Community Transit Rider Alerts http://www.commtrans.org/alerts Weather alerts and news that can affect your commute with Community Transit. en-us Copyright 2012, Community Transit http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:46:41 PST Community Transit http://www.commtrans.org/intmtrls/logo.gif http://www.commtrans.org/ Trip Planner, Bus Plus Books Ready Rider Alert Community Transit's online Trip Planner is available to plan trips for Feb. 20 or later. Bus service information has been updated to include all the changes that will take place on Feb. 20.

Also, Bus Plus schedule books are on board buses so you can review the new schedules and route maps at your convenience. The new route schedules have been online since early January, but many riders have been waiting for the Bus Plus books. Please take only one book for your use to help keep costs down.

All agencies in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties share bus schedule and route data for use in our online Trip Planner, so if your trip involves a transfer across agencies, that information will be presented. The Trip Planner does not have Washington State Ferries information, nor Island Transit or Skagit Transit information.

Community Transit’s online Trip Planner is one of the most popular features of our website. Because we know it is so important, we are constantly working to improve it. When you plan a trip online you can:

  • See a map of your trip, and zoom in to view streets and all bus stops along the way.
  • Start typing a location and get suggestions on matching landmarks.
  • See a list of popular landmarks and plan a trip to or from that location.
  • Bookmark a trip so you can use the same locations again.

Please send feedback about the trip planner to webmaster@commtrans.org.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1749 riders@commtrans.org Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:44:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1749 Routes 113/190 Reroute at Mukilteo Ferry Dock Rider Alert Due to an emergency situation, Route 113 and 190 buses will not be able to serve the Mukilteo Ferry stop at First Street.

Buses will instead stop at 3rd and Loveland. This reroute is in effect both directions until further notice.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1748 riders@commtrans.org Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:48:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1748 MLT Freeway Station Elevators Down Rider Alert Due to a power interruption, the elevators at the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center Freeway Station are out of service until further notice.

Supervisors will direct passengers who need to use the freeway station but cannot use the stairs.

Community Transit and Sound Transit buses to Seattle also operate out of the Lynnwood Transit Center (LTC), just four miles to the north. Customers who typically use the Mountlake Terrace Freeway Station to get to and from downtown Seattle should consider using Lynnwood Transit Center.

Local Route 130 runs between Mountlake Terrace and LTC every 30 minutes all day. Use our online Trip Planner to help plan your trip, or call (425) 353-RIDE (7433) for assistance.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1747 riders@commtrans.org Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:24:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1747 All Buses on Regular Schedules Rider Alert All Community Transit buses are operating on regular routes and schedules today. Swift is operating on regular schedule, but with 40-foot buses.

All Sound Transit buses serving Snohomish County will be on regular route and schedule both Saturday and Sunday.

 

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1746 riders@commtrans.org Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:57:21 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1746 Evening Local Service Rider Alert Conditions continue to improve, although some buses still are on reroute and service still is limited.

Local service will have buses on every route serving some trips as well as the last trip, but they may not be on regular schedules. Swift is operating with 40-foot buses at regular frequencies.

Buses still on reroute include:

  • Route 119 now on regular route.
  • Routes 221 and 280 are not operating on 20th Street in Lake Stevens between the Lundeen/Callow roundabout and Main Street.
  • Route 240 is now serving the Stanwood Senior Center parking lot.

All other local service on regular routes.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1740 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:45:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1740 Evening Commuter Service Rider Alert Sound Transit is operating the regular Route 512 Sunday schedule. This service replaces Routes 510 and 511 today.

Route 513 is not operating today.

Route 535 is operating its Saturday schedule on its regular route and schedule.

Route 532 will not operate, but passengers can use Routes 512 and 535 instead, with a transfer at the Lynnwood Transit Center.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1744 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:28:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1744 Regular Service on Saturday Rider Alert On Saturday, Jan. 21, Community Transit will run regular service on all routes.

Swift will continue to use 40-foot buses, but will run on its regular Saturday schedule.

All Sound Transit buses serving Snohomish County will be on regular route and schedule both Saturday and Sunday.

Thank you for your patience during the inclement weather.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1745 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:25:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1745 Feb. 20 Schedules Available Rider Alert New bus schedules for Community Transit service after the Feb. 20 changes are available here.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1671 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:44:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1671 Trip Planner Includes Maps Rider Alert All agencies in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties share bus schedule and route data for use in our online Trip Planners and by Customer Service staff.

