Catch a Metro shuttle to see Hawks this Sunday
Dec. 5
For football fans who want an easy trip to the game this weekend, King County Metro Transit is operating Seahawks game shuttles on Sunday, Dec. 9. Shuttles require cash fare and leave specific park-and-ride locations about two hours before kickoff, and return to those park-and-rides after the game. Travelers in the SODO, Pioneer Square and downtown Seattle areas can expect traffic congestion and delays before and after Seahawks games, other stadium events and a Saturday night concert at KeyArena.
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Sign up for Metro Transit alerts before weather turns bad
Nov. 30
Before the flurries start flying, King County Metro Transit wants riders to plan ahead for getting around during winter weather – especially since many changes were made to bus routes this fall.
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Update: Metro Route 120 construction tentatively rescheduled to Dec. 10
Nov. 26
King County Metro Transit is adjusting the schedule for the next round of construction in West Seattle. The contractor for the project is tentatively scheduled to start bus zone and sidewalk improvements Dec. 10 and focus work on the south side of Southwest Barton Street.
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Metro Transit alerts riders to upcoming reduced, holiday service
Nov. 20
King County Metro Transit reminds riders buses will be operating on reduced schedules over the Thanksgiving holiday and during several holiday periods through January – including a full week of reduced service at the end of December.
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King County road crews prepped for winter
Nov. 16
Now that we’ve seen the first widespread frost of the season, it’s time to get ready for snow. The cold and snow will likely come to the higher hills of King County any day now. When the snow does arrive, county road crews will be ready.
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Patterson Creek Bridge project nearly complete
Nov. 16
Construction is nearly complete on the Patterson Creek Bridge replacement project, and Duthie Hill Road near State Route 202 is expected to reopen Nov. 20.
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Metro Transit plans meetings for RapidRide F Line
Nov. 15
King County Metro Transit is moving forward with plans to launch the RapidRide F Line between Burien and Renton in September 2013, and wants to hear input from transit customers at meetings scheduled later this month as nearby service changes are considered.
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Update: Metro Route 120 construction rescheduled to after Thanksgiving holiday
Nov. 13
King County Metro Transit is adjusting the schedule for the next round of construction in West Seattle, starting bus zone and sidewalk improvements Nov. 26 and focusing work on the south side of Southwest Barton Street.
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Metro Transit continues improving RapidRide
Nov. 9
Another boost in the number of evening RapidRide bus trips starts next week as King County Metro Transit continues to improve reliability and address growing ridership between downtown Seattle and West Seattle.
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King County to host meeting to update residents on South Park Bridge progress
Nov. 8
King County will host a community meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 to update residents on the status of South Park Bridge construction. The meeting will be held at the South Park Neighborhood Center, 8201 10th Ave. S., Seattle.
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Metro Transit reminds riders of upcoming holiday schedules, reduced service
Nov. 8
King County Metro Transit reminds bus riders that it will be operating a reduced weekday schedule during several holiday periods now through January – including a full week of reduced service at the end of December.
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Metro Transit to launch next round of construction in West Seattle for Route 120 project
Nov. 7
King County Metro Transit launches another round of construction in West Seattle next week, focusing on improvements that will help pedestrians and bus riders for Route 120 – one of Metro’s top 10 busiest routes.
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Catch a Metro shuttle to see Huskies, Hawks this weekend
Nov. 7
For football fans who want an easy trip to the games this weekend, King County Metro Transit is operating University of Washington Husky game shuttles on Saturday, Nov. 10, and Seahawks game shuttles on Sunday, Nov. 11.
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Metro Transit to add buses to RapidRide C Line
Nov. 2
With a focus on improving reliability and in response to strong ridership, King County Metro Transit is phasing in additional RapidRide C Line trips during the evening commute between downtown Seattle and West Seattle.
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Metro Transit has Hawks football shuttles Sunday
Oct. 31
For football fans who want an easy trip to the game, King County Metro Transit is operating Seahawks game shuttles on Sunday, Nov. 4. Shuttles require cash fare and leave specific park-and-ride locations beginning about two hours before kickoff, and return to those park-and-rides after the game.
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Metro Transit continues to refine congested bus routes downtown
Oct. 30
King County Metro Transit is shifting five bus routes and moving a busy bus stop to ease congestion and to help improve evening transit travel times for thousands of riders in downtown Seattle.
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Lake Alice Road reopened following construction
Oct. 26
Lake Alice Road near Fall City reopened Friday, Oct. 26, after crews installed an overflow drainage pipe – a move expected to better protect the road if stormwater rises later this year.
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Metro Transit has Huskies football shuttles Saturday
Oct. 24
For football fans who want an easy trip to the game this weekend, King County Metro Transit is operating University of Washington Husky game shuttles on Saturday, Oct. 27. Shuttles require cash fare and leave specific park-and-ride locations 2 1/2 hours before kickoff, and return to those park-and-rides after the game.
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Metro Transit to add more buses to ease crowded routes
Oct. 23
King County Metro Transit is adding buses to meet increased ridership demand between West Seattle, Burien and downtown Seattle. Starting Oct. 29, eight additional commute time buses will be added to routes 55 and 120. Two more trips will be added to each route during the morning and evening weekday commutes.
