Stories from 2008December 15, 2008 5 things you should know about winter travel in King County - More partial holiday schedules for Metro Transit
- Distribution of Puget Passes delayed
- Snow bowl for Sunday?
December 8, 2008 Tunnel advertising gets off to a strong start - Metro’s Ramey honored for outstanding safety record
- Comment on speed limit change for 232nd Avenue NE
- Hop on the holiday light express
- Spot auction set for Dec. 10
December 1, 2008 Crews prep for snow and ice as December arrives - Subscribe to RPIN & Road Alerts for latest winter-weather news
- Hop on the holiday light express
- Hawks host Pats
- Subscribe to RPIN & Road Alerts for latest winter-weather news
November 24, 2008 No publication.
November 17, 2008 More ready than ever to roll to the rescue - Flooding response really was 24/7 for county road crews
- Bus riders should plan ahead for Thanksgiving holiday
- Safety reminder for new Totem Lake Transit Center
- Shuttle on down to Hawks game Sunday
November 10, 2008 Engineering solutions for flooding is precision work - ‘Green’ equipment replacement program continues
- REMINDER: Some Metro routes affected by holiday on Nov. 11
- Double header of football this weekend
November 3, 2008 Time to prepare for winter rains - Spot auction set for Nov. 12
- Metro surveys on service changes due Thursday
- Huskies host Sun Devils on Saturday
October 27, 2008 Bus shelter designs 'bloom' with variety - Set back your clocks and bus schedules Sunday
- Totem Lake Transit Center now open
- Battle of the birds at Qwest on Sunday
- Water Taxi wraps up 2008 season
October 20, 2008 Inspections ‘reinforce’ reliability of county bridges - Sunday Creek Bridge will be closed starting Oct. 31
- Huskies host Notre Dame on Saturday
October 13, 2008 Metro makes good business sense for local employers - Dawgs vs. Beavers this Saturday
- Fall out for old bus trip
October 6, 2008 Prepare to plug in! - Metro wants feedback on future south end bus service
- Pack the rack for 'Hawks
- Turner Award goes to Brandalise
- Metro wants feedback on future south end bus service
September 29, 2008 'In Motion' success measured in how many miles are not driven - National award honors Metro's response to interstate closure
- Taxiway project zooms with sunshine
- Fall auto and equipment auction this Saturday
- Bright lights, big city, historic houses
- National award honors Metro's response to interstate closure
September 22, 2008 Stronger bridges better prepared for earthquakes - Skyway sidewalk project is pilot for future work
- Metro has service to Mariners final 2008 games
- Huskies host Stanford Saturday
September 15, 2008 Metro rolls out new bus routes, more service starting Sept. 20 - New colors for MTP patrol cars
- Road closure near Algona this week
September 1, 2008 $32 million boost in transit service for first phase of viaduct work - Take the bus to the ballgames
- County plans two rural road safety projects
- KCDOT annual report for 2007 now online
August 25, 2008 Green Bike Project adds to King County commute options - Labor Day weekend transit service
- TRAFFIC ALERT: Football games, festival may cause congestion
August 11, 2008 Two bus drivers win gold with their peers - Blue Angels meet with local students
- Airport staff host summer benefit for local food bank
August 4, 2008 More to mowing than meets the eye - Roads winners advance to national roadeo
- TRAFFIC WATCH: Afternoon baseball game Wednesday
- REI employees jump into vanpooling
- Cicci earns first Turner Award for the year
July 28, 2008 Bus service improvements underway in Burien - Applications due this week to serve on Metro sounding boards
- Metro offers special service to hydro races on Saturday & Sunday
- Blue Angels roar back to town; watch for I-90 bridge closures
- Boeing Field 80th anniversary attracts crowds
July 21, 2008 Happy birthday, KCIA & Boeing Field - TRAFFIC WATCH: Afternoon baseball game Wednesday
- Bye-bye old Tolt Bridge
- Klahanie pedestrian safety projects in progress
- TRAFFIC WATCH: Issaquah-Hobart Road paving begins July 31
July 14, 2008 Long-range plan for short-span bridges - Mt. Si bridge construction could disrupt travel
- River closure extended
- Festival fun in full swing - expect delays
- Mariners back in town
July 7, 2008 Metro fare increase proposed to offset rising diesel prices - Metro forming Ballard-Interbay advisory group
- Project will impact intersection near Auburn
June 30, 2008 River closed near Carnation - Ride Metro to the Mariners
- Transit service for holiday weekend
- Reminder: Youth and senior bus fares increase July 1
- Several road closures begin July 7
- Meetings kick off for historic corridor project
- Metro seeking community help on future bus service
- Airport has new service
- Get moving in Renton
- Mark your calendars for 80th birthday at Boeing Field
- Fleet adds new hybrid work truck
- Celebrity bus driver finds out it's not as easy as it looks
- Audio of KMTT's Marty Riemer talking about driving a Metro bus!
