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Mayor Franklin authorizes free Route 12 for six months after Fred Meyer closure, council briefed

6489373 · October 9, 2025
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Summary

Mayor Cassie Franklin announced a six-month pilot making Everett Transit Route 12 free to serve Casino Road and Everett Mall riders after the closure of Fred Meyer; City staff will run a free shuttle between Everett Mall Station and Everett Mall Way destinations.

Mayor Cassie Franklin told the council on Oct. 8 that she had used city code authority to authorize a temporary free transit route to assist residents affected by the impending closure of Fred Meyer at Casino Road.

“Without authority, I’m — I’m asking Everett Transit to make Route 12 a free route for all riders,” the mayor said…

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