Community Transit Rider Alerts

Seattle Holiday Parade Nov. 28

riders@commtrans.org — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:59:19 PST

The Macy's Holiday Parade on Friday, Nov. 28 in Downtown Seattle will reroute buses off Fourth Avenue between 8 a.m. and noon.

Routes 406, 412, 413, 414, 416, 417, 421, 425, 435 and Sound Transit Routes 510 and 511 will be affected.

During the parade, buses will operate on Third Avenue and serve stops at Third & Union (near side) and Third & Pine (far side).

In adition to msising all stops on Fourth Avenue north of Seneca, stops at Olive & Fifth and Olive & Eighth may be missed.

Swift Breaks Ground Dec. 3

riders@commtrans.org — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:28:21 PST

The Swift groundbreaking event takes place at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 in the southwest corner of the Home Depot parking lot, at the corner of Hwy. 99 and Airport Road in Everett. The public is welcome to attend.

A contractor will begin work at the new Swift station on northbound Hwy. 99 & Airport Road that same day.

Work at that stop will include a right-lane closure and sidewalk closure. However, the bus stop will remain open and pedestrians will be escorted around construction by a flagger during the day. At night, sidewalks will be ramped and reopened to pedestrians.

Visit our Swift web page to learn more about the project and to subscribe to email alerts on Swift-related news.

Route 119 Delays Possible

riders@commtrans.org — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:42:08 PST

The City of Lynnwood is doing major construction work on Olympic View Drive from 168th Street SW south to 76th Avenue W. The current phase of work is from 168th to 178th Place. Work is taking place from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

Community Transit Route 119 is expected to remain on regular route during construction. However, buses may be delayed.

If delays become too long or too frequent, alternative routing will be considered.

Thanksgiving Service Changes Nov. 27-28

riders@commtrans.org — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:32:15 PST

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, all services will operate on Sunday schedules. Community Transit’s Customer Information Services phone lines and the RideStore will be closed.

On Friday, Nov. 28, Community Transit local service will operate on regular weekday schedules, but there will be no service the Boeing-Everett facility on Routes 177, 207, 227, 247, 277, 280.

Service to the University of Washington and U-District will be limited to Route 855 from Lynnwood Transit Center only. All other 800 routes are cancelled for the day.

Also, due to expected low ridership, some Route 400s commuter trips to downtown Seattle will be cancelled. Commuter trips that will not operate on Nov. 28 are marked on bus schedules with the letter “H.”

On Friday, Nov. 28, the RideStore will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Customer Information Services will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ash Way Parking Alternatives

riders@commtrans.org — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:36:24 PST

Ash Way Park & Ride is typically parked to capacity by 8 a.m. weekdays. Instead of searching for a spot or parking illegally, consider these alternatives.

One is to take a Community Transit local bus to these facilities, or board a commuter route prior to its arrival at the park & ride. For information about these options, call (425) 353–RIDE, (800) 562–1375 or go to the"Trip Planner."

In addition, commuters can meet carpools, vanpools or catch the bus at other nearby Park & Ride or Park & Pool facilities that have plenty of parking. Alternative locations to park or catch a bus include:

For Ash Way Park & Ride

Swamp Creek Park & Ride
3100 164th St SW
Commuter Routes 413, 415, 417, 880, 885
Local Routes 112, 114, 115, 116

Mill Creek Community Church
16415 North Rd., Mill Creek
Local Routes 114, 115, 116

North Creek Presbyterian Church
621 164th St SE, Mill Creek
Local Routes 114, 115, 116

Mariner Park & Ride
13132 4th Ave W, Everett
Commuter Routes 410, 411, 414, 810, 860
Local Routes 101, 105, 106,200, 201, 202

Lynnwood Parking Alternatives

riders@commtrans.org — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:27:39 PST

The Lynnwood Transit Center is typically parked to capacity by 8 a.m. weekdays. Instead of searching for a spot or parking illegally, consider these alternatives.

In addition, commuters can meet carpools, vanpools or catch the bus at other nearby Park & Ride or Park & Pool facilities that have plenty of parking. Alternative parking locations include:

For Lynnwood Transit Center

Edmonds Park & Ride
213th Pl SW & 72nd Ave W
Commuter Routes 404, 405, 406, 441, 870, 871, 810
Local Routes 100, 101, 110

Swamp Creek on 164th Park & Ride
3100 164th St SW
Commuter Routes 413, 415, 417, 880, 885
Local Routes 113, 114, 115, 116

Hope Community Church
17723 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood
Commuter Routes 401 and 855
Local Route 119

Seattle Meditation Center
44th Ave W & 219th St SW
Commuter Route 477
Local Route 112

Mountlake Terrace
Interim parking locations
Commuter Routes 408, 414, 477, 810, 851, 871

Veterans Day Service

riders@commtrans.org — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:32:41 PST

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, all Community Transit buses will operate on regular schedules.

