Remember,??It?s a great day to ride Metro? [ [link removed] ]?to get to events and activities where there is often traffic congestion and limited parking.






Weekend Service Impacts

* Temporary Weekend Bus Stop Closure [ [link removed] ]?for?*Routes 5, 21, 24, 27, 28, 33, 124, 131, 132, RapidRide D and RapidRide E*; Stop #490 at 3rd Ave & Cherry St (SB), will be closed on Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
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*Potential demonstrations this weekend:?Prepare for possible travel disruptions*?

Today, officials in Memphis released the video showing the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols. King County Metro is encouraging riders to?sign up for transit alerts [ [link removed] ]?and monitor reports if the video leads to community demonstrations that affect bus, streetcar and Access paratransit service.

If demonstrations temporarily close a street, buses might be rerouted or pause in place until streets reopen. Riders should allow additional travel time to account for potential delays, or opt to ride Sound Transit Link 1 Line through downtown Seattle if surface streets are temporarily affected by demonstrations.

Before traveling, riders are encouraged to;


* visit Metro?s?*Service Advisories page* [ [link removed] ]?
* sign up?for* Transit Alerts [ [link removed] ]*?
* use?*Text for Departures [ [link removed] ]?*by texting your bus stop number to 62550*?*
* use the* Next Departures [ [link removed] ] *tool on Metro?s?*Trip Planner* [ [link removed] ]*?*
* follow?*@kcmetroalerts* [ [link removed] ]?on Twitter for route alerts, cancellations and delays and?*@KingCountyMetro [ [link removed] ]*?for general information.

If travel delays occur, predicted arrival times on apps and real-time signs will not be accurate in estimating when buses will be at stops.

More information on the Metro Matters blog [ [link removed] ].

*All Service Alerts* [ [link removed] ]


Service Reminders

* Take transit to all your sporting events in Seattle this weekend. Metro and Link Light Rail serves riders heading to T-Mobile Park, Husky Stadium, Lumen Field and Climate Pledge Arena;
* The Seattle Kraken will have a match at the?Climate Pledge Arena [ [link removed] ]?at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28;

* *Seattle Center Monorail [ [link removed] ]?*will operate on its normal schedule this weekend. The Monorail will depart approximately every 10 minutes;
* *Water Taxi*?continues its?seven-day-a-week service [ [link removed] ]?throughout the winter. The seven-day-a-week?service will run from approximately 6 a.m. weekdays (8:30 a.m. weekends) to 7 p.m.;
* Please be aware that during our winter sailing season, conditions such as King Tides or high winds could create conditions that impact schedules. It may be necessary to?reduce speed?to protect the vessel on the Vashon route;

* We recommend riders arrive at their bus stop a few minutes before the scheduled departure time of their trip;
* 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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*Metro News*

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Transit service update Jan. 30-Feb. 3: All routes operating [ #weekk ]


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Expanded bus lane hours to help improve transit reliability along 15th Avenue West, Elliott Avenue West [ #dline ]


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?I love my job? Tonya Abernathy on the joys and challenges of being a bus operator [ #love ]


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RapidRide H Line construction update (January 2023) [ #h ]


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Take our survey on proposed bus routes around future North King and South Snohomish light rail stations [ #link ]

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Transit service update Jan. 30-Feb. 3: All routes operating

King County Metro will operate all bus routes Jan. 30 through Feb. 3, however some individual trips will be canceled. Across King County, Metro is delivering about 97% of our typical 11,000 weekday trips. Our maintenance crews are making steady progress on fleet repairs and appreciate your patience while we complete this important work.

Before traveling, please review our service advisories and use the real-time tools below to see whether your trip is operating.?

*Real-time information on the road*


* *Use?**?Text for Departures?* [ [link removed] ]*?by texting your bus stop number to 62550.?*You will receive a text with the next departure times and/or canceled trips at that stop.
* *Use the?Next Departures [ [link removed] ]?tool on Metro?s?**Trip Planner* [ [link removed] ]?to see what trips are operating at your bus stop.
* *On Twitter**, follow?**@kcmetroalerts* [ [link removed] ]?for route alerts, cancellations and delays. Follow?@KingCountyMetro [ [link removed] ]?for general information.
* *Call Metro?s Customer Information Office, which is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, at 206-553-3000.*

Read more on our?Metro Matters blog [ [link removed] ].

