There’s a big section of Ballard that isn’t served by city buses, but a group of Ballardites are trying to change that. Residents along Seaview Ave NW and Sunset Hill working with King County Metro and King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles have created a survey to determine transportation needs of those who live in western […]
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King County Council adopts long-range plan to improve Metro service
Metro Connects, the long-range plan for improving King County Metro transit service, was adopted Monday by the King County Council, following review by the Regional Transit Committee. Metro Transit serves more than 400,000 daily riders today; under this plan there will be over one million daily riders on transit throughout King County by 2040. King […]
Metro launches Transit GO Ticket app
King County Metro Transit is launching the Puget Sound region’s first-ever mobile ticket app – Transit GO Ticket. The app allows riders to buy and redeem transit tickets on their mobile device without needing cash to ride. Tickets can be purchased for use on King County Metro buses, King County Water Taxi, Seattle Streetcar and Sound Transit’s […]
Travelers encouraged to prepare for cold weather and possible snow
The Puget Sound region is bracing for its first winter cold snap and travelers in King County are being encouraged to prepare for the possibility of snow and travel disruptions this weekend and next week. At the moment, the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to begin dropping on Sunday, with possible overnight freezing temperatures Monday and Tuesday. The […]
Metro seeks public input on expanding late-night bus service
King County Metro Transit is planning to improve and expand “Night Owl” bus service next year for late-night riders, and is seeking public input on a proposal that would offer new transit options for those getting to or from jobs, the airport and nightlife between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Currently, Metro has about 40 routes […]
Metro to add more trips, improve bus connections next month
To help improve service and connections, Metro is adding trips and expanding service to more than a dozen key routes starting on September 10. Metro’s website now shows full details for each route change, and orange rider alert brochures and new orange timetables will be on buses soon. Riders can now plan trips for dates after Sept. […]
Viaduct to close for two weeks starting April 29
WSDOT is reminding drivers and transit users that there are just seven days until the two week closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct through downtown Seattle. Starting Friday, April 29, the WSDOT will completely close the viaduct between South Spokane Street and the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel (shown in above map) for […]
Metro seeks feedback from late-night riders
Metro is looking for feedback from locals who ride buses between midnight and 5 a.m. According to Metro, there are currently up to 40 late-night routes that help riders throughout King County get to and from jobs and entertainment. However, it has been many years since Metro took a look at how well the late-night […]
More Metro Real Time Information Signs coming to Ballard
SDOT and King County Metro are partnering up to install 11 new Real Time Information Signs (RTIS) at bus stops along the NW Market Street/45th Street corridor through our neighborhood, Wallingford and the University District. The pole-mounted LED signs will let bus commuters know if their bus is on time or running late. The RTIS will be using […]
Presidents’ Day Metro Update
During the Presidents’ Day Federal Holiday today, King County Metro Transit will be operating with a regular weekly schedule. Peak fares will not be charged and some services in the U District will be canceled as UW is not in session. Metro Transit also wants to reminds passengers that new green timetables and adjusted bus schedules are […]
Metro to operate with reduced schedule on Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 19, Metro will be operating with its Reduced Weekday and “When no UW” schedules. Some routes will not operate while other routes will operate fewer trips than on a regular weekday. Riders are encouraged to review details in either printed timetables or online schedules. […]
Metro shuttles set to take Hawks fans to playoff game
Seahawks fans can climb on King County Metro Transit game day shuttles to travel to the Seahawks playoff game against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday, January 18. The shuttles accept cash only and leave specific park-and-ride locations two hours before kickoff, and return to those park-and-rides after the game. The closest shuttle location to our area […]
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