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Community Transit operates all local service in Snohomish county with the exception of Everett which has its own transit system. Community Transit operates 28 local routes and 25 commuter lines into and out of Seattle during rush hours. They also contract five Sound Transit routes that operate within the county.

The fleet consist of approximately 270 buses, all from New Flyer consisting from D40LFs D40LFRs, D60HF & D60LFs, Inveros & DE60LFA for the Swift BRT service.

 

Community Transit New Flyer D40LF #5130, the last of 30 ordered in 1995 sits at Aurora Village, one of four lines to serve this hub along with King County Metro:

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Route 101, which is one of C.Ts heaviest routes outside of the swift also operates from Aurora Village T.C. Here is #5124 prior to depature:

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Community Transit #9168, one of a batch of 20 NFIs and among the last 40 footers to be equipped with DD50 engines is seen at Everett Station on Route 271:

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In 2009, Community Transit started the Swift Line, a Bus Rapid Transit service operating between Aurora Village & Everett Station. The line uses 15 New Flyer DE62LFAs equipped with interior bike racks and seating for approx. 43. Here is #29701 at Aurora Village prior to departure:

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Everett Transit operates several lines within the city of Everett and surrounding areas. Here are a few photos of their fleet:

 

Orion V #B0122 loading up on Route 17:

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Gillig Advantage #B0201:

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Among the newest in the fleet are Gillig Advantage Hybrids with BRT styling. Here is B0502 on an unknown route:

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Videos:

 

Community Transit New Flyer D40LF #5115: Detroit Diesel Series 50/Allison B400R:

 

 

Community Transit New Flyer DE62LFA #29701: Cummins ISL/Allison EP50 Hybrid Drive

 

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