June 23, 2008 County road construction focuses on safety, preservation - Redmond Park-and-Ride closes for construction
- Lemmon tops crop at Metroadeo
- Get an up-close look at Metro's new buses
June 16, 2008 Metro's training staff roll seven days a week - Metro roadeo and employee car show this weekend
- Lengthy detour for Kent-Black Diamond Road closure
June 9, 2008 More buses for more riders - Metro ridership keeps growing
- Tree trimming scheduled for road near Duvall
June 2, 2008 Bus routing, scheduling, and stop changes arrive Saturday - Transit ridership up nationwide
- TRAFFIC WATCH: Afternoon baseball on Wednesday
May 26, 2008 Bus routing, scheduling, and stop changes arrive Saturday - Road Division piggybacks projects to save time, money
- Check on access to recreation areas before heading out
May 19, 2008 Airport preps for rehab of Taxiway Bravo - TRAFFIC WATCH: Union Hill Road closed this weekend
- Memorial Day transit service
- Metro's Rothwell honored for safe driving
May 12, 2008 Bicycling gains popularity as King County commute option - Road improvements finished near Maple Valley
- Metro - Transit agency to the stars
- Metro finishes well at APTA Roadeo
- KCIA project award
May 5, 2008 New signs for new times - Baseball is back in town
- Be patient - patchy pavement is just a prelude
April 28, 2008 Metro keeping up with continued growth in transit ridership - TRAFFIC WATCH: Public to march on Thursday, May 1
- Metro seeking public comment on new design for bus signs
- Flynn is Metro's top Vehicle Maintenance employee
- KCDOT says goodbye to award-winning manager
April 21, 2008 Everyday ways to 'green up' your life - Celebrate Earth Day with King County
- Elliott Bay Water Taxi begins 2008 season this weekend
April 14, 2008 It's easy being green - REMINDER: Mariners have day game on Tuesday
- Pony up for trips to Emerald Downs
- King County hosts Klahanie pedestrian safety meeting
April 7, 2008 These safety projects are done by the gallon - Roads crew rides to the rescue
- Mariners return for second homestand
- Dalai Lama's visit could disrupt traffic
- Ride Metro to this weekend's Green Festival
March 31, 2008 More Eastsiders leaving cars at home to share the ride - Baseball is back
- Late snowfall keeps county road crews busy
March 24, 2008 Focusing on FOD is safety measure for airport staff - Metro info available in 11 languages
- Green Festival coming to King County
March 17, 2008 Keeping up with the chores saves money, improves roads - Get a 'snapshot' of Mt. Si Bridge progress
- Green Festival coming to King County
March 10, 2008 Popular Hyde Shuttle ready to expand - North Base posts Metro's best safety record
- Buses make way for St. Patrick's Day Parade
- KCDOT employees shake it up during disaster drill
March 3, 2008 Roads Division documenting 'Memory Lane' - Tolt Bridge update
- Daylight Saving arrives early again
- Metro Sales and Customer Service group sets record
- Spot bid auction set for March 12
February 25, 2008 Metro teams up to deliver more Transit Now service - Metro proposes new and revised Kent, Eastside service
- Big honors for two Metro Transit Police deputies, one former deputy
- New bus fares start March 1
- A successful quick fix on Newport Way
February 18, 2008 Park-and-ride usage surged in 2007 - Revised shuttle service for annual Flower and Garden Show
- Home Show shuttle continues
- Airport passes inspection with 'flying' colors
February 11, 2008 Transit Now targets 100,000 hours by year's end - Reduced bus service on Presidents Day holiday
- Share a ride to the home show
- Roads Division assists tribe in South King County
- KCIA center of the caucus universe
February 4, 2008 Lending a helping snow plow - Time to check out new bus timetables
- County auction set for Feb. 13
January 28, 2008 Hybrid truck shows it's tough enough for government work - Crews busy keeping up with slick roads
- Bike racks now available on almost all buses
- RapidRide feedback due by Friday
January 21, 2008 Roads east of Redmond to get smarter - Roundup on December storm repairs
- Mercer Island Park-and-Ride reopens
January 14, 2008 Transit Control Center: The bus ride starts here - Metro observes MLK holiday next Monday
- Ferry service reductions could impact Metro service
- Roads environmental projects boost with state funding
- Deep snow keeps Skykomish crews busy
January 7, 2008 Bridges, transit centers highlight 2008 construction plan - Bridge closures coming for Tolt and South Park
- Metro hosts January meetings on RapidRide plans
- Spot auction this Wednesday
- Share your aviation memories
Also see: Transportation Today archives for 2007
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