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Skagit Transit presents long-range plan proposing route consolidations and on‑demand pilots
Summary
Skagit Transit officials presented a draft long-range transit plan to the Mount Vernon City Council proposing route consolidations, an Anacortes on‑demand pilot, and phased frequency increases contingent on future funding; the plan is open for public comment through May 14.
Skagit Transit officials on Wednesday presented a draft long‑range transit plan that would consolidate some existing fixed routes, extend selected routes into Mount Vernon, and pilot point‑to‑point on‑demand service in Anacortes while phasing frequency and span increases as funding allows.
The plan matters because it sets the agency’s priorities for the next 5–10 years and could change how Mount Vernon residents connect to jobs, health care and regional transit hubs. Skagit Transit says the draft is meant to be implemented incrementally, with short‑range changes possible within current resources and larger frequency and span increases dependent on additional vehicles and operating funds.
Sam Zimbabwe, a transportation planner with consultant Kimley‑Horn, told council the agency found “excellent coverage” for many destinations today but noted uneven frequencies and limited evening and weekend…
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