Sound Transit’s contractor plans to close the intersection of 200th Street Southwest and 46th Ave West overnight June 2 to replace a storm sewer manhole. There will be a detour in place (see map). The work is set to occur from 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 to 4 a.m. Wednesday, June 3 at 200th Street SW…
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…
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…
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 Sound Transit continues construction on the Lynnwood Link light rail extension, Lynnwood residents can now view the progress from the comfort of their own homes. As reported in NextMLT, webcams were recently installed at the Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood City Center Station construction sites. In Lynnwood, time lapses can be viewed here. Images can be…
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…
Sound Transit said that 44th Avenue West will be closed overnight on Thursday night, May 7, so that its contractor can move a crane across 44th Avenue West. The crane will be used to begin the installation of foundations and columns for a section of the Lynnwood Link Light Rail extension. The work is scheduled…
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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…
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,”…
Alderwood Mall Blvd will be closed from 33rd Avenue West to the west of 29th Avenue West starting April 13 through roughly May 11 as part of the Lynnwood’s Sewer and Lift Stations 4 & 8 Improvements project. The Lift Station 4 part of the project is on Alderwood Mall Parkway, northeast of Alderwood Mall….
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…
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…
The City of Lynnwood announced Wednesday that starting March 30, 172nd Street Southwest from 36th Avenue West to 34th Place West will be closed to complete work on the 36th Avenue West Project. The closures are expected to be in effect until June. According to city staff, local access will be maintained for residents on…
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…
Washington State Ferries will extend its current winter sailing schedule through the end of next month due to declines in ridership from COVID-19. The spring sailing schedule will now tentatively begin on April 26 rather than March 29. Customers should continue following the winter schedule. All vehicle reservations made for dates between March 29 and…
In response to the ever-changing COVID-19 outbreak, transit agencies have been updating procedures in recent days to ensure rider safety. Sound Transit announced Friday that it will suspend fare requirements on buses and trains starting Saturday, March 21, until further notice to help protect transit employees and riders through social distancing. Sound Transit also said…
In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, public transit agencies are taking extra measures to ensure buses, trains and ferries are safe for commuters. With thousands of daily riders, transit agencies like Community Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries have upped their cleaning practices and are encouraging riders to practice social distancing during their…
Community Transit announced Thursday that four bus drivers have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, and as a result the transit agency will be implementing new procedures for bus riders starting Friday, March 20. According to a statement from Community Transit CEO Emmett Thursday afternoon, all Community Transit buses will be fare free starting at 5…
Community Transit proposes to add more trips to existing bus service, and add new routing that expands coverage into neighborhoods not currently served. These changes would take effect this fall and in spring 2021. Public comment is invited through April 3. With these changes, the agency aims to increase weekday and weekend trips, the frequency…
To establish safe work zones for construction crews while they drill support shafts for Lynnwood Link light rail’s future guideway. Sound Transit’s contractor will be implementing nighttime traffic controls on southbound Interstate 5 overnight on weekends starting Saturday, March 7. These include the closure of Interstate 5 southbound lanes between 220th and 236th streets southwest…
The City of Lynnwood is inviting community members to share their thoughts about walking, bicycling and rolling in the city’s Community Survey by March 27. The survey will ask about: Transportation preferences Ideas for improving walking and bicycling The survey takes about 15 minutes and can be found bit.ly/LynnwoodAATP (If the link doesn’t work for you,…