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Residents invited to help shape future transportation services in the Snoqualmie Valley
Oct. 19
Residents who want to improve public transportation or have ideas about how King County Metro Transit might better serve their communities are invited to attend two upcoming meetings in the Snoqualmie Valley. The meetings, which will include an opportunity to talk one-on-one with Metro staff, will help shape future transportation services in the valley.
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Construction to close Lake Alice Road
Oct. 10
Lake Alice Road near Fall City will completely close for two weeks starting Oct. 15 while crews install an overflow drainage pipe to better protect the road in case of rising stormwater later this year.
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Metro Transit has Huskies, Hawks football shuttles this weekend
Oct. 10
For football fans who want an easy trip to the games this weekend, King County Metro Transit is operating University of Washington Husky game shuttles on Saturday, Oct. 13, and Seahawks game shuttles on Sunday, Oct. 14.
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Metro Transit takes steps to ease afternoon crowding on Route 218 to Issaquah
Oct. 8
To ease overcrowding on buses from downtown Seattle to Issaquah Highlands, afternoon Route 218 buses will no longer serve the Eastgate Freeway Station in Bellevue as of Oct. 15.
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Metro Transit responds to high demand by adding more buses on RapidRide C Line
Oct. 5
Starting Monday, Oct. 8, King County Metro Transit is adding two morning and two afternoon peak commute bus trips to the new RapidRide C Line – a move intended to ease overcrowding and meet rising demand for the popular new service between West Seattle and downtown Seattle.
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New signs of foundation failure prompt closure of SE 408th Street Bridge between Enumclaw and Auburn
Oct. 3
King County has informed Muckleshoot tribal leaders of safety concerns that will compel the closure of the Southeast 408th Street Bridge near State Route 164 between Enumclaw and Auburn in Southeast King County on Oct. 15.
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First day of commutes complete under Metro Transit service changes
Oct. 1
The first day of commuting is in the rear-view mirror after King County Metro Transit made major service changes over the weekend, including launching RapidRide C and D lines, other route changes and new requirements for riders to pay when boarding.
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Oct. 1 is first commute with Metro Transit changes
Sept. 30
Monday, Oct. 1, marks the first day of regular commutes for Metro Transit customers after the launch of RapidRide C and D lines, other route changes and new requirements for riders to pay when boarding.
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King County Metro’s RapidRide coming to some of Seattle’s most livable neighborhoods
Sept. 28
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 29, Metro’s new RapidRide C and D lines will bring new amenities, improved connections and more reliable transit service to some of Seattle’s most livable neighborhoods – West Seattle, Ballard, Queen Anne and Uptown – further strengthening their reputation as booming urban villages.
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Metro Transit adding bus trips to UW for start of fall classes
Sept. 21
With fall classes starting next week at the University of Washington, King County Metro Transit is putting more buses on the street starting Monday, Sept. 24, plus even more after the agency’s upcoming service change.
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Public meetings scheduled for emergency Lake Alice Road repairs
Sept. 19
Public meetings are planned in Fall City and Snoqualmie in coming weeks as King County Road Services Division considers the next steps for replacing a collapsing culvert under Lake Alice Road Southeast.
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First Metro Transit Incentive Program funds for human services now available
Sept. 19
More than 41,000 additional subsidized bus tickets are about to become available to community human service agencies helping homeless persons in Seattle and King County as part of King County Metro’s Transit Incentive Program.
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Meet the C Line on Sept. 29
Sept. 19
West Seattleites have heard it’s coming and they’ve seen the new shelters and stations popping up all over town. But on Sept. 29, they’ll get to experience the real thing when Metro Transit’s big red and yellow RapidRide buses begin rolling into West Seattle.
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West Seattle gets ‘In Motion’
Sept. 17
Starting today, Sept. 17, people who live or work in West Seattle can receive a free ORCA transit card if they pledge to drive less and use healthier travel options such as transit, carpooling, walking and bicycling.
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New bus lane will improve speed, reliability for busy Route 120
Sept. 14
A new bus lane will soon be under construction on Delridge Way Southwest to improve bus speed and reliability for Route 120 – one of Metro Transit’s Top 10 busiest routes.
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Metro Transit has Husky, Hawks football shuttles this weekend
Sept. 12
For football fans who want an easy trip to the games this weekend, King County Metro Transit is operating Husky game shuttles on Saturday, Sept. 15, and Seahawks game shuttles on Sunday, Sept. 16.
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Road repairs to close Renton Avenue South
Sept. 12
A sunken stretch of Renton Avenue South will be closed and repaired starting Monday, Sept. 17, sending traffic and Route 106 buses on a temporary detour during three weeks of construction.
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Ballard, Crown Hill get ‘In Motion’ with less driving, healthier travel options
Sept. 10
Starting today, Sept. 10, people who live or work in Ballard and Crown Hill can receive a free ORCA transit card if they pledge to drive less and use healthier travel options such as transit, carpooling, walking and bicycling.
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Homework time: Major changes coming for transit riders this month
Sept. 5
In just a few weeks, transit riders across King County face major changes as Metro Transit focuses bus service to serve more people, begins a pay-on-entry system and launches two new RapidRide lines serving downtown Seattle.
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