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Seattle · SeattleAdult fares are changing Sept. 1, 2025, on King County Metro buses, Metro Flex, both Seattle Streetcar lines and both King County Water Taxi routes. ORCA LIFT fares on both Water Taxi routes are also changing. Reduced fare rates for Senior, Disabled, Youth, and ORCA LIFT riders will remain unchanged everywhere else. The new adult…Read Article
King County Metro, Water Taxi and Seattle Streetcar adult fares change Sept. 1, 2025

Seattle · SeattleIt 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…Read Article
Supervisor Spotlight: Highlighting those behind the scenes who keep us moving

Seattle · SeattleKing County Metro's State of Good Repair (SGR) program architecture/engineering contract (KC001295) is in the final stages of selection with an award expected shortly. Metro also expects to advertise for a General Contractor/Construction Management (GC/CM) contract (KC001248) in late Q2 2025. Metro will be seeking a GC/CM to collaboratively work with Metro teams and stakeholders…Read Article