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King County Metro and regional transit agencies to help riders ...
Dec 24, 2024 · King County Executive Dow Constantine announced today that Metro will join other regional transit agencies to provide free rides this New Year’s Eve. Riders can travel without paying fares on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Pierce Transit, and the Seattle Streetcar as part of their celebrations.
December 2024 update: Metro’s Fixed Assets State of Good Repair …
Dec 20, 2024 · Metro’s plans for implementing the State of Good Repair (SGR) program continue to advance. Metro held a combined virtual and in-person open house on Nov. 21, 2024 to update interested consultants, contractors and suppliers on upcoming SGR projects and …
King County Metro signs landmark deal to welcome new bus …
Dec 23, 2024 · King County Metro has contracted with European bus builder Solaris to buy up to 16 zero-emission buses. This marks Solaris’ first contract with a U.S.-based transit agency and represents the company’s effort to expand its presence in the North American market.
King County Metro unveils bus wrap and art ... - Metro Matters
May 21, 2024 · Three art projects by King County Metro employees were unveiled today honoring the American Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pasifika (AANHP) communities: A bus wrap by Vance Sakado, bus shelter artwork by Wan-Lin Tsou, and a large multi-panel installation by Linh Hoang and Keiko Budech.
Weigh in on Metro’s final draft of our ADA Transition Plan
Dec 9, 2024 · That is why, since 2023, we have been developing a plan under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to guide us in making our services more accessible, enabling everyone in King County to ride Metro.
Coming this fall: New RapidRide G Line and more Metro bus service
Aug 1, 2024 · Starting Sept. 14, King County Metro is expanding evening and weekend transit service and launching its eighth RapidRide – the G Line – which will provide fast and frequent service through downtown Seattle, First Hill, Capitol Hill, the Central District, and Madison Valley.
King County Metro Vanpool to add 120 more electric vehicles
Dec 26, 2024 · King County Metro is taking another step toward a more sustainable future by adding 120 electric vehicles to our vanpool fleet. The new seven-passenger vehicles will join our nearly two dozen electric compact vanpool cars already on the road.
‘METRO GO!’ launches public transit revolution – Metro Matters
Dec 5, 2024 · Whether you are traveling by land, water, or rail—Metro is the way to go! King County Metro’s new parody music video ‘Metro Go’ was released this week and already has reached more than 64,000 people! Check it out and join the public transit revolution! Lyrics (English and Spanish) You don’t wanna drive? Ooh! Here’s a solution.