When Link light rail opens in Northgate in approximately 2020, many changes will be made to existing bus service. Buses that duplicate the route of the light rail will likely be eliminated, merged with other routes, or will become local service only (no downtown service by bus). Routes which may be impacted in [...]
Beginning February 6th, routes 73, 77, and 373 will be rerouted off of 15th Ave NE due to construction on Thornton Creek Bridge (just south of Northgate Way). There are minor service changes for routes 242, 243, and 348. Visit the King County Metro web site for the full list of service changes.
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Brown Bag Meeting on Metro Service CutsWednesday, August 12, noonCity Hall, Council Chambers
Seattle City Council’s Transportation Committee will convene a special noontime session of the Transportation Committee. The format is designed to engage decision-makers and stakeholders in a frank conversation about looming Metro budget shortfalls and what they may mean to Seattle transit riders.
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As I was standing at Third and Cherry last Monday trying to find a bus home, any bus home, another bus rider told me about TapBus. TapBus is an internet site that gives you current Metro bus locations and estimated arrival times based on GPS. It is easy to use and, for routes [...]
I have become one of those iPhone users I used to hate. I can’t believe how I got through life before this. The new 2.2 update is available for download today. I walk and bus as much as possible. Given that, I can’t wait to try out these three new functions:
Google Street View – Street [...]
My family and just got back to Seattle after two weeks in the midwest (more on that soon). In planning the trip, we decided to try to make some changes to what we normally do and we took the bus to and from SeaTac. It was actually easier and faster than I thought it might [...]