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Expanded bus lane hours to help improve transit reliability along 15th Avenue West, Elliott Avenue West
Picture of the back of a RapidRide D line that is pulled over to the side of the road with a bunch of signs and buildings in the background

The Interbay corridor is one of the busiest travel areas in Seattle, connecting downtown Seattle with Ballard and Magnolia along 15th Avenue West and Elliott Avenue West. Currently, an average of 11,353 people ride the bus routes on this corridor each weekday.

Metro service that travels in Interbay ?*?Routes 24, 32, 33 and the RapidRide D Line* ?? can?reduce their time stuck in traffic by using bus-only lanes during peak commuting periods. Done in collaboration with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), the Business Access and Transit?(BAT) lanes restrict access to buses to increase reliability for riders. These BAT lanes allow people driving and other vehicles to enter the lane to make right turns at intersections or to turn into driveways.

The bus access lane hours on 15th Avenue West and Elliott Avenue West, between West Armour Street and West Mercer Place/West Roy Street in both directions have been extended to 7-9 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Learn more on the Metro Matters blog [ [link removed] ] or SDOT blog [ [link removed] ].

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?I love my job? Tonya Abernathy on the joys and challenges of being a bus operator

Recognized by her riders with commendations and by her peers as an?Operator of the Month [ [link removed] ], Tonya Abernathy knows that life behind the wheel can be both stressful and fulfilling. She also understands the challenges of being a female transit operator in a field that remains predominately male.

Close up pic of the front of the bus with Tonya proudly standing in front with a big smile and her arms crossed in a floral shirt

Tonya, who was encouraged by her sister to apply at Metro because of her great communication and people skills, recently discussed with StreetsBlog USA??What It?s Like to Be a Woman Transit Operator.? [ [link removed] ]?Tonya, who was a security officer at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas before joining Metro, talks about security, ?safety and handling ?negative energy? both on and off buses. She also discusses the self-care she takes and the rewards of being a transit operator.

Tonya never forgets that it?s about the people who ride with her every day: ?When passengers come up to me and say, thank you for your service ? ?it makes me feel like I?m in the military!?

"King County Metro is a special place to work. ?We invite you to join people who serve our community while advancing their careers. Please visit www.kingcounty.gov/MetroCareers [ [link removed] ] to view the exciting career opportunities at Metro."

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RapidRide H Line construction update (January 2023)
Front of RapidRide H Line bus

Construction teams will begin striping new Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes in White Center and Burien as soon as later this month, weather permitting.

BAT lanes are curbside lanes used only by right-turning vehicles and buses. They help buses move more efficiently through traffic and provide better access to businesses. BAT lanes will be installed along 16th Ave SW between SW 107th St and SW 116th St, and on Ambaum Blvd SW between SW 128th St. and SW 148th St. Some lane closures and detours will be in place during this work.

Construction on the RapidRide H Line project began in June 2021 and is expected to last through March 2023. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some nighttime and weekend work.

*RapidRide H Line Outreach Team*


* Construction hotline: 206-257-3079
* Email:[email protected]
* Webpage:?RapidRide H Line Project page [ [link removed] ]

Sign up [ [link removed] ]?for RapidRide H Line email to stay up to date on construction schedule and impacts. Read more on the Metro Matters blog [ [link removed] ].?

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Take our survey on proposed bus routes around future North King and South Snohomish light rail stations

As Link light rail extends north, our Lynnwood Link Connections mobility project is working to improve public transportation for communities in northwest King County and southwest Snohomish County. This planning is a collaborative process that includes feedback from community, Sound Transit, Community Transit, and other partners, to develop proposed bus routes to meet residents? priority transportation needs as new light rail stations open in 2024.?

We invite you to learn more and take our survey [ [link removed] ]?on these proposed bus routes by March 10.

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Metro is hiring part-time and full-time transit operators (bus drivers) and trades professionals to keep the region moving. Learn more on our website [ [link removed] ].?








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