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Fares, Routes & Service

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...
Fares, Routes & Service

Income-Based Fares

December 19, 2019
We are working to make transit more affordable for those with the lowest incomes...
Fares, Routes & Service

Renton-Kent-Auburn Mobility

December 13, 2019
Changes to fixed-route service will begin in September 2020 and the RapidRide I Line will begin service in 2023...
Fares, Routes & Service

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...
Fares, Routes & Service

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...
Fares, Routes & Service

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...
Fares, Routes & Service

RapidRide R Line

September 10, 2019
We’re working to upgrade the Rainier Valley’s Route 7 to RapidRide to provide high quality and reliable bus service...
Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Car Share Parking Pilot at Northgate

August 7, 2019
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)...
Fares, Routes & Service

RapidRide I Line

August 5, 2019
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...
Fares, Routes & Service

North Eastside Mobility

July 1, 2019
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

June 25, 2019
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

June 25, 2019
Growing for the future. We’re making major investments so we can offer more and better service..
Fares, Routes & Service

ORCA Youth Pass (Summer 2019)

May 30, 2019
Unlimited ORCA transit passes available all of summer 2019 for income-eligible high school students in Highline, Lake Washington, and Tukwila School Districts...
Community Connections

Kent Industrial Valley

May 16, 2019
Metro and the City of Kent are working to bring new transportation services to the city’s growing communities...
Community Connections

Redmond

April 29, 2019
Metro and the City of Redmond are working together to bring new transportation services to Redmond neighborhoods...
Community Connections

Success through Partnerships

April 29, 2019
Collaboration with our community partners helps us find new ways of improving mobility for the public...
Innovation & Technology

Innovative Mobility Program

April 19, 2019
Metro’s Innovative Mobility Program is leveraging emerging mobility services and new technologies to give people more ways to get around in King County...
Innovation & Technology

Via to Transit

April 15, 2019
A new, pilot on-demand service that connects riders to and from five transit hubs in southeast Seattle and Tukwila...
Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Third Avenue Improvements

March 27, 2019
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...
Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

SR 99 Closure

February 4, 2019
The SR 99 tunnel is open but it's still important to explore your travel options...
Fares, Routes & Service

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

July 18, 2018
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

July 18, 2018
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...
Transit Corridors, Parking & Facilities

Transit Tunnel Elevator Refurbishing

July 18, 2018
All four elevators at International District/Chinatown Station, six at Pioneer Square Station, five at University Street Station, and seven at Westlake Station will be refurbished...
Innovation & Technology

Zero-Emission Fleet

March 29, 2018
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...
Fares, Routes & Service

Route 8 Improvements

January 21, 2018
Route 8 riders can look forward to more-reliable bus service thanks to a series of traffic and parking revisions that will start rolling out in early 2017...

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