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State Budget Buoys Vashon Water Taxi’s Midday Services Through 2027
Vashon · Vashon

State Budget Buoys Vashon Water Taxi’s Midday Services Through 2027

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(The Center Square) – King County Water Taxi midday services to Vashon Island will continue through June 2027 thanks to recently secured state funding.See the Story
King County Metro delivers bike lanes, crosswalks, lights and sidewalks in White Center
White Center · White Center

King County Metro delivers bike lanes, crosswalks, lights and sidewalks in White Center

Four blocks of new pedestrian and bike pathways in White Center are now open, making it easier and safer for people traveling between the Greenbridge community and the RapidRide H Line station. The King County Metro safety project delivered on a number of requests from the community on Southwest 100th Street: New bike lanes and…Read Article
Route 8 improvements underway and on the horizon
Seattle · Seattle

Route 8 improvements underway and on the horizon

Route 8 is among King County Metro’s busiest and most challenged routes. For frustrated riders, the struggle is real. Buses routinely slow to a crawl through heavy Seattle traffic on Denny Way, which remains a tight and congested corridor due to high travel demand, ongoing development and construction, and its connection to I-5. Despite numerous…Read Article

Months after driver’s death, King County Metro installs safety partitions on buses

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Over 1,000 Metro buses get new safety barriers to protect drivers amid assaults.Seattle · SeattleSee the Story

Sound Transit to Run Additional Service for FIFA Club World Cup in Seattle

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Sound Transit is running additional services on Link light rail and Sounders game trains for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Seattle.Soccer · SeattleSee the Story

Supervisor Spotlight: Highlighting those behind the scenes who keep us moving

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, and there are people behind the scenes who are just as vital in the day-to-day operation of King County Metro. Their responsibilities…Seattle · SeattleRead Article

June 2025 update: Metro’s Fixed Assets State of Good Repair Program

June 2, 2025 updates: The State of Good Repair program A/E contract (KC001295) is in the final stages of selection with an award expected shortly. The GC/CM contract (KC001248) is expected to advertise in late Q2 2025. The initial stages of the GC/CM contract are expected to focus on 10 currently funded priority projects shown…Seattle · SeattleRead Article

Recognizing Metro’s Operators of the Month (March-April 2025)

They cook, take trips and root for their grandchildren’s sports teams. They collect comic books, watch retro TV, ride motorcycles, crochet and work with worms. Some are traveling in the footsteps of relatives who work for transit systems across the county and country. Those who ride with them say “Thanks to the operator who greets…Seattle · SeattleRead Article

King County Metro to Initiate Full Fare Enforcement Starting Saturday

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King County Metro will begin issuing warnings and citations for unpaid fares. Riders have several options for paying.Seattle · SeattleSee the Story

Celebrating ‘Filipinotown’ addition to the Seattle Streetcar

On May 21, a new “Filipinotown” addition to the Seattle Streetcar First Hill Line Chinatown-International District vehicle design was officially unveiled. This new design highlights the important contributions of Filipino Americans to Seattle’s rich cultural tapestry. A celebration was held at SDOT’s Charles Street facility, bringing together community leaders, cultural advocates, and residents to participate…Seattle · SeattleRead Article

AJC Miami and Broward Co-Hosts Cross-Cultural Event Honoring Jewish American and Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

AJC Miami and Broward Co-Hosts Cross-Cultural Event Honoring Jewish American and Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Press Tue, 05/20/2025 - 14:52 May 20, 2025 Miami The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU proudly hosted a delegation of 50 Asian tourism professionals and local community leaders on May 17, as part of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (GMCVB) second annual Asian-American Community Tour of Greater Miami & Miami…Culture · MiamiSee the Story

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