Spring Service Change Brings Shifts in Transit Service Across Puget Sound
Service changes are coming to Puget Sound transit agencies late this month, as part of annual spring adjustments. The biggest will be in Snohomish County with implementation of Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line and some related bus network changes, but Sound Transit, King County Metro, and Pierce Transit will also see some changes. Sound Transit will also be launching an abbreviated but long-awaited version of East Link (2 Line) light rail in late April, independently of these planned changes to bus routes.
Metro’s RapidRide H Line and Route 28 will get a bit more frequent service, but a few other routes will see slight cuts. Overall, Metro service continues to be well below pre-pandemic levels as the agency seeks to rebuild its staff capacity and recruit more bus drivers and mechanics. The last service change in September 2023 featured a 4% cut to scheduled service, which Metro said was necessary to restore service reliability and reduce the incidence of missed trips.
Community Transit changes start March 30 with a new Swift line
On March 30, Community Transit will launch its third Swift bus rapid transit (BRT) line, the Orange Line. Connecting McCollum Park and Ride in Everett with Edmonds Transit Center in Edmonds, service will run every 10-12 minutes during peak hours and midday on weekdays and every 20 minutes evenings and weekends.
With the launch of the Orange Line, Community Transit will also make the following changes to other routes to optimize its new network:
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