Changes coming soon – get ready and plan your trip now

Community Transit is making major changes and improvements to bus service on Sept. 14. The changes come two weeks after Sound Transit’s Link light rail 1 Line extends to Snohomish County. It’s not too early for people to plan their new commute or explore new ways to travel by transit. Trip planning tools (below) are now available to help people get ready for Sept. 14.

What can riders expect on Sept. 14?

• Riders should check for schedule updates since there are changes on most routes for more frequent and reliable service.
• Commuter routes to Northgate and Seattle will be eliminated and replaced with new express and local routes that connect to light rail. Swift Blue Line is also extending south to connect to the Shoreline North/185th light rail station.
• There will be more bus service running more often, including on weekends.
• Simplified bus fares start Sept. 1 — $2.50 for all adult fares, $1.25 discounted fares for those who qualify, and kids 18 and under ride free. Using an ORCA card is the easiest way to pay.

Riders should take a few steps now to get ready for Sept. 14:

• Check Maps & Schedules on Community Transit’s website to view the Sept. 14 preview schedules.
• Use the Plan My Trip tool to build a customized trip plan any time. Be sure to set the arrival or departure date to Sept. 14 or later.
• Visit the Service Change web page to see maps and videos for changing routes.
• Contact Customer Care at riders@commtrans.org or (425) 353-RIDE (7433) for personalized trip planning or printed materials.