Snohomish County Public Works launches Interurban Trail improvements study

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, July 14, 2026

EVERETT — Snohomish County Public Works launched a study Tuesday to explore walking, bicycling, rolling and other active transportation improvements along the Interurban Trail near Lynnwood.

The study will focus on a section of the trail near Maple Road where I-5 interferes with people’s ability to walk, bike or use wheelchairs, a press release said. The study is funded by a $250,000 grant from the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program, supported by the Washington Climate Commitments Act.

The study will evaluate a potential pedestrian and bicycle overpass of I-5, new walking and biking facilities along Maple and Butternut Road and a potential trail connection through the Snohomish Public Utility District corridor to Lynnwood Park, Lynnwood High School and potentially North Road, among other considerations.

A July online open house is in the works and an in-person community event is planned for September. Residents will have the opportunity to learn about the project and provide feedback.

For more information, visit snohomishcountywa.gov/6630.

The Interurban Trail is a joint project between Snohomish County, Everett, Lynnwood and the Snohomish Public Utility District. It stretches 11.8 miles through Snohomish County, connecting paved paths and bike lanes from Everett to King County.

Taylor Scott Richmond: 425-339-3046; taylor.richmond@heraldnet.com; Bluesky: @btayokay.bsky.social