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==History==
==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.<ref name="WSDOT-1996">{{WSDOT Public Transit Summary |year=1996 |page=99 |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref> Bus service began on November 3, 1993, with a network of four routes serving the two cities and no fares.<ref name="SVH-2013">{{cite news |last=Lerman |first=Rachel |date=November 19, 2013 |title=Skagit Transit ridership hits high point in October |url=https://www.goskagit.com/all_access/skagit-transit-ridership-hits-high-point-in-october/article_8880dde5-b61e-5d06-a9ed-145169dcbbe5.html |work=[[Skagit Valley Herald]] |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref><ref name="SVH-20Years">{{cite news |last=Hixson |first=Russell |date=December 28, 2013 |title=Skagit Transit celebrates 20 years of bus service |url=https://www.goskagit.com/all_access/skagit-transit-celebrates-years-of-bus-service/article_c720d5a8-c9ed-5869-bd0e-0e7cd5acf4fa.html |work=Skagit Valley Herald |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref> The cities of Anacortes, La Conner, and Sedro-Wollley were annexed into the Skagit Transit service area in 1994, followed by Bayview and Concrete in 1995.<ref name="WSDOT-1996"/>
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.<ref name="WSDOT-1996">{{WSDOT Public Transit Summary |year=1996 |page=99 |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref> Bus service began on November 3, 1993, with a network of four routes serving the two cities and no fares.<ref name="SVH-2013">{{cite news |last=Lerman |first=Rachel |date=November 19, 2013 |title=Skagit Transit ridership hits high point in October |url=https://www.goskagit.com/all_access/skagit-transit-ridership-hits-high-point-in-october/article_8880dde5-b61e-5d06-a9ed-145169dcbbe5.html |work=[[Skagit Valley Herald]] |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref><ref name="SVH-20Years">{{cite news |last=Hixson |first=Russell |date=December 28, 2013 |title=Skagit Transit celebrates 20 years of bus service |url=https://www.goskagit.com/all_access/skagit-transit-celebrates-years-of-bus-service/article_c720d5a8-c9ed-5869-bd0e-0e7cd5acf4fa.html |work=Skagit Valley Herald |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref name="WSDOT-1996"/>


Service was cut after the passage of [[Initiative 695 (Washington)|Initiative 695]] in 2000, and voters rejected a sales tax increase to support restored service.<ref name="SVH-2013"/><ref name="SVH-20Years"/> Skagit Transit began operating inter-county routes to Island and Whatcom counties in 2005,<ref name="WSDOT-2005">{{WSDOT Public Transit Summary |year=2005 |page=131 |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref> and expanded with a Mount Vernon–Everett commuter route in 2006 part-funded by Island Transit and the state government.<ref>{{WSDOT Public Transit Summary |year=2006 |page=107 |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=June 21, 2006 |title=Direct bus service offered from Island and Skagit counties to Everett Station |url=http://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/direct-bus-service-offered-from-island-and-skagit-counties-to-everett-station/ |work=South Whidbey Record |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref> The agency also took ownership of [[Skagit Station]] in Mount Vernon, which is served by [[Amtrak Cascades|Amtrak ''Cascades'']] and Island Transit.<ref name="WSDOT-2005"/> A 0.2 percent sales tax increase was approved by voters in the November 2008 election, allowing for expanded service.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schwartz |first=Ralph |date=December 7, 2008 |title=Growth on transit cools, but buses remain popular |url=https://www.goskagit.com/news/growth-on-transit-cools-but-buses-remain-popular/article_d22f87bc-8a73-5f30-8b0f-6f6523c0c477.html |work=Skagit Valley Herald |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref>
Service was cut after the passage of [[Washington Initiative 695|Initiative 695]] in 2000. A sales tax increase to restore service was rejected by voters in 2002;<ref name="SVH-2013"/><ref name="SVH-20Years"/> as a result, the agency began charging fares.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lange |first=Larry |date=July 6, 2007 |title=Free bus service: Is it viable? |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/local/transportation/article/free-bus-service-is-it-viable-1243031.php |work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]] |accessdate=September 8, 2024}}</ref> Skagit Transit began operating inter-county routes to Island and Whatcom counties in 2005,<ref name="WSDOT-2005">{{WSDOT Public Transit Summary |year=2005 |page=131 |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref> and expanded with a Mount Vernon–Everett commuter route in 2006 part-funded by Island Transit and the state government.<ref>{{WSDOT Public Transit Summary |year=2006 |page=107 |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=June 21, 2006 |title=Direct bus service offered from Island and Skagit counties to Everett Station |url=http://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/direct-bus-service-offered-from-island-and-skagit-counties-to-everett-station/ |work=South Whidbey Record |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref> The agency also took ownership of [[Skagit Station]] in Mount Vernon, which is served by [[Amtrak Cascades|Amtrak ''Cascades'']] and Island Transit.<ref name="WSDOT-2005"/> A 0.2 percent sales tax increase was approved by voters in the November 2008 election, allowing for expanded service.<ref>{{cite news |last=Schwartz |first=Ralph |date=December 7, 2008 |title=Growth on transit cools, but buses remain popular |url=https://www.goskagit.com/news/growth-on-transit-cools-but-buses-remain-popular/article_d22f87bc-8a73-5f30-8b0f-6f6523c0c477.html |work=Skagit Valley Herald |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref>


