Community Transit

Get ready for construction-related changes at Canyon Park Park & Ride in Bothell. 🚧 Starting Tuesday, July 28, the Swift Green Line station, bus bays, and walkways will look a bit different. Click to see the changes :

What does five-star hospitality look like on the road? Before joining Community Transit, Nick Johal trained in French cuisine and worked at prestigious establishments across Europe, including The Ritz in London. In 2001, he traded the kitchen for the driver’s seat. Twenty-five years later, Nick has driven one million miles without a preventable accident, formed lasting connections with riders, and helped keep our community moving safely. Meet Nick and discover how his hospitality experience continues to shape his approach to service: https://ctgo.org/3Trv0xe

The Swift Green Line Extension is gaining momentum, bringing plans for faster, more convenient travel to and from Bothell into clearer view. The latest project updates include: - Additional stations - Seamless transfer opportunities - A new transit center, and - Details about the final stop Explore what’s on the horizon through our online open house: https://lnkd.in/ehebZdt5 Learn more at https://ctgo.org/4b4GcGh

Major construction on I-5 is expected to create longer travel times and heavier traffic this summer. Community Transit offers an alternative: Take the bus to Link light rail and let transit handle the drive. Several routes connect riders from Snohomish County to light rail stations in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, providing an easier way to reach Seattle and other regional destinations. Learn how to plan your trip and avoid the squeeze: https://ctgo.org/3SQFu9i

Transportation in the Puget Sound has always been about more than getting from point A to point B—it has been about how people, place, and history shape the way we connect. In this episode of That Transit Show, Monica Spain and historian Jennifer Ott, executive director of History Ink / HistoryLink.org, trace that story from Indigenous canoe routes to Bluebell, our 1959 bus-turned-mobile museum, and to today’s public transit system. It is a powerful reminder that the choices we make about mobility today will become the stories our communities tell tomorrow.

Summer is one of the best times to discover how convenient transit can be. With flexible ways to pay, easy connections across the region, and family-friendly options for youth riders, Community Transit makes it simple to tap, board, and enjoy your trip. In our latest blog post, “Time to Tap and Go – The Ticket to Summer Fun,” we share practical tips for planning summer outings, saving on fares, and traveling more sustainably around Snohomish County and beyond. Read it here: https://ctgo.org/3SCCMnP

July is one of the busiest months for events in Snohomish County. We can help get you there without the parking headaches. Community Transit offers convenient connections to many of the region’s most popular summer festivals, celebrations, and family activities, making it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy their favorite events while reducing congestion and emissions. Read our “No Parking, All Play” blog for details on which events are served by transit and how to plan your trip this July: https://ctgo.org/4fhqmdC

Community Transit has spent 50 years growing alongside Snohomish County, WA , but every journey has a starting point. Our latest blog explores the agency’s early years, from launching service with 18 buses and seven routes to the community partnerships and decisions that laid the foundation for today’s transit network. It’s a look at how public transportation has evolved to meet the changing needs of our region while staying focused on connecting people to work, school, healthcare, and one another. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/e2EC3Str As Community Transit celebrates its 50th anniversary throughout 2026, we’ll continue sharing stories that highlight the people and moments behind the agency’s history.

What can the past teach us about the future of transportation? In this episode of That Transit Show, Monica Spain sits down with Jennifer Ott, Executive Director of History Ink / HistoryLink.org, to explore how people have moved through the Puget Sound for thousands of years, from Indigenous canoe travel and the Mosquito Fleet to the Interurban, highways, and modern public transit. As Community Transit celebrates 50 years of service in Snohomish County, the conversation looks at how geography, growth, and community needs have shaped transportation choices over time. Jennifer also shares the story behind our partnership with HistoryLink, including Bluebell, our 1959 original bus transformed into a mobile museum that brings Community Transit’s history out into the community. The conversation offers a thoughtful reminder: transportation has never been simple, but it has always been about connection. Watch the episode at https://lnkd.in/egajKtRD and learn more about the history behind the ride.

📷 by @gfw_game_expo: Your quest to GeekFest West just got easier! Every GeekFest West badge now comes with a FREE 30-day ORCA card, courtesy of our friends at Community Transit! Take the bus. Hop on the light rail. Explore the region. Then head straight to a weekend of gaming, cosplay, fandoms, and unforgettable adventures! Step 1: Purchase your badge at www.geekfest.com Step 2: Receive a link to request your ORCA card in your confirmation email Step 3: Ride to GeekFest West and beyond! A huge thank you to Community Transit for making it easier for our community to connect, and congratulations on celebrating 50 years of keeping our region moving! Less parking stress. More GeekFest West! @communitytransit