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Innovation & Technology

Via to Transit

Home, work or school is just a short, on-demand ride away from your Link light rail station...

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Renton-Kent-Auburn Mobility

Changes to fixed-route service will begin in September 2020 and the RapidRide I Line will begin service in 2023...

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ORCA Youth Pass (Summer 2020)

Summer Youth ORCA Passes are available to 8th through 12th grade students in the Highline Public Schools, Lake Washington and Tukwila school districts who qualify for the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch program...

Fares, Routes & Service

RapidRide R Line

We’re working to upgrade the Rainier Valley’s Route 7 to RapidRide to provide high quality and reliable bus service...

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Income-Based Fares

February 4, 2020

We are working to make transit more affordable for those with the lowest incomes...

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North Link Connections Mobility Project

January 22, 2020

Metro has an opportunity to significantly improve the current transit network in north King County with the opening of three new Link light rail stations in north Seattle...

Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Eastlake Layover Facility

January 10, 2020

Today, some buses lay over along Eastlake Avenue East between trips. But with the growing demand for other street uses, such as pedestrian access and bike lanes, and the desire to keep bus operators safe and comfortable, a layover facility is needed...

Transit Education & Outreach

In Motion

January 9, 2020

Working with 40 neighborhoods to encourage residents to use sustainable travel modes and save money, help the environment and be more active while they’re at it...

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RapidRide G Line

December 10, 2019

The Seattle Transit Master Plan (2012) identified Madison St between the Colman Dock Ferry Terminal in downtown Seattle and 23rd Ave E as a future high-capacity, bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor...

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RapidRide J Line

December 10, 2019

The RapidRide Roosevelt Project will upgrade Route 70 to provide high-quality service connecting Downtown Seattle with the neighborhoods of Belltown, South Lake Union, Eastlake, University District, and Roosevelt...

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RapidRide K Line

November 7, 2019

We’re working to bring new RapidRide service to the Eastside, to provide better, more reliable bus service to communities in Kirkland and Bellevue...

Transit Education & Outreach

Bus Shelter Mural Program

November 6, 2019

Our Bus Shelter Mural Program is a great example of the hidden benefits of Metro. This project beautifies our neighborhoods, helps deter vandalism and connects communities to public art...

Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Permit Parking

November 1, 2019

Metro is expanding the Permit Parking program to include options for both carpoolers and solo drivers at many of the busiest park & rides...

Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

South Campus

October 22, 2019

Metro's seven existing bus bases are over capacity and unable to meet the increased service needs in our growing region. When a base is considered over capacity, it is nearing the point of unstable operations—which means higher costs and deteriorating service quality...

Community Connections

Tukwila

October 2, 2019

Do you live in Tukwila? If so, we’d like your help improving mobility solutions in your community...

Community Connections

Seaview Ave/Sunset Hill

September 13, 2019

Do you live in or visit Seaview Avenue, Sunset Hill, or Golden Gardens Park in Ballard? We want to hear from you...

Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Car Share Parking Pilot at Northgate

To help meet growing demand at the Northgate area park & rides, Metro is designating four parking spaces for free floating car share vehicles (car2go and ReachNow)...

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RapidRide I Line

Learn about Metro's RapidRide Expansion program in the Renton-Kent-Auburn area, apply to be on the Mobility Board, and learn about other ways you can be involved...

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North Eastside Mobility

Review the proposal on an expanded service network in the north Eastside that moves us closer to Metro’s long-range vision...

Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

South King County Base

Metro is taking steps to build a new south King County base to achieve our long-term goals for expanding transit service and transitioning to a zero-emission bus fleet...

Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Bus Base Expansion

Growing for the future. We’re making major investments so we can offer more and better service..

Community Connections

Kent Industrial Valley

Metro and the City of Kent are working to bring new transportation services to the city’s growing communities...

Community Connections

Redmond

Metro and the City of Redmond are working together to bring new transportation services to Redmond neighborhoods...

Community Connections

Success through Partnerships

Collaboration with our community partners helps us find new ways of improving mobility for the public...

Innovation & Technology

Innovative Mobility Program

Metro’s Innovative Mobility Program is leveraging emerging mobility services and new technologies to give people more ways to get around in King County...

Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Third Avenue Improvements

The changes are designed to provide easy transit connections, keep buses running on time, and improve safety by separating cars and buses during the busiest hours...

Community Connections

Squak Mountain & Talus

February 7, 2019

Metro has partnered with the City of Issaquah to bring innovative mobility solutions to the Squak Mountain and Talus communities...

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RapidRide Expansion

January 24, 2019

Our planned investments in a total of 26 RapidRide lines will help bring frequent transit service to 70 percent of King County residents...

Innovation & Technology

Shared Employer Shuttle Program

November 14, 2018

Metro is working on new ways to improve regional mobility and reduce single-occupant vehicle travel...

Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Right Size Parking

October 1, 2018

Right Size Parking is undertaking a series of demonstration projects that build on the research and analysis phase of the project, transforming key findings and concepts into real-world applications...

Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Eastside Park & Ride Options

East Link light rail service will give riders a fast, frequent and reliable connection between the Eastside's biggest population and employment centers and destinations across King, Pierce and Snohomish counties...

Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Park & Ride Partnership

To help meet the growing demand at park & ride lots, Metro is partnering with Diamond Parking Service to allow private property owners the ability to offer fee-based parking to transit users...

Innovation & Technology

Zero-Emission Fleet

King County is taking action to confront climate change, and Metro is playing a major role by reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions...

Transit Education & Outreach

Field Trip Program

January 27, 2018

Metro's field trip program provides inexpensive travel for King County schools and youth programs such as clubs, scouts, and daycampers...

Transit Education & Outreach

Poetry on Buses

January 27, 2018

The bus is a unique public space—rich with stories, character and poignant vignettes...

Fares, Routes & Service

Late-Night Bus Service

January 21, 2018

Night Owl bus changes began in September 2018...

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