Plan Your Bike Route With Our Snohomish County Bike Map

Whether you want to commute to work or ride for fun on the weekends, Snohomish County has a bike route for you! 

From recreational paved trails to city roadways, our Snohomish County Bike Map will help get you to work or play. We've noted which roadways have a dedicated shoulder or bike lane and where to connect to Park & Rides and Transit Centers for easy connections to transit.

There are also two main recreational trails that bisect the area for safe, scenic adventures perfect for the whole family: 

• The Centennial Trail is 29 miles of paved trails that run along abandoned rail lines from Snohomish to the Skagit County line, connecting communities to parks and shopping districts. 

• The Interurban Trail runs from Seattle to Everett, with over 15 miles of paved trails in Snohomish County. While most of the path travels through parks and greenbelts, the trail does parallel Interstate 5 with easy access to several Park & Rides, making it a great choice for commuters, too!

• The North Creek Trail links the communities of Bothell, Mill Creek, and Everett. The trail also provides access to the Sammamish River Trail and the Burke-Gilman Trail.

Before you get rolling, know the Rules of the Road for a safe ride:

Where is cycling prohibited?
Bicycling is not allowed on I-5 from Marysville south to Pierce County. Everett doesn't allow cyclists on the sidewalks in its downtown business district. In Snohomish County, sidewalk riding in residential and other areas is typically legal, but not recommended for adults traveling faster than 10 mph.

Is there a helmet law?
Cyclists of all ages are required to wear a helmet when riding in the city of Lynwood and if you cross over into King County. Children under 18 are required to wear helmets in Lake Stevens. Cyclists in other parts of Snohomish County wear helmets because they save lives.

How do I get the light to turn green?
Traffic signals detect vehicles with either a magnetic loop under the pavement or an optical detector. In both cases, positioning your bicycle is important. Look for a white pavement marking or cuts in the pavement to mark the placement of loop detectors, and position your pedals over these marks. For optical detectors position yourself in the front center of the line.

What equipment is required at night?
A white front headlight (not a reflector) visible for 500 feet and a red rear reflector are required. A flashing red rear light is also recommended, along with bright, reflective clothing.

Download a copy of Community Transit's Snohomish County Bike Map and plan your next urban adventure! 

For more great resources on biking, check out:

Community Transit's Bike Web Page
Community Transit's Centennial Trail Map
Community Transit's Interurban Trail Map
B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County
Cascade Bicycle Club
Google Maps - Bikes

May 20th is Bike Everywhere Day!

The big day is almost here! If you've been wanting to incorporate biking into your commute, Bike Everywhere Day is a great day to start. Thousands of people on two wheels will be participating across the region, so even if you're a first time rider you'll feel the energy and support of more experienced riders. Even better? There will be celebration stations throughout your community to make the day feel like one big party!

Community Transit is proud to partner with Cascade Bicycle Club to bring 2016 Bike Everywhere Month festivities to Snohomish County and the City of Bothell. You'll find us at the following celebration stations on Friday, May 20th, to distribute food, prizes, and more! If you're lucky, you may even meet our favorite superhero, Oxy Gene. He'll be stopping by the South Everett and Lynwood Transit Center stations to say hello!

South Everett, 6:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Station Hosts: Community Transit, Korry Esterline, Bicycle Centres
Beverly Park Road & Commando Road
Everett, WA 98204

Lynwood Transit Center, 6:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Station Hosts: Community Transit, Harvy's Bike Shop
202nd St SW & 46th Avenue W
Lynwood, WA  98036

Everett Boeing, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Station Hosts: Boeing, Community Transit, Gregg's Cycle
75th Street & Seaway Blvd.
Everett, WA 98203


For a full list of celebration stations in your neighborhood, please visit: https://www.cascade.org/celebration-stations.

So hop on your bike, join the fun, and be the change you want to see in the world. By participating in Bike Everywhere Day, you also help generate awareness for safe and bike-able streets. Each year when more cyclists participate in Bike Everywhere Month, it shows transportation planners and politicians that we need a network of bicycle trails, lanes, boulevards, signage, and new innovative facilities. By cycling together, we can make a difference!

Biking and Busing: It's Easy!

Thinking about biking to work, school, or play but it's just too long of a commute? Consider combining biking and busing! Many of us, especially in more urban areas, live only a short bike ride from a bus route. In five, ten, fifteen minutes, you and your bike could be whizzing to your destination on a Community Transit bus. It's easy, convenient, and feels great! Plus you know you're doing your part to help our environment by reducing car emissions.

Every bus in our fleet is equipped with a bike rack to hold at least two bikes. You've probably seen them on the front of most buses and wondered how they worked, or if they'd be intimidating to use. They're really as easy as 1-2-3!

1. When the bus comes to a complete stop, make sure the driver sees you before stepping in front of the bus.
2. Unlatch the bike rack at the center handle and fold it down toward you.
3. Load your bike into the labeled slots and raise the spring-loaded support arm over the front tire to secure the bike.

Our Swift buses hold three bikes, and are even easier to use. Just enter through the rear door and simply push your bike onto the rack in front of you. Ensure the front wheel is centered and secure under the roller. And you're off!

For more information on using bike racks on buses, check out our video, or visit our website.


How to use Bike Racks from Community Transit on Vimeo.