Swift Bus Rapid Transit Blue Line

Otak led the design and construction of the State of Washington’s first bus rapid transit line, the 17-mile Swift Blue Line that runs from Shoreline to Everett. Operating like a train, buses arrive every 10 to 20 minutes at one of the 30 Otak-designed stations along the route, with riders prepaying and boarding immediately. To ensure a uniform and efficient transit experience, Otak coordinated with local utilities, regulatory agencies, and the shelters’ manufacturer throughout the stations’ design, construction, and installation process. Specific design features include a shelter, shelter railing, iconic markings and art for station identity, ticket vending machines, and informational signage. The project won several awards, including the WTS Innovative Large Project of the Year.