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{official website|http://www.skagittransit.org}}
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Skagit Transit
Founded1993
Headquarters600 County Shop Lane, Burlington, WA 98233-9772
Service areaSkagit County, WA
Service typebus service, dial-a-bus, vanpool
Routes19 fixed-route, paratransit[1]
Stops505[1]
HubsSkagit Station
Fleetfixed-route, paratransit, vanpool[1]
Daily ridership1,308[1]
Websitewww.skagittransit.org

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.[2] The agency was founded in 1993 and is funded by a 0.4 percent local sales tax.

History

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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.[3] Bus service began on November 3, 1993, with a network of four routes serving the two cities and no fares.[4][5] 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.[3]

Service was cut after the passage of Initiative 695 in 2000. A sales tax increase to restore service was rejected by voters in 2002;[4][5] as a result, the agency began charging fares.[6] Skagit Transit began operating inter-county routes to Island and Whatcom counties in 2005,[7] and expanded with a Mount Vernon–Everett commuter route in 2006 part-funded by Island Transit and the state government.[8][9] The agency also took ownership of Skagit Station in Mount Vernon, which is served by Amtrak Cascades and Island Transit.[7] A 0.2 percent sales tax increase was approved by voters in the November 2008 election, allowing for expanded service.[10]

Facilities

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The primary maintenance and administration facility for Skagit Transit is located in Burlington.[11]

Skagit Station

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Main article: Skagit Transportation Center

A multimodal station[12] 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.[13]

Fares

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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.[14] Since 2022, youth fares on Skagit Transit have been free as part of a statewide program.[15] The agency also offers day passes and monthly passes for both regular and reduced fares.[14] Fares can be paid with cash or the Umo fare card and smartphone app, which is shared with the Whatcom Transportation Authority.[16]

Bus routes

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A Gillig Low Floor on Route 90X, at Everett Station after the arrival of a Sounder run from Seattle.

Local routes

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As of the May 1, 2023 service.[17]

  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Public Transportation Division (November 2008). Summary of Public Transportation — 2007 (PDF) (Report). Washington State Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  2. ^ "Skagit Transit - Routes". www.skagittransit.org. 2012-02-07. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  3. ^ a b Public Transportation and Rail Division (September 1997). Public Transportation Systems in Washington State, 1996 Summary (PDF) (Report). Washington State Department of Transportation. p. 99. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Lerman, Rachel (November 19, 2013). "Skagit Transit ridership hits high point in October". Skagit Valley Herald. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Hixson, Russell (December 28, 2013). "Skagit Transit celebrates 20 years of bus service". Skagit Valley Herald. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  6. ^ Lange, Larry (July 6, 2007). "Free bus service: Is it viable?". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Public Transportation Division (August 2006). Summary of Public Transportation — 2005 (PDF) (Report). Washington State Department of Transportation. p. 131. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  8. ^ Public Transportation Division (September 2007). Summary of Public Transportation — 2006 (PDF) (Report). Washington State Department of Transportation. p. 107. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  9. ^ "Direct bus service offered from Island and Skagit counties to Everett Station". South Whidbey Record. June 21, 2006. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  10. ^ Schwartz, Ralph (December 7, 2008). "Growth on transit cools, but buses remain popular". Skagit Valley Herald. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  11. ^ "Skagit Transit - General Information". www.skagittransit.org. 2007-07-07. Archived from the original on July 7, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  12. ^ "Skagit Transit - Skagit Station". www.skagittransit.org. 2007-07-07. Archived from the original on July 7, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  13. ^ "Skagit Transit - 90X Everett Connector". skat.baron-co.com. 2007-01-04. Archived from the original on January 4, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  14. ^ a b "Fares". Skagit Transit. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  15. ^ Richardson, Vince (September 9, 2022). "Skagit Transit's Youth Ride Free program in full swing". Skagit Valley Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  16. ^ "Skagit, Whatcom transportation authorities join fare systems to help bus riders". Skagit Valley Herald. October 12, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  17. ^ "Skagit Transit Routes webpage". Skagit Transit. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
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