In observance of Independence Day, Snohomish County Community Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, July 4. There will be no commuter service to downtown Seattle or the University of Washington, and customer information phone lines and the RideStore will be closed.

People wishing to take the bus to Seattle on July 4 can ride Sound Transit Route 512, which also will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Bus schedules can be found at www.communitytransit.org/schedules.

Bothell Freedom Festival Parade

Oxy Gene, Community Transit’s Defender of Truth, Justice and Really Clean Air will join the agency’s 1959 GMC “antique” bus at the Bothell Freedom Festival Grand Parade at Noon on July 4. Bring the family and celebrate the nation’s birthday with Community Transit. Parade information can be found at www.bothellwa.gov/269/4th-of-July-Event.

No fireworks on buses

Community Transit reminds passengers that fireworks are not allowed on the agency’s buses or at any agency property, including transit centers and park and ride lots.

While Community Transit buses operate near fireworks stands, riders cannot carry the fireworks onto buses at any time. Even the “safe and sane” fireworks sold in some communities can be a safety hazard. Community Transit also does not allow other potentially dangerous material, including:

· Gasoline, diesel or propane, or containers that once carried these fuels

· Hazardous chemicals

· Explosives

· Illegal weapons