The RideStore and Customer Information phones are open regular hours.

Railroad Work Detour in Edmonds

riders@commtrans.org — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:41:37 PST

Effective Thursday, Oct. 23

Due to emergency repair work by Burlington Northern on the railroad crossing at Dayton Avenue, all Edmonds buses will be rerouted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Oct. 23.

Community Transit Routes 110, 1140, 115, 116, 131, 404 and 870 will not serve the stop on Dayton near Harbor Square. All other stops in downtown Edmonds will be served, however, please expect delays due to the reroute.

For passengers who usually board or deboard at Harbor Square, the closest stops served nearby are at eastbound Dayton at Second Avenue and at the senior center at southbound Railroad Avenue.

Conserve Bus Plus Books

riders@commtrans.org — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:24:32 PST

Due to high ridership and unexpectedly high demand, Community Transit is already running low on Bus Plus schedule books. Please hold on to your personal copy and leave additional books for new customers.

The most up-to-date schedule information is posted at every bus stop and can always be found on this website or by calling Customer Information.

Bus riders already show they care about the environment by sharing the ride. Help us save a few more resources (including taxpayer money) by conserving Bus Plus books as well.

Ash Way Shelter Upgrades

riders@commtrans.org — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:13:14 PST

Community Transit is working to improve and expand passenger shelters at Ash Way Park & Ride.

Already, a shelter has been installed at Bay 2, served by local buses.

Existing shelters at Bays 1 and 3, installed in 1995, will be replaced with new shelters that will provide more covered waiting area for passengers.

Bay 3 shelters will be removed on Saturday, Nov. 1 and replaced on Sunday, Nov. 2. Bay 3 is served by buses to the eastside (ST Express 532) and the University District (800s)

Bay 1 shelters will be removed on Saturday, Nov. 8 and replaced on Sunday, Nov. 9.

U-PASS now covers Everett, Kitsap, Pierce Transit

riders@commtrans.org — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:49:46 PST

For the first time in U-PASS history, UW faculty, staff and students can ride free anytime anywhere on any Central Puget Sound transit agency bus—just by showing their U-PASS.

Good news for UW commuters. The University of Washington’s award-winning transportation program, U-PASS, has welcomed Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit and Everett Transit as partners to offer region-wide bus service for U-PASS holders.

Please see the full UW news release at http://www.washington.edu/commuterservices/news/story.php?id=166.

Mill Creek Garage Sale Reroute

riders@commtrans.org — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:57:21 PST

Effective 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4

Due to heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Village Green Drive during the semi-annual Mill Creek garage sale, Routes 114 and 115 will be rerouted during the event.

Buses will remain on Seattle Hill Road rather than looping around on Village Green Dr. and Mill Creek Blvd.

Temporary bus stops will be on MIll Creek Rd. at Village Green Drive. Buses will serve regular stops.

Route 115 To Lynnwood/Edmonds:

· Temporary Zone east of Village Green Dr, on Mill Creek Rd

· Regular zone south of Seattle Hill Rd, on southbound 35^th Ave

· Regular zone west of Mill Creek Blvd, on 164^th St

Route 115 To Mill Creek (Center):

· Regular zone on northbound 35^th Ave, south of Seattle Hill Rd

· Temporary zone west of Village Green Dr, on Mill Creek Rd

Route 114 To Lynnwood/Edmonds:

· Temporary Zone west of Village Green Dr, on Mill Creek Rd

· Regular zone on westbound 153^rd St, just east of SR 527

Route 114 To Silver Firs:

· Temporary zone east of Village Green Dr, on Mill Creek Rd

· Regular zone on 153^rd St, between SR 527 and Mill Creek Blvd

Marysville State Ave Construction

riders@commtrans.org — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:58:53 PST

Starting Sept. 29 and scheduled for approximately two weeks (through Oct. 13), construction will be taking place in the intersection of State Avenue/Smokey Point Blvd & 136th Street NE.

At this time, Route 201 is expected to remain on regular route on State Avenue, but passengers should expect delays.

