Snohomish Times: County News - Snohomish Washington

Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
No Community Transit Bus Service on Labor Day

Snohomish County, Wash. - Community Transit buses and DART paratransit service will not operate on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.

The RideStore also will be closed on Labor Day. In June, Community Transit suspended Sunday and major holiday service as part of the agency's cost-cutting measures. Sundays and holidays had less than a quarter of the ridership of a regular weekday.

Community Transit does not expect to restore Sunday or major holiday service this year or in 2011. By suspending service on these low ridership days, Community Transit is able to maintain frequent service on days with much greater demand.

Community Transit's revenues have dropped severely in the recent years due to the prolonged recession, falling to 2005 levels. Sound Transit and Everett Transit continue to provide service seven days a week.

Community Transit strives to help Puget Sound commuters think transit first. With 54 local and commuter bus routes and one of the nations largest vanpool programs, the agency is a leader in finding new ways to make alternative transportation an attractive option.

Call Community Transit at (425) 353-RIDE or (800) 562-1375 for bus information, or (888) 814-1300 for carpool or vanpool information, or go to www.communitytransit.org.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Fair's opening ceremony
The Evergreen State Fairs opening ceremony Thursday, beginning at 2 p.m., will highlight generational changes found in Snohomish County as officials honor a new Centennial Farm Family as well as the youth winners of the first "Living Evergreen" essay contest.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Board to Host Service Change Hearing
The Community Transit Board of Directors will have a public hearing regarding the proposed February 2011 service change at its regular meeting, scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 in the agency's Board Room, located at 7100 Hardeson Road.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Free Fair Admission, HAPPENING NOW!
The 102nd Evergreen State Fair opens its doors Thursday, Aug. 26, with free gate admission for all from 10 am. until 1 p.m.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

ECEAP offers healthcare
Snohomish Countys Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) will again deliver the Health Care Institute to more than 300 underserved families in Snohomish County.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Critical need for volunteer ombudsmen
There is a critical need for volunteer ombudsmen throughout Snohomish County to assist the elderly living in adult family homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

County offers new round of lodging-tax tourism grants
Snohomish County is currently accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that promote tourism and overnight stays in the county.

Thursday, August 05, 2010

County seeks volunteers for Council on Aging
Snohomish County residents interested in the needs and issues facing older persons and younger persons with disabilities are needed for the Snohomish County Council on Aging.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Snohomish County seeks marine resource volunteers
A day at the beach in Snohomish County is a day full of possibilities. Sunny summer days bring warmth to sandy stretches of wave-swept shoreline.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Snohomish County's fleet ranks 30th in North America
For the fourth consecutive year, Snohomish County has been named one of 100 Best Fleets in North America. This year, Snohomish County ranks 30, its highest ranking ever.

Friday, July 23, 2010

County awarded federal funds to assist homeless
Snohomish County's Human Services Department was awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a new homeless assistance project.