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“Where to?” [ [link removed] ] Wherever you’re headed, take Metro! Fares are required. [ [link removed] ] If you have a disability, have a lower income or are a senior, you may qualify for a reduced fare [ [link removed] ]. Youth 18 and younger can ride free with a Free Youth Transit Pass [ [link removed] ].
Weekend Service Impacts
* *Routes 226, 250, 271, 981, ST 550, ST 566 and RapidRide B Line* are rerouted and will not serve stops inside the Bellevue Transit Center due to an emergency response starting at 2:14 p.m. on Friday, December 12;
* *Duvall - Monroe Shuttle* and *Valley Shuttle* service suspended Friday, December 12 due to ongoing flooding and road closures;
* *Routes 4 and 13* will be rerouted and will not serve stops north of W McGraw Street from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 due to construction;
* *Route 36* will have stop #45649 S Myrtle Street & 39th Avenue S (eastbound) relocated from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 due to sidewalk construction;
* *Route 49* will have stop #11230 10th Avenue E & E Prospect Street (northbound) and stop #11010 10th Avenue E & E Prospect Street (southbound) closed from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 due to construction;
* *Route 61* will be rerouted off NE Northgate Way between 15th Avenue NE and Roosevelt Way NE from Saturday, December 13 to Sunday, December 14, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily due to construction;
* *Route 255* to University District will be rerouted off Market Street between 18th Avenue W and Central Way from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 14 due to an event;
* *Route 21* will be affected in both directions after all Seahawk home games; stops on portions of 1st Avenue S will not be served; use alternate stops on 4th Avenue S instead on Sunday, December 14;
Full information available on our Service Advisories page [ [link removed] ].
Service Reminders
* Take transit to all your sporting and community events in Seattle. Metro and Link light rail serve riders heading to T-Mobile Park [ [link removed] ], Husky Stadium [ [link removed] ], Lumen Field [ [link removed] ], and Climate Pledge Arena [ [link removed] ];
* The *Seahawks* will play at Lumen Field [ [link removed] ] at 1:25 p.m. on Sunday;
* The *Seattle Kraken* will play at the Climate Pledge Arena [ [link removed] ] at 5 p.m. on Sunday;
* *Water Taxi [ [link removed] ]* is operating on the winter sailing schedule [ [link removed] ] as of Saturday, October 11;
* *Seattle Center Monorail [ [link removed] ] *will operate 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Sunday. The Monorail will depart approximately every 10 minutes;
* Riders can use Text for Departures [ [link removed] ] by texting their stop number to 62550 to get next departure times;
* Remember, it's free and easy to sign up for email or text alerts [ [link removed] ] about King County Metro service. Alerts can be tailored to your favorite route(s).
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Tips for traveling with King County Metro this winter season [ #winter ]
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RapidRide I Line newsletter [ #iline ]
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Tips for traveling with King County Metro this winter season
Winter season has arrived and King County Metro’s tools will help you stay informed so you can travel safely.
*Know before you go*
* Visit MetroWinter.com [ [link removed] ] for tips on traveling during winter weather on bus, Access paratransit, streetcar, the King County Water Taxi or Metro Flex on-demand services. There are eight languages offered on the webpage including English, plus additional languages via the Google Translate tool.
* *What’s a snow route?* If buses can’t travel their regular routes due to roadway conditions, they might switch to alternate streets called snow routes. Preview snow routes [ [link removed] ] for your favorite bus routes. Updates will be posted on Metro’s service advisories web page [ [link removed] ].
* *Winter snow brochures *are available on buses and other transit services, and include helpful travel tips and information.
* *Want updates about changes to your bus route?* Sign up to receive Transit Alerts [ [link removed] ] via text or email for the routes and services you rely on. Already a subscriber? Review your subscriptions and make updates as we add new routes across King County.
* *Detours or temporary changes to your bus route?* Before traveling, check our service advisories webpage [ [link removed] ] to see whether your route has changed due to construction closures or hazardous roadway conditions.
* *Follow our social media channels* on X (*@KingCountyMetro*) and Facebook (@kcmetro) for general information, alerts and major travel disruptions.
* *Stay updated on road conditions* in your area by connecting with your city, county and state alerts or social media channels.
* *In extreme weather, travel only if necessary.*
* *Metro continues to collect fares* during adverse weather. However, our operators will never make fares a barrier to people traveling in safety situations, such as riding to a warming center during cold snaps or a cooling center during summer heat waves.
*Real-time updates*
Get real-time updates on whether your trip is operating, when it’s due to depart or if it’s been canceled.
* *Text your bus stop number to 62550* to receive a list of the next bus trips headed your way. Each trip will either show an estimated arrival time, “s” for scheduled, or “canceled.” Save *62550* in your phone in advance to help yourself remember. The number is also posted at bus stops.
* *Next departures* information is also available on Metro’s Trip Planner [ [link removed] ] in the upper right corner of the page.
*Other Metro services*
In addition to buses, winter weather can delay or cancel transit service on other modes. Please double-check before you travel. The Water Taxi [ [link removed] ], Metro Flex [ [link removed] ] and Access [ [link removed] ] Paratransit post information on their webpages. Access riders also can call the Access Transportation Call Center at (206) 205-5000.
*Ride safely and comfortably*
* When roadways become snowy or icy, please wait for your bus at bus stops on flatter roadways and either the top or bottom of a hill, or where roadway conditions are maintained by snowplows.
* Remember, the sun is going down earlier, making visibility a challenge. Using a flashlight or a phone is a great way to signal the driver you’re at the bus stop.
* Conditions could delay service, so be prepared! Bundle up with weather-appropriate clothing and footwear as you wait for your trip.
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RapidRide I Line newsletter
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*RapidRide I Line is coming to Renton, Kent and Auburn*
King County Metro is preparing to build 17 miles of new RapidRide service in Renton, Kent, and Auburn. Construction will begin this fall. Once I Line is in service in 2027 it will provide connections to the Renton Transit Center, Kent Transit Center and Auburn Station. The I Line will also connect riders to the RapidRide F Line, Sound Transit buses; Sounder Train; and local bus service, making it easier for people to travel to and from regional destinations and access a network of local bus routes. Metro is building RapidRide I Line to meet a critical need for improved north-south transportation options in south King County. Visit our new website [ [link removed] ] to check out our interactive map and learn about the passenger stations, and other improvements this project will bring!
Check out the Metro Matters Blog [ [link removed] ] for the complete newsletter.
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Metro is hiring transit operators (bus drivers) and trades professionals to keep the region moving. Visit kingcounty.gov/MetroCareers [ [link removed] ] to learn more.
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