As Link light rail expands north toward Snohomish County, Community Transit and Sound Transit are exploring bus service changes to connect some commuting bus riders with light rail service to the University of Washington, downtown Seattle and other regional destinations. The agencies said in a Tuesday announcement that they are requesting feedback on a draft…
Community Transit is asking citizens to take a survey aimed at helping the agency bring better transportation services to Lynnwood. People who live or travel in Lynnwood are invited to answer a few questions about their travel needs by visiting bit.ly/CTLynnSurvey19. Community Transit and a Community Working Group will use the feedback to develop potential…
In preparation for the Lynnwood City Center Link Light Rail Station, the HOV/direct access ramp from Interstate 5 to the Lynnwood Transit Center will be closed beginning 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, to perform underground utility work. This closure will be in effect until 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18. The transit center will still be…
People traveling to and from the Seattle area this weekend should plan for added congestion and travel delays due to maintenance and construction on state highways, as well as a championship soccer match. Additionally, tolling in the State Route 99 tunnel begins Saturday morning, Nov. 9. Eastbound SR 520 between Montlake Boulevard in Seattle and…
With winter fast approaching, now is the time for travelers to make sure they’re prepared for driving in inclement weather. The Washington State Department of Transportation urges all travelers to start preparing themselves and their vehicles before traveling on snow and ice. Drivers can check out WSDOT’s winter driving web page for tips and information. WSDOT also…
Attention all those who commute to Seattle: Washington State Department of Transportation crews have developed a plan to repair a damaged support beam connection below Seattle’s Aurora bridge. The bridge will be reduced to two lanes in each direction for approximately 10 days of work beginning 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The lane closures create room for…
Community Transit is hosting a job fair at its Everett administrative building Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 3-6 p.m. The public is invited to learn about positions that will support bus service expansion in Snohomish County. The transit agency plans to hire 100 bus driver trainees by the end of 2020 to accommodate expansion of service…
Attention to all commuting to Seattle via Highway 99: The right lane of the southbound Highway 99 Aurora bridge will remain closed around-the-clock this week. Travelers should plan for delays, especially during the morning and afternoon commutes, if traveling toward downtown Seattle through Fremont and Wallingford. During an in-depth inspection of the structure, Washington State…
Community Transit kicked off its outreach efforts Thursday to inform residents about the upcoming Swift Orange Line opening in March 2024. The upcoming bus rapid transit (BRT) Orange Line will travel from the east-to-west corners of South Snohomish County along an 11.3-mile route between Edmonds Community College and McCollum Park and Ride. The route will…
As part of the 2019 Pavement Overlay Project, paving on 188th Street Southwest and 51st Place West is scheduled this week, beginning Thursday, Oct. 24, and continuing into Friday, Oct. 25. Residents and commuters should expect delays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. as travel will be restricted to a single lane during these hours….
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The Lynnwood Police Department is asking the community to join local law enforcement in recognizing Oct. 21-25 as National School Bus Awareness Week. Community members are invited to help spread awareness about traffic safety around school buses. The theme for 2019 is “My School Bus, the Safest Form of Transportation.” To learn more about National…
Community Transit is holding an open house Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. so citizens can alearn more about the upcoming Swift Orange Line and ask questions. The open house will be held in the Lynnwood Library, located at 19200 44th Ave. W. Community Transit will expand Swift Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service in Snohomish…
Seattle City Light crews plan to relocate existing overhead power lines over Interstate 5 near Northeast 189th and 195th streets to support Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project. This work will result in traffic impacts Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 22-25. To complete this work safely, Washington State Patrol troopers and contracted crews must intermittently conduct rolling slowdowns…
Seattle City Light crews plan to relocate existing overhead power lines over Interstate 5 near Northeast 200th and…
Community Transit has released its draft 2019-2024 Transit Development Plan and is seeking public comment through Oct. 31. Priorities of the plan include access and connectivity to Sound Transit’s Link light rail, with a focus on expanded service. The six-year plan also calls for hiring about 160 new employees by 2024 to help provide 37…
Sound Transit’s Board of Directors voted Thursday to award $2.5 million to the City of Lynnwood for its Scriber Creek Trail redevelopment project. Lynnwood is one of 27 jurisdictions to receive funding for projects aimed at making it easier and more convenient to get to transit. Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link light rail station is set to open…
The Mountlake Terrace Transit Center surface parking lot, which will serve as a staging area for Sound Transit light rail station construction, is scheduled to close at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The parking garage at Mountlake Terrace Transit Center will remain open. Parking will be replaced by an interim park and ride lot, located…
In order to establish safe work zones for Lynnwood Link Light Rail construction, Sound Transit’s contractor will be implementing nighttime traffic controls including southbound lane, bus stop and on-ramp/off-ramp closures on I-5 from 220th Street Southwest to State Route 104 for re-striping and concrete barrier setting. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes…
Community Transit announced it will continue to add service this fall with additional Swift bus rapid transit trips early mornings and Saturdays, longer Sunday service hours, and better transit connections. These service changes take effect starting Sept. 22. Both the Swift Blue and Green lines will begin weekday service earlier, at 4:15 a.m., and will run…
Community Transit and Sound Transit will operate on Sunday schedules on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. There won’t be any Community Transit commuter service to downtown Seattle and University District on Labor Day. While Sound Transit’s Sounder train won’t run on Labor Day, the ST Express, Link light rail and Tacoma Link will operate on a…
Seattle City Light crews plan to relocate existing overhead power lines over Interstate 5 near Northeast 180th Street to support Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project. This work will result in traffic impacts on Aug. 27-29. To complete this work safely, Washington State Patrol troopers and contracted crews must intermittently conduct rolling slowdowns of traffic in…
Seattle City Light crews plan to relocate existing overhead power lines over Interstate 5 near Northeast 180th Street to support Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension project. This work will result in traffic impacts on Aug. 27-29. To complete this work safely, Washington State Patrol troopers and contracted crews must intermittently conduct rolling slowdowns of traffic in…
The last holiday weekend of the summer typically brings additional traffic, so planning ahead and allowing extra travel time is even more critical as Labor Day approaches, the Washington State Department of Transportation says. Travelers can consult WSDOT’s holiday-weekend traffic volume charts to help plan the best times to travel on key routes. If possible,…
The last holiday weekend of the summer typically brings additional traffic, so planning ahead and allowing extra travel time is even more critical as Labor Day approaches, the Washington State Department of Transportation says. Travelers can consult WSDOT’s holiday-weekend traffic volume charts to help plan the best times to travel on key routes. If possible,…
To establish safe work zones for Lynnwood Link Light Rail construction, Sound Transit’s contractor is implementing nighttime traffic controls including southbound lane and on-ramp/off-ramp closures on I-5 from 44th Avenue West to 220th Street Southwest for re-striping and concrete barrier setting. Drivers should expect delays and consider using alternate routes during construction. Plan ahead, leave…
