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Skagit Transit presents long‑range plan to commissioners; proposes route realignments and on‑demand pilot in Anacortes
Summary
Skagit Transit staff and consultants presented a long‑range transit plan that proposes near‑term route simplifications, mid‑ and long‑term frequency and span increases, and an on‑demand pilot for parts of Anacortes; the plan is out for a 30‑day public comment period.
Skagit Transit staff and their consultant briefed the Skagit County Board of Commissioners on a draft long‑range transit plan April 15, proposing route restructures across the county, an on‑demand pilot targeted to Anacortes, and phased investments in fleet, stops and facilities over a short, mid and long implementation timeline.
Crystal Stidham, Skagit Transit chief executive officer, introduced consultant Sam Sambabwe, who said the plan looks five to ten years ahead and incorporates public outreach, existing ridership patterns and equity analysis. The plan’s diagnosis noted strengths—countywide coverage and key park‑and‑ride and facility assets such as…
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