Sound Transit seeks comment on bus changes ahead of Lynnwood Link
EVERETT — Sound Transit is looking to change several of its express bus services with routes in Snohomish County ahead of light rail arriving later this year.
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The agency is seeking public comment on the proposed changes to its Annual Service Plan — which includes all transit services Sound Transit offers — until Jan. 30. The routes slated for changes include: 510, 512, and 513. A new route, 515, could also be added.
Route 510 currently runs between Everett and Seattle. Under the new plan, it would continue to do so. The route would be reevaluated once the east extension of the light rail track fully opens, which is currently slated for 2025.
The 512 and 513 currently run from Everett to Northgate. Once the Lynnwood Link extension opens, the routes would be shortened to end at the Lynnwood City Center Transit Station. The current 512 and 513 runs are about 40 minutes to Northgate.
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Sound Transit invites the public to view, comment on the 2024 ST Express Bus Service Plan
Sound Transit invites the public to learn more about the second phase of the 2024 Service Plan, which includes ST Express bus changes that will connect riders to the extended 1 Line. Service is scheduled to open this fall serving four new Link stations: Lynnwood City Center, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline North/185th, and Shoreline South/148th, with trains arriving as often as every 8-10 minutes.
Anticipating rush-hour crowding between Northgate and Downtown Seattle when the 1 Line extension to Lynnwood opens, the original ST Express bus restructure has been postponed, and replaced with a temporary revision focused on enhancing service between Snohomish County and Downtown Seattle. People can learn about the proposed ST Express service changes included in the 2024 Service Plan Phase Two on the service plan website.
Comments can be submitted by email or phone at[link:servicechanges@soundtransit.org| servicechanges@soundtransit.org] or 206-553-3774 through Jan. 30.
Sound Transit remains committed to working closely with its partners to continue serving the public. Efforts will continue to prioritize serving riders who depend on Sound Transit’s services, including seniors, people with disabilities and Title VI protected populations (minority, low income and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations).
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