Starting Monday, January 4, 2016, the following service changes will go into effect:

1.    Flex Routes 49, 185, 195 and 750 will become fixed routes and will no longer deviate off-route within ¾ of a mile to pick up and drop off passengers. Complementary paratransit service will be available.

2.    Routes 49, 185, and 195 will begin operating on new schedules and adjusted routes.

3.    Local fixed route fares will be charged on Routes 49, 185, 195 and 750 - $1 Regular, $0.50 Youth, and $0.50 Reduced or Disabled. One-day and 31-day passes are also available.

4.    The portion of Route 185 between Burlington and Bay View will be cut due to low ridership.

5.    The portion of Route 195 between the Skagit Valley Casino and the Alger Park and Ride will be cut due to low ridership.

6.    Route 195 will begin operating three days per week

7.    Staff proposes cutting service days on Route 185 from five (5) to three (3).

Further details on the January 4^th service changes will be available starting October 28^th at: www.skagittransit.org.

Reducing service days on Route 185 requires Board approval following a 30-day public comment period. A 30-day comment period has begun and will end November 17, 2015. The public is encouraged to submit comments on any of the changes listed above. Please submit comments to cchase@skagittransit.orgor to:

Skagit Transit, c/o Planner

600 County Shop Lane

Burlington, WA 98233

A public hearing on this matter will be held on November 18, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Sedro-Woolley City Council Chambers, 325 Metcalf Street, Sedro-Woolley.