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Transportation
Linda, Ben and Tony recently experienced how easy it is to take public transportation from Whidbey Island to Seattle and home again – stress-free! Courtesy Island Transit
Why I Ride: Exploring Seattle with public transportation...
By Island Transit • November 4, 2024 6:00 am

This past September, Island Transit had the pleasure of coordinating a field trip with members of the Langley Climate Crisis…

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Transit riders Nathan, Parker and Zackary. Photos courtesy Island Transit
Why I Ride: Island Transit celebrates passion and...
By Island Transit • July 22, 2024 6:30 am

The Island Transit rebranding event was more than just a celebration of a new look and feel; it was a…

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Bryan, Sno-Isle’s Clinton Library Manager, enjoys his daily commute with Island Transit.
Sno-Isle Library manager commutes to work, and advocates...
By Island Transit • June 24, 2024 6:00 am

Meet Bryan, the Sno-Isle’s Clinton Library Manager and recent transplant from Eastern Washington.

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Island Transit rider Gayle, with bus driver Tino. Gayle appreciates the cleanliness of Island Transit buses along with the friendly atmosphere among fellow riders. Island Transit photo
Island Transit makes catching the ferry convenient
By Island Transit • July 24, 2023 6:00 am

Gayle regularly commutes using the Washington State Ferry System and learned that Island Transit buses can make that commute even…

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Alexandria started riding Island Transit 30 years ago and has been using the bus ever since. Island Transit photo
30-year bus veteran holds current title for longest...
By Island Transit • June 19, 2023 6:00 am

“It’s a joy to ride but I know joy-riding is not allowed,” says Alexandria.

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‘Island Transit drivers are so friendly…The driver and other passengers look out for each other,’ says Bree, a Camano Island bus rider.
Why I Ride: Young Professional Returns to Camano...
By Island Transit • August 23, 2021 6:00 am

Bree, a young professional, grew up on Camano but then left to seek other opportunities. After being away for years,…

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Andy Bronson/Everett Herald file photo
Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island.
State ferry fares to rise this fall, and...
By Jerry Cornfield • August 13, 2021 4:46 pm

The 2.5% hike in each of the next two years will apply to everyone: drivers, bikers and walkers.

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Gerald McLoughlin and his wife, Kyungho, use Island Transit to explore and discover their new community.
Transit Tours: Fun, Entertaining and Community Building
By Island Transit • April 19, 2021 6:00 am

A trip to the Anacortes Farmer’s Market was the first Island Transit Ride with a Guide tour Gerald McLoughlin and…

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The new Mukilteo terminal's east elevators (left near stairs) are now open. They're located just a few steps from the transit center. (Washington State Ferries)
Study examines Everett-Whidbey passenger ferry service
By Ben Watanabe • February 26, 2021 1:30 am

So far, no government is seriously considering such a service, which would cost millions of dollars.

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The toll booths of the new Mukilteo ferry terminal, slated to open on Dec. 29. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
At last, $187 million Mukilteo ferry terminal to...
By Andrea Brown The Everett Herald • December 8, 2020 1:30 pm

First, boats will suspend service for 13 hours to allow for finishing touches and training.

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