learn more.

Route 102 is a new local route between downtown Edmonds, Edmonds-Woodway High School, Swedish Hospital, and Lynnwood Transit Center. With service every 30 minutes on weekdays during peak travel times, Route 102 gives you new travel options in South Lynnwood. It connects to the Swift Blue and Swift Orange lines.

We will begin service on this route in March 2024 with 30-minute frequency, rather than the proposed 20-minute frequency. We will increase the frequency at a later date.

Route 102 Frequency*

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes

*Route 102 will operate at higher frequencies at a later date.

Route 120 will continue to operate between Canyon Park and Lynnwood Transit Center. The route will be revised to remove the segment between Lynnwood Transit Center and Edmonds College, which will now be covered by the Swift Orange Line. The route frequency will stay the same. Further changes will be made to the route in August 2024 to extend it from Canyon Park to UW Bothell/Cascadia College.

Map of Route 120: Lynnwood – Bothell

Route 114 is a new local route between Aurora Village Transit Center, Edmonds-Woodway High School, Edmonds College, 200th St, and Lynnwood Transit Center . It connects to the Swift Blue and Swift Orange lines. If you ride Route 115 or 116, Route 114 is a great option to get you where you need to go, with service every 30 minutes during weekday peak travel times. 

Route 114 – Aurora Village – Lynnwood (new route)

Route 114 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes

Route 166 is a new local route between Silver Firs and Edmonds. It serves Seattle Hill Rd, 164th St, Alderwood Mall, 196th St, Lynnwood Convention Center, Lynnwood Transit Center, Edmonds College, and Edmonds. It connects to the Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines. If you ride Routes 115, 116, or 196, Route 166 is a great option to get you where you need to go, with service every 30 minutes during weekday peak travel times. 

We will begin service on this route in March 2024 with lower frequency on the weekend than we originally proposed. We will increase the frequency at a later date.

Map of Route 166: Edmonds – Silver Firs

 

Route 166 Frequency*

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 11 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

60 minutes

*Route 166 will operate at higher frequencies at a later date.

The Swift Orange Line serves Edmonds College, Alderwood Mall, and Mill Creek. Swift is fast, frequent, and easy to ride. Buses arrive every 10 minutes during peak travel times, so you don't even need a schedule. It connects to the Swift Blue and Swift Green lines. If you ride Routes 115, 116, 120, or 196, the Swift Orange Line is a great option to get you where you want to go. 

Swift Orange Line Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
4 a.m. - 6 a.m.15 minutes
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.10 minutes
7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.20 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 8 a.m.20 minutes
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.15 minutes
9 p.m. - 11 p.m.20 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.20 minutes

The northern portion of Route 202 will be revised; the frequency will stay the same. Your bus will continue on 51st Ave NE and turn onto 172nd St NE before continuing onto Smokey Point Transit Center, rather than turning onto 152nd St NE and Smokey Pt Blvd. Further changes will be made to the route in August 2024.

Map of Route 202: Smokey Point – Lynnwood

Sept. 14, 2024

Sound Transit will begin service on the Link 1 Line to Lynnwood on Aug. 30. We will implement changes to many of our local routes that operate through Lynnwood Transit Center (Routes 106, 120, 130, and 202) and open our Swift Blue Line extension to the Shoreline South/185th station. We will also discontinue our bus service to Northgate and Downtown Seattle (Routes 402, 405, 410, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 421, 422, 425, 435, 810, 821, 860, 871, 880) and implement our new express 900-series routes that connect at Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace light rail stations. Finally, we will remove some existing routes (Routes 105, 107, 113, 227, and 247); service will be provided to these areas via the new routes below.

ST Express and Sounder N Line riders will also experience changes on Sept. 14:

  • Route 515 (Lynnwood - Seattle) is a temporary peak-period route, operating in the peak direction every 10 minutes. 
  • Routes 512 and 513 will connect to Link light rail at Lynnwood and no longer continue to Northgate.
  • Sounder N Line restores two weekday roundtrips to offer additional capacity.

Route 103 is a new local route serving Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station, Civic Center, Alderwood Mall, Lake Serene, Mukilteo Harbour Pointe, Kamiak High School, and Seaway Transit Center. It provides all-day service across the north end of Paine Field. It has frequent service at peak times. It connects to the Swift Blue, Green, and Orange lines.

This proposed route incorporates your input, encouraging us to create better connections from neighborhoods in Mukilteo to Paine Field. It also increases weekend service frequency and adds more service later in the evening on weekends.

Route 103 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
4:30 a.m. - 6 a.m.30 minutes
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.20 minutes
7 p.m. - 11 p.m.30 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 11 p.m.30 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 10 p.m.30 minutes

Route 106 is a local route between the University of Washington Bothell / Cascadia College campus, Mill Creek Town Center, and Mariner Park & Ride. It connects to the Swift Green and Swift Orange lines. No changes from the current Route 106 routing between Mariner Park & Ride and Canyon Park Park & Ride. Between Canyon Park Park & Ride and UW Bothell, new routing will follow Bothell Way and NE 185th St.

