The Washington State Department of Transportation earlier this week announced that the Interstate 5 express lanes would be “fully closed early, at 8 p.m. nightly, including weekends,” until further notice, and we just heard the official reason why: The Washington State Patrol requested the early closures “in order to keep all people safe during the…
Community Transit and Sound Transit Tuesday announced plans for closing the freeway station at the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, starting on Monday, July 6 through late November. The nearly five-month closure is needed to facilitate construction of the Link light rail extension north to Lynnwood. Community Transit Routes 410, 413, 415, 435 and Sound Transit…
The Washington State Department of Transportation said Monday that the Interstate 5 express lanes through Seattle will be fully closed early, at 8 p.m. nightly, including weekends, and will reopen as usual the following mornings. This closure will remain in place until further notice, WSDOT said. Express lane hours of operation are as follows: Monday-Friday…
Following work on the Edmonds-Kingston ferry holding lanes, drivers near the Edmonds Ferry Terminal will notice northbound changes at Dayton Street and State Route 104 — including a temporary prohibition on turning right onto Dayton Street. In Phase 1 construction, the Washington State Department of Transportation recently converted a temporary ferry holding lane (the Port…
With Snohomish County approved Friday to move into Phase 2 of Washington’s Safe Start program, Community Transit said it plans to increase its bus service this summer to meet an expected increase in ridership demand. Community Transit will implement a two-stage increase in bus service over the summer. On July 6, the agency will restore…
Community Transit Thursday announced its preferred route to connect the Swift Blue Line bus rapid transit service with Sound Transit’s Link light rail in Shoreline, in 2024. The proposed alignment via 200th St., Meridian Avenue and 185th Street would continue to use the Aurora Village Transit Center on its way to connect to light rail. In February, Community…
Community Transit will begin collecting fares for Swift Blue and Swift Green bus rapid transit lines Monday, June 1. Unlike other Community Transit bus routes, Swift riders pay fares at Swift stations, not at the front of the bus. Service ambassadors will be available at Swift stations beginning June 1 to answer questions and assist…
Starting as soon as Friday, May 29, Sound Transit’s contractor working on the Lynnwood Link light rail extension will be implementing two nighttime traffic shifts on Interstate 5 between 228th Street Southwest and 236th Place Southwest. This work is necessary to complete utility work on both I-5 northbound and southbound and some striping and barrier…
As early as Thursday, May 28, Sound Transit’s contractor will begin night work on the ramp from eastbound State Route 104 to the northbound ramp of Interstate 5. Both the on and off ramps will be closed while this work is being done. Detours will be provided (see map). The contractor has obtained a temporary…
Community Transit services will operate on a Sunday bus schedule on Monday, May 25, Memorial Day. Additional transit services scheduled for Memorial Day Monday include: Local bus service, including Swift: Sunday schedule. DART paratransit service: Sunday schedule. Commuter service to downtown Seattle and University District: No service. Sound Transit Route 512: Sunday schedule. Customer service phone lines: Closed. RideStore at Lynnwood…
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During the state’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order Community Transit’s bus ridership has decreased approximately 70%. The agency has launched a survey to learn more about how riders and others view transit since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, and their priorities for the future. The survey is open to all Community Transit customers and…
Starting Monday, June 1, Sound Transit will reintroduce fares — at a reduced rate — on its Link light rail and Sounder service, and Community Transit will begin collecting fares for its Swift Blue and Green bus rapid transit lines. Community Transit also said that fares on its other buses will remain suspended for the month…
Paine Field said it will suspend passenger service from May 22 to July 31 for aircraft ramp maintenance and repairs amid a huge drop in demand for air travel tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from our online news partner The Seattle Times. “The travel industry has never faced an economic challenge…
As early as Monday, May 11, Sound Transit’s contractor will begin night work on the ramp from eastbound State Route 104 to the northbound ramp of Interstate 5. Both the on and off ramps will be closed while this work is being done. Detours will be provided (see map). The contractor has obtained a temporary…
Community Transit and Sound Transit have extended to June 6 the deadline for an online survey aimed at gathering public feedback on proposed bus service changes. The agencies have proposed connecting their bus riders with light rail service to the University of Washington, downtown Seattle and other regional destinations when light rail reaches Northgate in…
A reminder that fare increases as well as the annual peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is scheduled to begin May 1 on the Washington State Ferries. Peak season runs through Sept. 30. Passenger fares and multi-ride products are not affected by the peak season changes. General fare increases effective May 1 include: 2.5% fare…
Because of fluctuating staffing availability to operate service, Sound Transit will introduce additional service reductions on Link light rail starting on Monday, April 20 and on certain ST Express routes operated by King County Metro starting Saturday, April 18. The further service reductions also reflect an 87 percent system-wide reduction in ridership, with Link and…
Wondering why the Edmonds-Kingston ferry is blowing its whistle nightly at 8 p.m.? According to Ian Sterling of the Washington State Ferries, the ferry system on April 3 began recognizing people on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic response with three prolonged blasts of the ship’s whistle on all vessels that are underway at…
Community Transit and Sound Transit are exploring bus service changes to connect riders with service to the University of Washington, downtown Seattle and other regional destinations when light rail reaches Northgate in 2021. Link light rail trains will depart Northgate every six minutes during peak hours. Travel time on Link from Northgate to the U…
Community Transit will further reduce bus trips on Monday, April 13 to align with low ridership levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency’s new reduced service schedule will represent a total reduction of approximately 30% over regular bus service levels. “Transit remains essential for many in our community who are working critical front line jobs,”…
Due to COVID-19 risks, Sound Transit said Monday it is directing contractors to suspend almost all construction on its region-wide transit expansion projects — including the Lynnwood Link light rail extension — starting immediately through May 4. The very limited work that does continue will focus on tasks considered critical and/or necessary to ensure that…
Sound Transit announced it will begin new construction projects related to the future Lynnwood Link light rail station scheduled to open 2024. As early as Monday, April 6, Sound Transit’s contractor will begin night work on the ramp from eastbound State Route 104 to the northbound ramp of Interstate 5. Both the on and off…
Sound Transit says its Sounder North Line between Everett and Seattle — canceled Thursday due to a mudslide — will resume service on Friday, March 27. Riders should note that many Sound Transit services, including Sounder commuter rail, are operating on a temporary schedule reduction due to COVID-19 until further notice. Sounder North Line morning schedule: #1703…
As community members are encouraged to stay home and practice social distancing, transit ridership has seen a decrease in ridership prompting service reductions beginning Monday, March 30. Community Transit announced Thursday a plan to reduce most bus services by approximately 25%. This COVID-19 related reduction in service will go into effect March 30, and continue…
Community Transit announced Wednesday that five more employees have tested presumptively positive for COVID-19. In a statement released Wednesday morning, Community Transit CEO Emmett Heath said all employees are following guidance to stay home at the onset of symptoms. Last week, Community Transit announced four drivers had tested positive for the virus and have since…
