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Feb. 6
Metro Transit asks you to ‘test drive’ new version of Metro Online home page
Metro Transit is testing a new home page design for its website, and is looking for feedback from the bus-riding community.  Learn more...
Feb. 1
Thousands of riders weigh in to help restructure future bus service to keep Metro whole
Nearly 5,000 transit customers have connected with King County Metro Transit face-to-face and online in recent months to help restructure bus service to be more productive while meeting the needs of more people. That public input has prompted a new round of proposals for September bus service aimed at reducing overcrowding, increasing ridership and providing service where it’s needed the most.  Learn more...
Jan. 27
Metro & Sound Transit to conduct transit tunnel travel-time tests next Tuesday between 4-6 p.m.
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, King County Metro and Sound Transit will conduct travel-time testing in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel (DSTT) at all stations for two hours between 4-6 pm. And for this next test, the two transit agencies are asking bus riders to help out.  Learn more...
Jan. 20
Improving road conditions should bring changing status for Metro bus routes this weekend
While King County Metro Transit bus routes remain on snow routing through the end of Friday, the agency hopes to begin returning to normal operations over the weekend.  Learn more...
Jan. 19
Difficult road conditions will continue snow routing for Metro buses on Friday
Difficult road conditions will continue snow routing for Metro buses on Friday, Jan. 20.  Learn more...
Jan. 18
Storm fading but snowy, icy road conditions will keep Metro buses on snow routing Thursday morning
Storm fading but snowy, icy road conditions will keep Metro buses on snow routing Thursday morning.   Learn more...
Jan. 18
Snow piles up as winter storm barrels through region
A new round of heavy snow is causing major travel headaches all across King County this afternoon - whether you're driving on major urban arterials or unincorporated rural roads.   Learn more...
Jan. 17
Snow routing continues for Metro buses, with additional route cancellations scheduled for Wednesday
Snow routing continues for Metro buses, with additional route cancellations scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 18.  Learn more...
Jan. 16
Metro Transit will be on snow routing Tuesday
King County Metro Transit is remaining on snow routing countywide overnight and on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Continuing snow and icy road conditions may result in some bus trip and route cancellations.  Learn more...
Jan. 15
Metro Transit staying on snow routing into Monday
Metro Transit staying on snow routing into Monday. Buses will also be on reduced schedule for holiday; riders should watch for snow routes and event detours.  Learn more...
Jan. 12
Metro Transit has reduced service Monday, Jan. 16
Metro Transit has reduced service Monday, Jan. 16. Snowy weather and MLK rally could cause some transit disruptions   Learn more...
Jan. 11
Metro hosts two meetings to discuss routing options for RapidRide E & F Line
In 2013, King County Metro Transit will be introducing two more RapidRide lines, and is looking for input to finalize the routing for the E and F lines.   Learn more...
Jan. 3
Paving project on N/NW 85th Street will affect two bus routes
A paving project on N/NW 85th Street will affect two Metro bus routes. All traffic, including Metro buses, will be detoured to Northwest 80th Street during Phase 1.   Learn more...
Dec. 23
For whom does the bridge toll? Not bus riders!
Tolling begins on the State Route 520 Bridge next Thursday, Dec. 29, but many commuters will be saving money and avoiding the tolls by riding the bus, vanpooling, or telecommuting – all of which are exempt from the new tolls.   Learn more...
Dec. 16
Some Metro bus routes have reduced service during the next two weeks
King County Metro Transit reminds bus riders that it will be operating a reduced schedule on several holidays now through January – including a full week of reduced service Dec. 26-30. There are also schedule changes starting Monday, Dec. 19 for several University District routes, because the University of Washington is not in session.   Learn more...
Dec. 14
Metro, Sound Transit team up to give riders more reasons to take transit across the SR 520 Bridge
With tolling on the State Route 520 Bridge set to begin Dec. 29, King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit are reminding commuters that there has never been a better time to leave the car at home and save money.  Learn more...
Dec. 1
Proposed Metro investments would boost bus service where it's most needed
In the first service change since major transit reforms were enacted earlier this year, King County Metro is proposing service adjustments for June 2012 that would ease bus overcrowding, improve the performance of buses that are chronically late, and reduce inefficient bus service.  Learn more...
Nov. 29
Ride regular Metro bus service to upcoming Seahawks weeknight games
King County Metro Transit is reminding football fans that it has plenty of regular service to the Seattle Seahawks two upcoming weeknight games on Dec. 1 and 12. Metro will not be offering its special Seahawks shuttles from park-and-ride lots for those two weeknight games.  Learn more...
Nov. 22
Metro has schedule changes this week for Thanksgiving holiday; plus shuttles from four park-and-rides to Apple Cup on Saturday
Metro has schedule changes this week for Thanksgiving holiday; plus shuttles from four park-and-rides to Apple Cup on Saturday.  Learn more...
Nov. 17
Executive and Council praise Congressional approval of $37.5 million for future Metro RapidRide serving both North and South King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine and members of the Metropolitan King County Council today expressed their appreciation to Congress for appropriating $37.5 million for two more Metro Transit RapidRide lines. The measure passed in both the House and Senate today.  Learn more...
Nov. 16
Falling temperatures have King County road crews on weather watch; public may see changes in snow response
A repeat of La Niña and snow in the forecast has the King County Road Services Division cautioning drivers to be prepared for winter driving.  Learn more...
Nov. 7
Metro Transit prepping for winter travel – are you?
In anticipation of colder, wetter weather from yet another La Nina winter, King County Metro Transit is busy prepping for snow and ice. Bus riders should sign up for Transit Alerts, know snow routes, and pick up the new Snow and Ice Guide.  Learn more...

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