Swift Gold Line would bring bus rapid transit through Marysville
Community Transit is planning a 15-mile Swift Gold Line bus rapid transit route between Everett, Marysville and Arlington, with service currently expected to begin in 2031.
Why it matters
The project could reshape how Marysville residents use State Avenue and the north-south corridor, with more frequent transit but also design questions around stations, bus lanes, parking and business access.
What happened
Community Transit says the future line would add 17 new station pairs between Everett, Marysville and Arlington, plus stations at Smokey Point Transit Center and Everett Station.
The details
- Service concept: buses every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 to 20 minutes during early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Route: the 15-mile line would connect Everett, Marysville and Arlington.
- Infrastructure: Community Transit is studying center-running transit-only lanes in high-traffic areas of Everett and Marysville.
- Public feedback so far included support for the project and concerns about parking, businesses, turn-lane removal, station safety and nearby neighborhoods.
- Timeline: environmental review and design are scheduled for 2025-2028, construction for 2028-2031 and service beginning in 2031.
What's next
Community Transit lists Phase 3 preliminary design engagement in 2026, followed by more public engagement in 2027 before construction later in the decade.
Sources
Official records for this story1 reference
- Swift Gold Line project page2026-06-06 - Agenda item Swift Gold Line planning - Community Transit Swift Gold Line timeline
Community Transit project page: the Swift Gold Line is a 15-mile BRT line between Everett, Marysville and Arlington, with 17 station pairs and service targeted for 2031.