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Inside Transportation:  November - December 2007

Inside Transportation
Inside Transportation is designed to help you understand how the King County Department of Transportation serves the public and how to take advantage of the transportation options available to you. It is a presentation of the King County Department of Transportation Public Affairs Unit.

Inside Transportation airs on KCTV at the following times:

  • Sundays: 6:00 p.m.*
  • Monday: 7:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday: 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:30 p.m.*
  • Saturday: 5:30 p.m.

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A worker clears debris after a wind storm.

Take Winter By Storm - Coming off one of the wildest winters in recent memory, the King County Department of Transportation has strengthened partnerships and improved communication with partner agencies to ensure faster responses if bad weather strikes again this winter.

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Keeping drains clear of leaves can prevent flooding.

King County Roads: On-duty 24/7 - Need a big pothole patched? Need an icy road sanded? Need a storm drain cleared of leaves? The King County Road Services Division is at your service 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to needs on unincorporated county roads.

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A coordinator takes a call from an operator.

New digs for Metro's Communication Center - It handles more than 1,100 Metro Transit buses during rush hour and Metro's Transit Control Center has moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. Watch as Metro's Service Communication Chief David Magidman gives a tour of the new facility.

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Metro analysts assess a possible bus purchase.

How does Metro pick which bus to buy? - They carry 358,000 riders every day throughout King County. King County Metro buses are workhorses to say the least. Find out how Metro's leaders go about assessing and selecting the new buses they'll buy as new technologies emerge.

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KCIA is helping to insulate nearby homes to mitigate noise.

KCIA embarks on ambitious 'Sound Insulation Program' - Operating one of the busiest general aviation airports in the U.S. is no small task, and it's not a quiet one either. But, see how King County International Airport is reaching out to its neighbors to help mitigate air traffic noise.

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