A proposed agreement could put Everett Transit on track to merge with Community Transit, a move supporters say would expand service in Everett while shifting ho
A proposed agreement could put Everett Transit on track to merge with Community Transit, a move supporters say would expand service in Everett while shifting how transit is funded in the city.
Everett Transit and Community Transit could become a single agency if an Interlocal Agreement is approved. The proposed agreement follows public testimony and negotiations between the agencies.
Under the plan, a merger would increase bus service in Everett by 50 percent by 2031. It would also add a Zip Microtransit Zone in Everett by the spring of 2028, with the new zone expected to be operating in March 2028.
The proposal would keep the paratransit service area already in place in Everett. It also states that no one working for Everett Transit would lose their job, with employees transferring to Community Transit or moving into other positions with the City of Everett.
If approved, the annexation of Everett Transit into Community Transit would take effect April 1, 2027. Fares would not change until long-term options are reviewed.
The plan would also change the sales tax rate supporting transit in Everett. If it moves forward, the city’s 0.6% sales tax would be replaced by the 1.2% Snohomish County sales tax that funds Community Transit, a shift that would increase costs for people who live and shop in Everett. The notes indicate that the change would happen April 1 of next year.
Both Everett Transit and Community Transit still must approve the proposed plan. Additional public hearings are expected afterward to gather more input from transit riders.
