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Archived News
For reference purposes, Metro maintains an archive of key informational notices grouped by year.
2008
Jan. 2 -
Bellevue-Redmond RapidRide
Jan. 2 -
West Seattle RapidRide
Jan. 28 -
Kent East Hill commuter bus service
Feb. 4 -
Proposed changes to east I-90 transit service
Apr. 23 -
King County Council meeting on proposed transit changes in Kent East Hill
Apr. 23 -
King County Council meeting on proposed east I-90 transit service
2007
Jan. 10 -
Changes proposed for Eastside service
Mar. 23 -
Proposed trolley overhead wire extensions to light rail stations
Oct. 9 -
Pacific Highway South RapidRide
Nov. 19 -
Metro nutcracker graces bus tunnel
2006
Jan. -
Metro’s hybrid buses delivering on their commitment to cleaner air
Jan. 6 -
Proposed changes to bus service in South King County
Jan. 18 -
Should Metro discontinue Route 173?
Jan. 18 -
Should Metro revise Route 167?
Feb. - Why Drive Alone??
Listen to our fun radio messages!
Feb. 28 -
No smoking in or near bus shelters
Mar. 13 -
Can you talk transit?
Apr. 4 -
Potential changes to bus service in East King County
June 8 -
Dump the Pump Day Campaign
June 12 -
Metro now offers customer services around the clock
July 10 -
The many shades of Metro
July 27 -
Metro driver and passenger honored for heroic efforts
2005
Jan. 12 -
Metro 'crowns' Aurora bus stops
Jan. 12 -
Online Trip Planner enhancements
Mar. 25 -
Keeping the Waterfront Streetcar rolling
June 20 -
County, City unveil streetcar option
July 20 -
Buses get a jump on tunnel project street improvements
July 12 -
Pilot Project for Real-time Bus Information System on Aurora Ave N
Sep. 6 -
Service Change Update
- Downtown Seattle transit service changes
Sep. 7 -
Metro bus riders test county’s first rolling WiFi hotspot
Sep. 29 -
Share your ideas for transit service
on the eastside.
Sep. 29 -
Share your ideas for transit service
in south King County.
Nov. 1 -
Rosa Parks Honored on Metro Bus Fleet
Dec. -
Message from Metro's General Manager about Tunnel closure
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Dec. 12 -
Good buzz about Metro’s BEES
Dec. 14 -
Bus barn becomes temporary horse barn
2004
Feb. -
Greenwood Ave N proposed bus stop consolidation
Feb. 2 -
Metro's Access program marks milestone
Apr. 5 -
Technology keeps Access vans on track
Aug. -
Quick-thinking bus driver saves toddler
Aug. 12 -
Changes in bus service for the Ambaum-Delridge corridor
Aug. 12 -
Changes in bus service for the Rainier Valley/Broadway corridor
Nov. 1 -
Metro retires last M.A.N. bus
Dec. 2 -
Metro Online honored as one of top four transit web sites in nation
2003
Feb. 1 -
Metro's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Mar. 3 -
Lillian Hyde leaves legacy for others through Metro
Mar. 17 -
Hybrid bus now on a route near you
Mar. 17 -
Metro Online wins ‘Web site of the Week’ honors
Mar. 17 -
Metro retires last of a long-lived trolley fleet
Apr. 23 -
County Council Transportation Commitee hearing
July 31 -
Stuff A Bus with school supplies
Aug. 11 -
Metro goes retro with streetcar stations
Aug. 13 -
Changes in bus service for north King County
Aug. 13 -
Changes in bus service in Federal Way
Aug. 25 -
Stuff A Bus results
Sep. -
SDOT 35th Ave NE Street Improvement Project
Sep. 15 -
Events & outreach activities
Dec. 20 -
Metro at 30 - Then & Now
2002
Jan. -
Regional Transit News - SR-522 bus service
Mar. 25 -
Metro Mojo ready to hit the streets
Apr. 15 -
Digital video recorders keep an eye on rider safety
June -
Waterfront Streetcar renamed "The Benson Line"
July 17 -
Northgate Transit Center park-and-ride expansion
July 17 -
Waterfront Streetcar 20th Anniversary Celebration
July 17 -
Lake City Way Multi-Modal Project
July 17 -
Transit Service News
July 22 -
Metro helps seniors and people with disabilities stay on the go
Sept. 17 -
Metro Online redesigned
Sneak Preview
Sept. 27 -
Metro Online redesign implemented
Oct. 28 -
Road testing begins for new hybrid bus
Dec. 4 -
Route 48 Corridor Speed & Reliability Improvements
2001
Jan. 4 -
Metro celebrates 100 million passenger trips in 2000
May 1 -
Transit operators: part of the community
Aug. 6 -
New bus drivers undergo rigorous training
Aug. 15 -
Changes for east King County
begin Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001
Aug. 15 -
Changes for Seattle/north King County
begin Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001
Aug. 15 -
Changes for south King County
begin Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001
Aug. 20 -
New life for an old streetcar
Oct. -
15th Avenue NW Stop Consolidation
Oct. 21 -
Inside Transportation
- King County Civic Television program
2000
Aug. 3 -
Free bus trips help keep traffic moving on SR 520
1999
June 2 -
Custom Bus Fare Adjustment
July -
Metro Customer Service Offices Move to Pioneer Square
Nov. 23 -
Kudos to Transit Personnel for service during WTO
Dec. -
King County Thanks Metro Customers With FREE Bus Service
1998
Dec. -
Trusts Established for Bus Tragedy Victims
Dec. 13 -
Metro remains committed to effective transit security