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 [.pdf]
• 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