2025/08/27 Council Agenda Packet

2025 TDP – FINAL DRAFT 4 ABOUT Everett Transit is a department of the City of Everett. It provides a comprehensive transit network with 10 fixed- routes and paratransit services, covering a 34-square mile service area. These fixed routes collectively traverse over 1.2 million miles annually, providing nearly two million trips. The paratransit services, designed to enhance mobility for those with specific needs, cover over 400,000 miles annually and provide nearly one hundred thousand trips. Everett Transit also administers the Commute Trip Reduction program for all employers in the City of Everett jurisdiction. Everett Transit is a municipally owned and operated transit system: Department: Transit Divisions: Transit Operations and Transit Services Transit Services Subdivisions: Administration, Fares & Finance, Grants & Compliance, Planning, Communications & Customer Service, Capital Projects, Safety & Security, and Everett Station The mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Everett. The Transit Director is part of the mayor’s senior management team. Mayor Cassie Franklin Mike Schmieder, Transit Director The Transit department encompasses daily operations and support functions to daily operations. The Transit department works in collaboration with the City’s Facilities division to manage and provide oversight to Everett Station maintenance and custodial staff. Transit also works in collaboration with the Motor Vehicles division for fleet procurement and vehicle maintenance. The Everett Municipal Code gives the mayor the authority to modify service and adjust schedules. The Everett City Council has the authority to establish fares and recommend tax rates, subject to voter approval.