They cook and love motorcycles. They travel and enjoy bodybuilding. They sing, cook and enjoy doing things that “spike their adrenaline.” Their riders say they are: “A rock star,” “Careful, thoughtful, considerate, patient and really efficient,” and “ …
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Backpack, water bottle, notebook, laptop, ORCA card! Since September 2022, young people throughout King County haven’t needed to ask family for a ride or for money to take transit–they just had to walk to a bus, streetcar or light rail stop or get to a …
At King County Metro, celebrating excellence in public service is one of our proudest traditions. This year, Metro proudly recognizes Tamieko Cook as our Operator of the Year. Cook was celebrated today at a ceremony at Metro’s South Base attended by King …
King County Metro will launch two new Metro Flex pilots serving Auburn and Federal Way on August 31. The pilots expand on-demand transit in South King County as part of a broader set of transit improvements made possible through the South Link Connections …
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Help shape moving stories Beginning this summer, six artists are riding buses, exploring neighborhoods, and listening to stories shared by riders, operators, and neighbors as part of Moving Stories, a new public art initiative developed by 4Culture in …
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It takes a lot of people to keep a transit system running smoothly across 150 routes and over 300,000 boardings a day. Bus drivers are the most visible part of any transit system, but there are people behind the scenes who are just as vital in the day-to- …
Summary Executive Girmay Zahilay today announced that Metro will expand bus service across King County starting Aug. 29, including nine new routes, more than 3,000 additional bus trips each week, and better connections to new South King County Link light …
It will be the first RapidRide line to operate in south Seattle, bringing frequent service to one of the busiest bus corridors in King County while connecting transit to the Link light rail 1 line in the Rainier Valley. The RapidRide R Line will upgrade …
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Seafair Weekend is coming July 31-Aug. 2! It’s Seattle’s most iconic weekend, and transit is by far your best bet to avoid traffic and parking hassles. Most of the action, including the hydro races and associated festival, takes place at Genesee Park in …
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If you’re an active-duty member of the military or a veteran, Metro and Sound Transit is again proud to offer free rides to military personnel and veterans from July 21 to 24 during Seafair’s Fleet Week. Fleet Week is a longstanding Seafair tradition. …
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Join the Renton Area Mobility Project Board and help shape the future of transit Changes are rolling into Renton—and King County Metro wants you on board! If you live, work or travel through the city, this is your chance to guide critical transit service …
They cook and also love Volkswagens. They travel and enjoy weightlifting. They golf, snowboard, play soccer and enjoy walks. Their riders say they are: “super cheerful and considerate,” “exceptionally courteous, especially to elderly passengers,” and an “ …
Cross posted from Captain’s Blog It’s a celebration of fun, music—and strawberries! The King County Water Taxi invites everyone to make it a “Strawberry Day” by riding the Water Taxi to the Vashon Island Strawberry Festival July 17-19. The Water Taxi will …
