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Everett Transit will become part of Community Transit on April 1, 2027
Everett's transit sales tax rises from 0.6% to 1.2% on April 1, 2027
Sources: The Urbanist, KIRO 7 News Seattle
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Now | 0.6% |
| From April 1, 2027 | 1.2% |
If you ride the bus in Everett, a big change is coming. The Everett City Council and the Community Transit board voted unanimously this week to fold Everett Transit, the city's own agency since 1969, into Community Transit. The city will stop running transit on April 1, 2027.
That same day, the transit sales tax in Everett rises from 0.6% to 1.2%. In return, a Community Transit news release promises 50% more bus service in Everett by 2031, with more frequent buses and earlier and later trips.
- Zip Shuttle on-demand zone: planned for Everett by spring 2028
- Paratransit: current Everett customers keep eligibility and service area
- Everett Transit staff: jobs at Community Transit or with the city
- Service expansions: planned to start in early 2028
Not everyone's convinced. Residents pushed back at Wednesday's council meeting, and union talks for Everett Transit employees are still ahead. The merger is also meant to reduce transfers across Snohomish County.
Everett's bus merger moves from votes to service changes through 2031
- Nov. 4Everett City Council votes unanimously to approve the interlocal agreement.
- Nov. 5Community Transit board votes unanimously to approve the agreement.
- April 2027Community Transit takes over transit in Everett, and the sales tax rises to 1.2%.
- Early 2028Planned Community Transit service expansions begin in Everett.
- Spring '28A Zip Shuttle on-demand rideshare zone is planned for Everett.
- By 2031Bus service in Everett is set to grow 50%.
Sources: The Urbanist, MyEverettNews.com, KIRO 7 News Seattle
