Stories from 2008
December 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
