What to Expect with the Swift Blue Line in 2024
Community Transit’s Swift network has several exciting service updates to the Swift Blue Line.
The expansion will:
- Extend the Swift Blue Line to the upcoming Sound Transit Link light rail station at Shoreline North/185th (for more information about the Lynnwood Link light rail extension, click here)
- Improve bus connections and accessibility at Aurora Village Transit Center
- Update all stations along the Swift Blue Line
Extending to Link Light Rail
 Pictured above: Swift Blue Line Extension map.
With the extension, Swift Blue Line riders will be able to connect to the Link light rail at the new Swift station at Shoreline North/185th station. Riders will find the Swift station on top of the parking garage at street level, providing easy access to the light rail platforms. The Swift Blue Line will travel to the light rail station from Aurora Village Transit Center along Meridian Avenue.
In the future, the City of Shoreline will add Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes on N 185th St as part of its 185th Street Multimodal Corridor project. BAT lanes require all vehicles to turn right, except buses, allowing buses to travel faster while maintaining access to businesses. Once the city completes this project, Community Transit will modify the Swift Blue Line Extension to continue on Aurora Avenue and N. 185th Street. This will allow for a station at the Shoreline Park & Ride.
Upgraded Stations Along the Swift Blue Line
Riders will also see improvements at the existing stations along the Swift Blue Line. You’ll experience:
- Easier to read signage, including full-color LED signage and backlit station signage
- New audible announcements, improving accessibility for visually-impaired riders
- More station lighting to reduce glare and improve security
- New L-shaped windscreens to better protect you from bad weather
- New seating or leaning rails designed for comfort
- Security features at some stations, including cameras
What Else is Happening in 2024 and Beyond?
Transit Changes in 2024 and Beyond is Community Transit’s plan to provide riders with more service, connections, and frequency to get you where you want to go. Learn about changes happening on March 30, 2024 (including the Swift Orange Line!), Aug. 31, 2024, and beyond on our website.
About Swift Bus Rapid Transit
Community Transit is expanding its Swift bus rapid transit (BRT) network with additional lines connecting the area.
Swift Blue Line connects Everett to the Aurora Village Transit Center in Shoreline. This line will extend from the Aurora Village Transit Center to the Shoreline 185th Link light rail station when light rail opens.
Swift Green Line connects the Seaway Transit Center in Everett and Canyon Park Park & Ride in Bothell. This line will extend from Canyon Park Park & Ride to UW Bothell.
Swift Green line Extension will add up to six additional pairs of stations between Canyon Park, downtown Bothell, and UW Bothell/Cascadia College.
Swift Orange Line will connect south Snohomish County to the region’s high-capacity transit network when Sound Transit’s Link light rail extends to Lynnwood. Construction began in May 2022. Swift Orange Line service is scheduled to start March 30, 2024.
Swift Gold Line will connect downtown Everett, downtown Marysville, and Arlington. We are in the early stages of planning the project. More details about the timeline and community engagement coming soon!
Swift Network Map
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