Columbus Day - Regular Service

riders@commtrans.org — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:43:32 PST

Although Yom Kippur, Oct. 8-9, and Columbus Day, Oct. 13, are observed this month, all Community Transit and Sound Transit operations will operate on regular schedules during these celebrations.

Service Changes Start Sept. 21

riders@commtrans.org — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:43:06 PST

Community Transit routes and schedules will be modified starting Sunday, Sept. 21. Some trips have time changes of 5 minutes or more.

All such major changes are highlighted in the “Guide to Service Changes” brochure on board buses online.

Minor schedule adjustments can be expected on most routes. Please pickup a new Bus Plus book or check our website to confirm the schedule for your regular trips.

New fares are effective Oct. 1.

Route 230 Bus Plus Correction

riders@commtrans.org — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:06:31 PST

In the Local Bus Plus books effective Sept. 21, 2008, the weekday Route 230 trip from Darrington to Smokey Point at 4:22 p.m. reads incorrectly due to the misalignment of trip times. The Forest Service timepoint shows two departure times; the second time is for Timepoint 3. The remaining times for the trip should all be shifted to the right.

Correct times are on the website and as follows:

Darrington & Givens - 4:22 p.m.
U.S. Forest Service Bldg – 4:25 p.m.
Hwy. 530 & Swede Heaven Rd. – 4:35 p.m.
Hwy. 530 & Oso – 4:48 p.m.
Hwy. 530 & Jim Creek Rd. – 4:57 p.m.
Arlington Park & Ride – 5:05 p.m.
Olympic & 1^st St. – 5:09 p.m.
Cascade Valley Hospital – 5:13 p.m.
59^th NE & 188^th NE – 5:21 p.m.
Smokey Pt. Blvd. & 174^th NE – 5:29 p.m.

Boeing Strike Reroute

riders@commtrans.org — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:03:10 PST

Starting Monday, Sept. 8 and throughout the duration of the International Association of Machinists 751 strike, all Community Transit bus service to the Boeing-Everett plant will be rerouted off Boeing property.

During the strike, Community Transit Routes 177, 207, 227, 247, 277 and 280 will serve only two stops in the Boeing area. Click here for a map of the stops and afternoon pick-up times.

All buses will operate on their usual schedule before they arrive at Boeing. Morning routes traveling to Boeing should reach these two stops several minutes earlier than usual.

MORNING STOPS

First Stop: Temporary stop at northbound Seaway & 75th Street SW.

Second Stop: Everett Transit stop at westbound Casino Road near Airport Road.

AFTERNOON STOPS

First Stop: Everett Transit stop at westbound Casino Road near Airport Road.

Second Stop: Temporary stop at northbound Seaway & 75th Street SW.

Mountlake Terrace Park & Ride Closed

riders@commtrans.org — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:47:53 PST

The Mountlake Terrace Park & Ride is closed through 2008 for construction of the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center . Buses continue to serve stops near the park & ride, however the lot itself is not open.

About 390 interim parking spaces (map) have been leased in central Mountlake Terrace for bus commuters. Please park only in stalls marked with yellow striping. They are located at:

Roger’s Market, 23120 56^th Ave. W., 47 spaces
US Bank, 5703 232^nd St. SW, 22 spaces
Vacant lot, 23208 56^th Ave. W., 25 spaces
Calvary Fellowship, 23302 56^th Ave. W., 145 spaces
MLT Christian Church, 5304 232^nd St. SW., 23 spaces
Calvary Tabernacle, 5507 236^th St. SW., 22 spaces
First Baptist Church, 22800 56^th Ave. W., 31 spaces
Street parking on 56^th, 58^th Aves. and 234^th St. SW., 76 spaces

Edmonds Stop Change

riders@commtrans.org — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:08:20 PST

Effective Monday, September 1

The bus stop located at northbound 72nd Avenue W and 216th Street SW will serve only as a drop off location for Routes 110, 404, 405, 406, 810, 870 and 871.

Please board the above routes at the bus stop at the Edmonds Park & Ride, just north of this location.

Monroe Park & Pool Changes

riders@commtrans.org — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:36:17 PST

The Monroe School District parking lot is no longer available for commuter parking as of July 25. The school district has warned people that cars may be towed if they continue to use the lot.

A new park & pool is located at the Monroe Foursquare Church, 17310 W. Main Street. The new park & pool is a few blocks west of the current lot.

Community Transit has leased 30 spots at the church for weekday parking.

New bus stops nearby are served by Routes 271, 275 and 424.