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase frequency and run in both directions throughout the day.

Route 106: Mariner - Bothell (increased frequency)

Route 106 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.30 minutes
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.60 minutes
2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.30 minutes
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes

Route 117 is a new local route between Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station and the Mukilteo - Clinton Ferry. It serves SR 525 Mukilteo Speedway and Alderwood Mall. It operates both ways all day and connects to the Swift Blue and Orange lines.

Proposed Route 117

Route 117 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 11 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.30 minutes

Route 120 is a revised local route between Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station, Canyon Park, and Bothell. It serves University of Washington Bothell / Cascadia College campus. It connects to the Swift Green and Swift Orange lines.

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekday mid-day and weekend frequency.

Revised Route 120

Route 120 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.30 minutes
7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.60 minutes

Route 121 is a new local route between Ash Way Park & Ride, Canyon Park, and Bothell. It serves new areas of North Rd, and SR 524 including Lynnwood High School. It also serves University of Washington Bothell / Cascadia College campus. It connects to the Swift Green and Swift Orange lines. 

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekday frequency during peak times. 

Route 121: Ash Way - Bothell (new route)

Route 121 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 8 a.m.30 minutes
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.60 minutes
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.30 minutes
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes

Route 130 is a local route between downtown Edmonds, Aurora Village Transit Center, Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Light Rail Station, and Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station. It operates frequently at peak times. It connects to the Swift Blue and Swift Orange lines. The revised route will connect to SR 104 via 100th Ave W and 9th Ave S.

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to add weekend service. 

Route 130: Edmonds – Lynnwood (revised route)

Route 130 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.30 minutes
7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 6 p.m.30 minutes
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.30 minutes
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes

Route 202 is a local service route between Smokey Point and Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station. It has been extended to serve more of 51st Ave and 172nd St. It provides frequent service where it overlaps with Route 201. It connects to the Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines.

Revised Route 202

Route 202 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.30 minutes
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:45 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.60 minutes

The Swift Blue Line will be extended to the Shoreline North/185th Light Rail Station. It also connects to Swift Green and Swift Orange lines.

We conducted outreach for the Swift Blue Line extension in 2020. Learn more about the Swift Blue extension.

Swift Blue Line Map - Transit 2024 and Beyond

Swift Blue Line Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
4 a.m. - 6 a.m.15 minutes
6 a.m. - 7 p.m.10 minutes
7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.15 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 7 p.m.15 minutes
7 p.m. - 11 p.m.20 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.15 minutes
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.20 minutes

Route 901 is a new express route between Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station, McCollum Park, and Silver Firs. It is a weekday peak-only route. It connects to the Swift Green and Swift Orange lines.

The route incorporates your input encouraging us to maintain service to the Silver Firs loop and remove the connection to Snohomish.

Route 901: Silver Firs – Lynnwood (new route)

Route 901 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 9 a.m.
30 minutes – peak direction only
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
30 minutes – peak direction only
Saturday
 
No service 
Sunday
 
No service 

Route 903 is a new express route between Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station and Lake Stevens. It includes a new stop at South Everett Freeway Station. It is a weekday peak-only route. It connects to the Swift Orange line.

Route 903: Lake Stevens – Lynnwood (new route)

Route 903 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m - 8 a.m.
30 minutes – peak direction only
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
30 minutes – peak direction only
Saturday
 
No service 
Sunday
 
No service 

Route 904 is a new express route between Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station and Marysville. It includes a new stop at South Everett Freeway Station. It is a weekday peak-only route. It connects to the Swift Orange line.

Route 904: Marysville – Lynnwood (new route)

Route 904 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
4:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m.
30 minutes - peak direction only
2:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
30 minutes - peak direction only
Saturday
 
No service 
Sunday
 
No service 

Route 905 is a new express route between Stanwood, Smokey Point, Marysville, South Everett, and Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station. It provides all-day service in both directions to and from light rail for many north Snohomish County communities. It connects to the Swift Orange line.

Route 905: Stanwood – Lynnwood (new route)

Route 905 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
5 a.m. - 8 a.m.30 minutes – in peak direction only
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.30 minutes – in peak direction only
Saturday
 
No service 
Sunday
 
No service 

Route 907 is a new express route between Stanwood I-5 Park & Ride, Smokey Point, Marysville, and Seaway Transit Center. It is a weekday peak-only route. It connects to the Swift Green line.

Route 907: Stanwood – Seaway (new route)

Route 907 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
4 a.m. - 5:45 a.m.30 minutes (southbound)
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.30 minutes (northbound)
Saturday
 
No service 
Sunday
 
No service 

Route 909 is a new express route between downtown Edmonds, Westgate, Lake Ballinger, and Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Light Rail Station. It serves SR 104 and Highway 99 in Edmonds. It connects to the Swift Blue line. 

