Getting around Stanwood with Community Transit

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Community Transit is here to get you where you want to go. We are proud to be a part of the Stanwood community — we live here, ride here, and drive here. Wherever you need to go in Stanwood, feel good about how you get there.

 

About Stanwood

Stanwood is 50 miles north of Seattle, at the mouth of the Stillaguamish River near Camano Island. As of the 2010 census, its population is 6,231. Public transportation in Stanwood is provided by Community Transit and Island Transit, the transit authorities of Snohomish and Island counties, respectively. Some of the options for people traveling in Stanwood include three bus routes served Community Transit buses, DART paratransit service, and Vanpool.

Stanwood is also served by a north–south railroad owned by BNSF Railway, which operates freight and passenger rail service to the city. Amtrak's Cascades provides daily passenger rail service at Stanwood station in downtown Stanwood, continuing south to Seattle and north to Vancouver, British Columbia.

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News / Published on Oct 6, 2023

“Journey 2050” draft plan lays out Community Transit’s vision and long-term priorities

Public asked to comment on mix of services that will define the future of public transit in Snohomish County
Cover image for Community Transit's draft Journey 2050 Long Range Plan shows riders on their mobile phones with a bus parked nearby.

Community Transit is asking Snohomish County residents, transit riders, and anyone who travels in the county to comment on “Journey 2050”, the agency’s draft long range plan released this week. The plan reflects community priorities as well as changes in regional transportation options and outlines a service vision in response to major growth expected in the county. The final plan will guide Community Transit’s investments in services and infrastructure for decades, setting the course for how people will use transit in their daily lives, whether it’s to travel to appointments, work, school, shopping, airport trips, or events throughout the region.

Journey 2050 builds on the agency’s vision for expanding transit service and incorporates several fundamental changes:

  • Service Growth ─ Significantly increase service to meet the needs of the county, particularly in regional growth centers with high concentrations of people and jobs. Types of services include Swift bus rapid transit (BRT); regular bus service with improved frequency and connections; and Innovative Services, such as Zip Alderwood Shuttle.
  • Regional Transit Expansion ─ Continue to optimize the transit system in Snohomish County in alignment with regional transit expansion, including connecting to light rail and regional BRT.
  • Emerging Mobility Options ─ Develop new and innovative service types such as Zip to improve mobility options for the community. This may include on-demand or flexible route services and existing services such as DART paratransit and Vanpool.
  • Zero Emissions Fleet ─ Set a goal of transitioning to a zero emissions fleet by 2044 in order to reduce the impact on the environment. Transforming the fleet from diesel-powered to zero-emissions buses is the largest single investment Community Transit has planned to date.

 Members of the public can comment on the plan, which can be found here, in a variety of ways through Nov. 2:

 

In 2022, community members and organizations gave input on their priorities for the future of transit through a survey and interviews. This input helped shape the draft Journey 2050 plan. The Community Transit Board of Directors will consider the draft plan at the Dec. 7 board meeting.

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Written by Monica Spain, Public Information Officer