Community Transit’s online Trip Planner is one of the most popular features of our website. Because we know it is so important, we are constantly working to improve it. The latest upgrade includes:

  • See a map of your trip, and zoom in to view streets and all bus stops along the way
  • Start typing a location and get suggestions on matching landmarks
  • See a list of popular landmarks and plan a trip to or from
  • Bookmark a trip so you can use the same locations again

You can send feedback about the trip planner to webmaster@commtrans.org.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1540 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:03:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1540 Buses Serving UW Campus Loop Rider Alert All University District buses now are serving the campus loop.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1743 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:34:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1743 ST Route 535 on Regular Route Rider Alert Sound Transit Route 535 has returned to regular route.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1742 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:40:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1742 Route 110 on Regular Route Rider Alert Route 110 has returned to regular route.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1741 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:03:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1741 Route 116 on Regular Route Rider Alert Route 116 has returned to regular route.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1739 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:10:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1739 Route 131 on Regular Route Rider Alert Route 131 has returned to regular route.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1738 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:36:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1738 Route 120 on Regular Route Rider Alert Route 120 has returned to regular route. Buses will be operating with chains, so delays are likely.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1737 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:31:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1737 Buses Not Serving UW Loop Rider Alert University District buses will not serve the University of Washington loop.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1736 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:47:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1736 Route 115 on Regular Route Rider Alert Route 115 has returned to regular route.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1735 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:42:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1735 Routes 405, 406 on Regular Route Rider Alert Routes 405/406 will serve 220th. Buses on regular route.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1733 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:10:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1733 Inclement Weather Rider Alert Snow and icy conditions could impact your transit service. Community Transit makes every effort to maintain both safety and bus service, as well as to communicate with our customers. Please check our website at www.communitytransit.org before you leave to see the latest service information. Often, conditions may change from earlier forecasts.

In snowy or icy conditions, buses may be delayed or detoured. Community Transit has an electronic alerts system that allows people to be notified via email or text whenever major impacts occur. You can sign up based on the bus routes you ride and also by park & ride.

Rider Alerts and our website are updated regularly whenever weather-related reroutes or system-wide delays impact our system. On weekdays, we post changes by 5 a.m. and afternoon updates by 2 p.m., as well as regular updates throughout the day as needed. A forecast for the start of service the following day is posted by 8 p.m. Please be aware that in bad road conditions, service may be very limited. We do our best to allow you to make plans in advance.

Please keep these things in mind:

  • Get to a park & ride or other major hub for the best service options.
  • Snow or wind damage in one area may cause delays elsewhere in our system.
  • During icy conditions, a bus will not stop on a hill. Make sure you wait for the bus on level ground and wait until it stops completely before approaching it.
  • Make sure you are visible to the coach operator. Carry a flashlight or something reflective to use for flagging the bus and wear light or bright outerwear.
  • Dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear. You may need to wait longer or walk more in poor conditions.

Some useful links:

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1718 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:02:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1718 Friday Local Service Reroutes Rider Alert Due to icy conditions, Community Transit service will be limited today.

Local service will have buses on every route, serving the first and last scheduled trips as well as some trips in between, but they may not be on regular schedules. Swift will operate with 40-foot buses at 20-minute frequencies.
In addition, there are numerous reroutes:
  • Route 110 is not operating west of the Edmonds Park & Ride. Passengers should use Route 131 and Swift or Route 118, traveling via Aurora Village, to or from downtown Edmonds.
  • Route 115 is not operating its regular route on Village Green Drive, instead buses are using Route 116 routing to 148th via Village Green Drive by Trillium Blvd.
  • Route 116 is not operating west of Edmonds Community College.
  • Route 119 has two reroutes:
    • No service west of 52nd Ave., in the Meadowdale area. Buses will not operate on 168th, Olympic View Drive and most of 176th.
    • No service on 148th, Jefferson, 150th or 18th. Buses are operating on 36th, 164th and Ash Way, and 56th until further notice.
  • Route 120 has two reroutes:
    • No service on local roads east of 28th Ave. W. in Lynnwood to the Canyon Park Park & Ride. Buses will travel on I-5 and I-405 to serve Canyon Park.
    • No service on local roads east of the Canyon Park Park & Ride.
  • Route 121 is not serving local roads between Canyon Park Park & Ride and UW Bothell. Buses will travel on I-405 to the Beardslee exit to serve the campus.
  • Route 131 will not serve 244th Street or Firdale Avenue. Buses will operate on Hwy 104 between Aurora Village and the Edmonds Senior Center.
  • Route 221 is not operating on 20th Street in Lake Stevens between the Lundeen/Callow roundabout and Main Street.
  • Route 240 is not serving the Stanwood Senior Center, but stops at the high school.

Updates will be posted if conditions change.

]]> http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1725 riders@commtrans.org Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:54:00 PST http://www.commtrans.org/alert/1725