The route incorporates your input encouraging us to align the bus schedules with the Edmonds-Kingston ferry schedule. We also took your input to add mid-day and weekend service; this route operates all day between 5:20 a.m. and 11:45 p.m.

Route 909: Edmonds – Mountlake Terrace (new route)

Route 909 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.50 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:45 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.50 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.50 minutes

2025/2026

We will increase frequency and extend the bus operating hours for many local routes in 2025 and 2026. We will provide more details about the specific routes we're adding and removing at each service change as these changes get closer.

Route 101 is a local route between Mariner Park & Ride and Aurora Village. It serves local stops on Airport Road and Highway 99. It connects to Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines. There are no changes to the existing Route 101 routing but we will increase frequency.

Transit Changes 2024 and Beyond: A map of Route 101 shows no changes for the route

Route 101 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:15 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.30 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.30 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.30 minutes

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: Lake Stevens – Ash Way (new route)

Route 109 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
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 RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes

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: 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Route 111: Brier – Mountlake Terrace (no changes at this time)

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: Ash Way – Mountlake Terrace (increased frequency)

Route 112 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 6 p.m.20 minutes
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.30 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.30 minutes
6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.60 minutes

Route 119 is a local route between Ash Way Park & Ride and Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Light Rail Station. It serves Meadowdale High School, Olympic View Drive, Edmonds-Woodway High School, Swedish Hospital, and Mountlake Terrace. It connects to the Swift Blue and Orange lines. There are no changes to the existing Route 119 routing.

This route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekday frequency.

Route 119: Ash Way – Mountlake Terrace (increased frequency)

 

Route 119 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.30 minutes
6:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.60 minutes

Route 201 is a local route between Smokey Point and Lynnwood Transit Center Light Rail Station. It provides frequent service where it overlaps Route 202. It connects to the Swift Blue, Swift Green, and Swift Orange lines. No changes from the current Route 201.

Route 201 – Smokey Point – Lynnwood (no changes)

Route 201 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
4:45 a.m. - 6:15 a.m.60 minutes
6:15 a.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6:30 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:30 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.60 minutes

Route 209 is a local route between Lake Stevens, Marysville, Quil Ceda, and Smokey Point. No changes from the current Route 209 routing.

The route incorporates your input encouraging us to improve weekday frequency during peak times.

Route 209: Lake Stevens – Smokey Point (increased frequency)

Route 209 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.30 minutes
8:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.60 minutes
2:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.30 minutes
6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes

Route 220 is a local route between Smokey Point and Arlington. No changes from the current Route 220 routing. The bus will operate earlier in the morning and later at night on weekdays and weekends.

Route 220: Arlington – Smokey Point (no changes)

Route 220 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 10 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
6:15 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.60 minutes

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: Marysville – Tulalip

Route 222 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 8 a.m.30 minutes
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.60 minutes
2 p.m. - 7 p.m.30 minutes
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:15 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.60 minutes

Route 223 is a new local route that circulates around neighborhoods in Marysville and Quil Ceda. It provides connection opportunities with local, frequent, and express routes.

Route 223: Marysville – Quil Ceda (new route)

Route 223 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:15 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.60 minutes

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: 6:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.
    • Leave Smokey Point: 5:57 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Route 230: Darrington – Smokey Point (no changes)

Route 240 is a local route between Stanwood, Warm Beach, Lakewood High School, and Smokey Point. There are no changes to the current Route 240 routing.

The route incorporates your input encouraging us to add more service later in the day on weekdays and weekends.

Route 240: Stanwood – Smokey Point (no changes)

Route 240 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
5 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.75 minutes
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.60 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:45 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.60 minutes

Routes 270/271 are local routes between Gold Bar, Sultan, Monroe, Snohomish, and Everett Station. It connects to the Swift Blue line. There are no changes to the current Routes 270/271 routing.

The routes incorporate your input encouraging us to increase weekday frequency during peak times on the portions of the route traveling between Everett, Monroe, and Snohomish.

Route 270 and 271: Gold Bar/Monroe – Everett (increased frequency)

Route 270/271 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
4:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.60 minutes
5:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.30 minutes
3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.30 minutes
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes – 271 only
Sunday
 
Bus RunsEvery
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes – 271 only

Route 280 is a local route between Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, and Everett Station. It connects to the Swift Blue line. There are no changes to the current Route 280 routing.

The route incorporates your input encouraging us to increase weekday frequency during peak times.

 

Route 280: Granite Falls/Lake Stevens – Everett (increased frequency)

Route 280 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.30-60 minutes (60 minutes for trips between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls)
Saturday
 
Bus RunsEvery
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes
Sunday 
Bus RunsEvery
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.60 minutes

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 – Snohomish – Bellevue (new route)

Route 908 Frequency

Weekdays
 
Bus RunsEvery
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 

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.