Riders boarded Swift Orange Line 810,000 times in its first year

Pictured above: A Swift Orange Line bus drives through Lynnwood City Center Station.

On March 30, 2024, at 5:54 a.m., the first two Swift Orange Line buses hit the road, launching a new transit option for people in Snohomish County. One year later, the Swift Orange Line has logged more than 810,000 boardings (and counting!) —offering fast, frequent, and reliable service to thousands of riders every day.

Swift Orange Line is Community Transit’s third bus rapid transit (BRT) route, joining the Swift Blue and Green lines to form a growing network. It links riders to popular destinations like McCollum Park, Mill Creek Town Center, Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood City Center Station, and Edmonds College. And, for those heading into Seattle, it connects to Link light rail at Lynnwood City Center Station.

Here are a few highlights from the Orange Line’s first year:

• Total Orange Line boardings since launch: 810,000+
• Total Orange Line trips since launch: 62,000+
• Orange Line station with the most boardings: Lynnwood City Center Station
• Busiest hour of the day on Orange Line: 4-5 p.m. (220 average daily boardings from 4-5 p.m.)

Pictured above: A group of elected officials and Community Transit board members stand together at the Swift Orange Line ribbon cutting on March 30, 2024.

In 2024, we launched the Orange Line in style. A few hours after service started, we held a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Community Transit board members and elected officials, including the acting administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. That afternoon, more than 1,200 people joined us at Edmonds College for the Swift Orange Line Block Party. With food trucks, local vendors, live music, and lots of community energy, it was a day to remember!

“The launch of the Swift Orange Line one year ago marked a major milestone—not just for Community Transit, but for transit in the region,” said Melissa Cauley, Community Transit’s Chief Planning and Development Officer. “Thanks to our riders, employees, and community partners, the Orange Line is helping shape a more connected future for our community.”  

Pictured above: A picture from the Swift Orange Line Block Party on March 30, 2024. Over 1,200 people attended the event.

Swift is a convenient way to get around the community with fast, frequent, and easy-to-ride service, and buses arriving every 10 minutes during most travel hours. Visit our website to learn more about Community Transit’s Swift network, including the future Swift Gold Line.