Skagit Transit History and Demographics

Skagit Transit System was established under RCW 36.57A. The authority was established in 1993 by voter approval of 2/10 of 1% local sales tax to support transit service in the Mount Vernon/Burlington area. Since initial voter approval in 1993, expansion of the Public Transit Benefit Area (PTBA) or service area occurred through public vote in Anacortes, La Conner, Sedro-Woolley, Lyman, Hamilton, and Concrete.

Voters in unincorporated South Fidalgo Island, Burlington Country Club, North and Northwest Skagit County approved transit expansion into their areas also. At present time the PTBA covers approximately 750 square miles of Skagit County. In November 2008, voters approved an additional 2/10 of 1% to support transit service in the Skagit PTBA. Skagit Transit currently receives a total of 4/10 of 1% local sales tax, operates 17 fixed routes (includes 3 commuter routes), complimentary paratransit services and has over 45 vanpool groups in operation.

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