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Metro Transit Special Rider Alert, June 2002Bus Service Improvements Start Saturday, June 8, 2002 Every day, changes occur to King County roads, businesses and communities that impact our transportation network. That's why Metro makes changes to its bus service several times throughout the year. We want to help make your bus trips as fast and convenient as possible, and deliver service you can count on and appreciate. A quick summary of our overall June changes is listed in this Special Rider Alert. Please refer to your route's specific new green timetable for complete schedule information. Please remember that other transit agencies may have changes to their service in June, too. Be sure to refer to their specific literature or web site to ensure the information you rely on is current and up to date. We also invite you to visit our web site or call call Rider Information (206-553-3000; TTY 206-684-1739) to learn more about the many transportation options available for you in King County. Choose from buses, Access vans, vanpools, Flexcars, and discover new ways to plan your bus trips and buy bus passes. At Metro, we're working hard to give you easy access to the things you need in everyday life, plus help you save money, reduce stress and protect our environment, too. If you have any questions about the changes in this brochure or need help planning your trip, please call Rider Information at 206-553-3000 (TTY users 206-684-1739), or use our online Trip Planner. Thank you for choosing Metro. We hope that your ride is enjoyable. Welcome aboard Contents
Pick Up Your New Green TimetableMany bus routes have some schedule or route changes, so please read this Special Rider Alert and pick up your route's new green timetable on your bus and at Metro information racks, work sites and libraries starting the end of May. Please help conserve paper by taking only the timetables you need or by using these other information options:
Holiday ServiceOn Independence Day (Thursday, July 4) and Labor Day (Monday, September 2), Metro buses will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule. Route and Schedule Changes
Duvall Bridge Upgrades Impact Routes 232, 311 and 929Starting June 24 through late September, 2002, King County Road Services will close the Woodinville-Duvall Bridge so upgrades can be made. During the closure, routes 232, 311 and 929 will be rerouted via the Carnation-Duvall Rd., NE 124th St. and W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd. NE. Main St., north of NE Ring St. and NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd. between Main St. and W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd NE will not be served during the closure. In downtown Duvall, use the temporary bus stop on Brown Ave. NE at Richardson St. Your new green timetable shows revised departure times for routes 232 and 311. Watch for a Rider Alert at your bus stop. Northgate Transit Center Adding 500 New Parking StallsFive hundred new park-and-ride spaces at the Northgate Transit Center will be available for bus riders and carpoolers. The parking stalls are located just south of Northgate Mall and immediately east of the Northgate Transit Center, between NE 100th St. and NE 103rd St. Seventy-five stalls will be designated for carpool use only, Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Metro Goes to Sporting and Special EventsLeave your car at home and take Metro to Emerald Downs, Mariners, Seahawks, Husky games and a multitude of other special events that take place all over King County. Metro provides extra service for each of these events, with special buses, fares, routes, and pick-up and drop-off locations. For complete, up-to-date information, visit Metro Online or, call Rider Information 206-553-3000 (TTY 206-684-1739). 20th Anniversary of the Waterfront Streetcar
Saturday, June 1, 2002 Occidental Park Never Attempt to Board a Moving Bus
After 7 PM, Board and Exit Buses Via Front Doors
Night Stop Service
For the Safety and Comfort of All Our RidersAt Metro, we are committed to providing a clean, comfortable, safe and secure environment for our customers. To ensure your busriding experience is enjoyable and meets your expectations, we have rules that govern behavior on the bus and in our facilities. The rules are called the Metro Code of Conduct. They're the law and are enforced by local and Metro Transit Police. Please respect them. Any of the following behaviors while riding the bus violates Metro's Code of Conduct. Violators may be subject to arrest, fine or ejection.
How you can help:
Call these numbers to get help or report problems:
The complete Metro Transit Code of Conduct is available at: External links to other local transportation agencies |
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Never attempt to run after a moving bus to get it to stop. While our drivers always keep a watchful eye out for riders at our bus stops, they must turn their attention to the road and traffic once the bus is moving. They may not be able to see you, and you could be putting yourself and others at risk.
After 7 PM, fares are collected and transfers are issued when you board the bus. For this reason, and for extra evening security, riders are asked to board and exit via the front doors only.
Because we want you to feel secure traveling at night, Metro offers Night Stop service. Available between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., Night Stop allows you to ask the driver to let you off at any point along your bus route, even though it may not be a Metro bus stop. Just come to the front of the bus at least a block ahead of where you want to get off and request your stop. The driver will decide whether the stop you asked for can be made safely. Please Note: Night stop is not available in the Ride Free Area.