Everett Transit long-range plan approved

EVERETT — In the next 20 years, Everett residents may see increased bus service and new ways to get around their neighborhoods, pending the implementation of a long-range plan for Everett Transit that the city council approved Wednesday.

In the plan, Everett Transit states that it hopes to increase its fixed-route bus service by 25% through 2045 by increasing frequency and coverage on key bus routes — including Routes 3, 8, 12 and 29. The municipal transit agency also plans to extend service hours on weekdays and weekends.

It also includes plans to introduce new on-demand service — known as microtransit — in certain less-dense neighborhoods where traditional fixed-route bus service previously faced challenges due to low ridership. The new on-demand zones would be located along West Mukilteo Boulevard and in the Valley View neighborhood. They could be implemented in 2032.

Both Community Transit and King County Metro operate similar services in certain areas, using minivans to transport people, similar to a rideshare service. For those services, riders pay the same fee as a bus fare.

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