TransitThursday, November 5
Everett's council votes 7-0 to merge Everett Transit into Community Transit
The Daily Marysville team
The Everett City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the merger, which would likely end the city's 57 years of running its own transit system. Everett Transit may cease to exist April 1. Community Transit's board votes this afternoon on the interlocal agreement that would finalize it.
Several members said yes with reservations. Ben Zarlingo called his vote a very uncomfortable yes, and Bret Bader said "a very divided yes."
The deal moves $54.5 million to Everett and $16 million to CT
- $54.5 million
- Community Transit would pay Everett in total
- $42.5 million
- of that for infrastructure, vehicles and equipment
- $16 million
- in Everett transit reserves going to Community Transit
- $300,000
- a year for five years to lease the operations center
Source: Everett Post
- Transit sales tax in Everett: 0.6% to 1.2%
- Bus service in Everett: supporters say a 50% boost as soon as 2031
- Paratransit: riders who turn 65 after the merger won't automatically qualify
Some speakers at public hearings raised worries about seniority for transferring Everett Transit employees, and paratransit riders voiced concerns about access at the council vote.
Everett Transit's end could come April 1
- 1969Everett begins operating its own transit system.
- Nov. 4Everett's council votes 7-0 to approve the merger.
- Nov. 5Community Transit's board will vote on the interlocal agreement in the afternoon.
- April 1Everett Transit may cease to exist.
Sources: HeraldNet.com, Everett Post
Sources: HeraldNet.com, Everett Post