TransitFriday, November 6
Everett Transit will fold into Community Transit on April 1, 2027, after unanimous votes
The Daily Everett team
If you ride Everett Transit, here's the timeline. The Community Transit board voted 9-0 Thursday to finalize the merger, a day after the Everett City Council approved the agreement 7-0. Everett Transit, a city system since 1969, stops operating April 1, 2027, and its routes and schedules will mostly stay the same until then.
- Extra tax: 6 cents on a $10 taxable purchase
- Employees: Everett Transit staff can work for Community Transit or the city
- Contracts: labor agreements of transferring employees will be honored
- Details and the agreement: ctgo.org/everett-updates
Everett Transit's handoff runs from this week to 2031
- Nov. 4Everett City Council approves the interlocal agreement.
- Nov. 5Community Transit board votes to finalize the consolidation.
- Jan. 2027Public is invited to help plan an integrated transit network.
- April 2027Everett Transit ceases operations and Community Transit takes over.
- Spring '28An on-demand Zip shuttle zone is planned to launch in Everett.
- 2031Transit service in Everett is set to be up 50%.
Sources: HeraldNet.com, KOMO, Everett Post
If you use paratransit, current Everett riders as of March 31, 2027 keep the service. Riders who turn 65 after the merger no longer automatically qualify and would have to meet ADA requirements. Union seniority will be settled in collective bargaining after labor contracts expire at the end of 2027.
The transit sales tax in Everett doubles, and there's no public vote because a 2025 state law removed that requirement. Steve Oss, union president for Everett Transit drivers, said fares would jump from $2 to $3.
Everett riders would pay a higher tax and fare
| Everett Transit | Measure | Community Transit |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6% | Transit sales tax | 1.2% |
| $2 | Passenger fare | $3 |
Sources: HeraldNet.com, KIRO 7 News Seattle
Sources: HeraldNet.com, KOMO, KIRO 7 News Seattle, Everett Post