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Community Transit marks 50 years with bus revival

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Community Transit launched a celebration of its 50th anniversary on June 23, 2026, with the return of its original bus 'Bluebell' to service. The bus, which was part of the agency's humble beginnings, is now available for public rides to learn about the transit agency's history.

The agency, which began with a handful of leased buses, now operates as a regional transit powerhouse. The 'Bluebell' bus will be available for public rides through the summer as part of the celebration, allowing residents to step aboard and travel through time.

Community Transit is also inviting the public to comment on its draft 2026-2031 Transit Development Plan during a public hearing on July 2.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://communitytransit.org/news-and-events

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Community Transit launched a celebration of its 50th anniversary on June 23, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The celebration included the return of its original bus 'Bluebell' to service“Published: Jun 23, 2026 50 years later, one of Community Transit’s original buses hits the road again Visitors can step aboard “Bluebell” to travel through time and learn about the transit agency’s key milestones.”
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The bus 'Bluebell' was part of the agency's humble beginnings“Published: Jun 23, 2026 50 years later, one of Community Transit’s original buses hits the road again Visitors can step aboard “Bluebell” to travel through time and learn about the transit agency’s key milestones.”
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The 'Bluebell' bus is now available for public rides to learn about the transit agency's history“Published: Jun 23, 2026 50 years later, one of Community Transit’s original buses hits the road again Visitors can step aboard “Bluebell” to travel through time and learn about the transit agency’s key milestones.”
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The 'Bluebell' bus will be available for public rides through the summer as part of the celebrationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents can step aboard the 'Bluebell' bus and travel through time“50 years later, one of Community Transit’s original buses hits the road again Visitors can step aboard “Bluebell” to travel through time and learn about the transit agency’s key milestones.”
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Community Transit is inviting the public to comment on its draft 2026-2031 Transit Development Plan“Published: Jul 2, 2026 Public hearing and monthly board meeting, July 2 Comment on the draft 2026-2031 Transit Development Plan Read more”
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A public hearing for the draft 2026-2031 Transit Development Plan is scheduled on July 2“Published: Jul 2, 2026 Public hearing and monthly board meeting, July 2 Comment on the draft 2026-2031 Transit Development Plan Read more”