Ever noticed how much quieter the 44 buses are than other buses in town? You can thank those overhead wires — and the electric trolley buses they power — for that respite from noise pollution. The trolley buses also produce much less air pollution than diesel buses.
Despite those benefits, Metro is considering whether to replace its aging fleet of trolley buses with diesel ones, which cost less.
Our news partner The Seattle Times covered this story last month. On Tuesday, June 22, the public will have an opportunity to learn more about the Trolley Bus System Evaluation, a study that will examine the 14-route trolley system and “help the county make an informed decision about the best vehicle technology to use on these routes as the current trolley buses wear out.”
The open house will be held downtown at Plymouth Congregational Church (1217 6th Avenue) from 5 to 7 pm.