New program quadruples options for buying ORCA
SEATTLE – Transit and ferry riders can now choose from four times the number of locations to buy ORCA, the smart card for paying fares throughout the Central Puget Sound region. More than 120 retail stores, including local QFC, Safeway and Saar’s locations, just joined the 40 transit agency venues that sell ORCA cards. 

'Look, Smile, Wave' campaign promotes bike safety
A new campaign called “Look, Smile, Wave” is on the streets promoting bus and bike safety as Bike Month continues. 

Work to close Lake Alice Road this summer
A public meeting is planned May 14 to discuss plans by King County Road Services to replace a collapsing aging culvert beneath Lake Alice Road Southeast this summer. 

Route 50 challenge: Which neighborhood can ride the most before June 7?
The race is on between the neighborhoods at either end of Route 50. King County Metro Transit is challenging riders to take and record at least 250 bus rides before June 7 on the east-west route, which stretches from Columbia City/Seward Park to West Seattle/Alki, connecting Link light rail and every north-south route in the area. 

Metro recommends bus changes on Interstate 90
Metro Transit recommends changes to routes 210, 211, 214, 215, 216, and 218, to reduce crowding, improve on-time performance and reduce the time riders spend on the bus. The King County Council is currently reviewing the recommended changes and has scheduled a public hearing Tuesday, April 30, to hear what riders think of the service change recommendations.  

Bus changes recommended in Renton as part of RapidRide F Line
As part of launching the RapidRide F Line in 2014, King County Metro Transit recommends changes to four bus routes in the Renton area to serve more riders more efficiently. The King County Council will consider these changes as part of a public hearing April 30. 

Federally funded safety enhancement project set to begin on Northeast Novelty Hill Road
There’s something happening along Northeast Novelty Hill Road that you may not see until it’s too late – and that has King County engineers increasingly concerned about safety along the busy roadway. 

Demonstration program will bring new mix of transit services to the Snoqualmie Valley
Recognizing that traditional transit services don’t always meet every community’s needs, Metro Transit has a new approach to serving riders in less populated areas -- and the Snoqualmie Valley will be the first to try it out. 

Work on Renton Avenue South sidewalk improvements begins April 8
King County plans to start construction on sidewalk improvements along Renton Avenue South in the West Hill area between 75th and 76th avenues South starting Monday, April 8. The county and the city of Renton are teaming up to add sidewalks, landscaping and provide on-street parking on the east side of Renton Avenue South. 

Century-old Alvord T. Bridge near Kent set to close June 28
The Alvord T. Bridge – one of the most deficient bridges in the state of Washington – will be permanently closed to traffic on June 28.