Skagit Transit
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Skagit Transit is a public transit system in Skagit County, Washington, US. It operates 19 fixed-route bus routes, as well as paratransit and vanpool services across the entire county.[1] The agency was founded in 1993 and is funded by a 0.4 percent local sales tax.
History
The Skagit County public transportation benefit area, funded by a 0.2 percent sales tax, was approved by voters in Mount Vernon and Burlington in November 1992.[2] Bus service began on November 3, 1993, with a network of four routes serving the two cities and no fares.[3][4] The cities of Anacortes, La Conner, and Sedro-Woolley were annexed into the Skagit Transit service area in 1994, followed by Bayview and Concrete in 1995.[2]
Service was cut after the passage of Initiative 695 in 2000. A sales tax increase to restore service was rejected by voters in 2002;[3][4] as a result, the agency began charging fares.[5] Skagit Transit began operating inter-county routes to Island and Whatcom counties in 2005,[6] and expanded with a Mount Vernon–Everett commuter route in 2006 part-funded by Island Transit and the state government.[7][8] The agency also took ownership of Skagit Station in Mount Vernon, which is served by Amtrak Cascades and Island Transit.[6] A 0.2 percent sales tax increase was approved by voters in the November 2008 election, allowing for expanded service.[9]
Facilities
The primary maintenance and administration facility for Skagit Transit is located in Burlington.[10]
Skagit Station
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A multimodal station[11] serviced by Greyhound, Amtrak Cascades, Bellingham Connector (Whatcom Transportation Authority), Island Connector (Island Transit) and Everett Express which connects with Sounder commuter rail in Everett.[12]
Fares
Regular fares for adults are $1 each way on local routes and $2 on County Connector routes; reduced fares for senior citizens, veterans, and people with disabilities are half the regular fare.[13] Since 2022, youth fares on Skagit Transit have been free as part of a statewide program.[14] The agency also offers day passes and monthly passes for both regular and reduced fares.[13] Fares can be paid with cash or the Umo fare card and smartphone app, which is shared with the Whatcom Transportation Authority.[15]
Bus routes
Local routes
As of the May 1, 2023 service.[16]
- Route 101 - Burlington, Washington Circular
- Route 202 - Skagit Station/South MV Park & Ride
- Route 204 - Skagit Station to Skagit Highlands via Skagit Valley College
- Route 205 - Skagit Valley College to Skagit Station
- Route 206 - Skagit Station to Skagit Valley Hospital via Mount Baker Middle School
- Route 207 - Skagit Station to Walmart to Skagit Valley College
- Route 208 - Skagit Station to Chuckanut Park & Ride Burlington
- Route 300 - Sedro Woolley Circular from Sedro Woolley Park and Ride
- Route 301 - Burlington to Sedro Woolley Park & Ride from Chuckanut Park & Ride
- Route 305 - Skagit Valley College to Sedro-Woolley via Clear Lake
- Route 409 - 10th & Q Street to Island Hospital
- Route 410 - March Point Park & Ride to Anacortes ferry terminal
- Route 513 - Burlington, Washington to Anacortes, via Skagit Regional Airport from Chuckanut Park & Ride
- Route 615 - March Point Park & Ride to La Conner to Mount Vernon
- Route 717 - Concrete Park and Ride to Cape Horn to Cedar Grove
- Route 40X - Skagit Station to March's Point Park and Ride
- Route 70X - Skagit Station to Concrete Park and Ride
County Connector Routes
- Bellingham Connector (Route 80X) - Mount Vernon to Bellingham
- Everett Connector (Route 90X)- Burlington to Everett Station, via Mount Vernon
References
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External links
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