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		September 1, 2008 $32 million boost in transit service for first phase of viaduct work Take the bus to the ballgames County plans two rural road safety projects KCDOT annual report for 2007 now online August 25, 2008 Green Bike Project adds to King County commute options Labor Day weekend transit service TRAFFIC ALERT: Football games, festival may cause congestion August 11, 2008 Two bus drivers win gold with their peers Blue Angels meet with local students Airport staff host summer benefit for local food bank August 4, 2008 More to mowing than meets the eye Roads winners advance to national roadeo TRAFFIC WATCH: Afternoon baseball game Wednesday REI employees jump into vanpooling Cicci earns first Turner Award for the year July 28, 2008 Bus service improvements underway in Burien Applications due this week to serve on Metro sounding boards Metro offers special service to hydro races on Saturday & Sunday Blue Angels roar back to town; watch for I-90 bridge closures Boeing Field 80th anniversary attracts crowds July 21, 2008 Happy birthday, KCIA & Boeing Field TRAFFIC WATCH: Afternoon baseball game Wednesday Bye-bye old Tolt Bridge Klahanie pedestrian safety projects in progress TRAFFIC WATCH: Issaquah-Hobart Road paving begins July 31 July 14, 2008 Long-range plan for short-span bridges Mt. Si bridge construction could disrupt travel River closure extended Festival fun in full swing - expect delays Mariners back in town July 7, 2008 Metro fare increase proposed to offset rising diesel prices Metro forming Ballard-Interbay advisory group Project will impact intersection near Auburn June 30, 2008 River closed near Carnation Ride Metro to the Mariners Transit service for holiday weekend Reminder: Youth and senior bus fares increase July 1 Several road closures begin July 7 Meetings kick off for historic corridor project Metro seeking community help on future bus service Airport has new service Get moving in Renton Mark your calendars for 80th birthday at Boeing Field Fleet adds new hybrid work truck Celebrity bus driver finds out it's not as easy as it looks Audio of KMTT's Marty Riemer talking about driving a Metro bus! June 23, 2008 County road construction focuses on safety, preservation Redmond Park-and-Ride closes for construction Lemmon tops crop at Metroadeo Get an up-close look at Metro's new buses June 16, 2008 Metro's training staff roll seven days a week Metro roadeo and employee car show this weekend Lengthy detour for Kent-Black Diamond Road closure June 9, 2008 More buses for more riders Metro ridership keeps growing Tree trimming scheduled for road near Duvall June 2, 2008 Bus routing, scheduling, and stop changes arrive Saturday Transit ridership up nationwide TRAFFIC WATCH: Afternoon baseball on Wednesday May 26, 2008 Bus routing, scheduling, and stop changes arrive Saturday Road Division piggybacks projects to save time, money Check on access to recreation areas before heading out May 19, 2008 Airport preps for rehab of Taxiway Bravo TRAFFIC WATCH: Union Hill Road closed this weekend Memorial Day transit service Metro's Rothwell honored for safe driving May 12, 2008 Bicycling gains popularity as King County commute option Road improvements finished near Maple Valley Metro - Transit agency to the stars Metro finishes well at APTA Roadeo KCIA project award May 5, 2008 New signs for new times Baseball is back in town Be patient - patchy pavement is just a prelude April 28, 2008 Metro keeping up with continued growth in transit ridership TRAFFIC WATCH: Public to march on Thursday, May 1 Metro seeking public comment on new design for bus signs Flynn is Metro's top Vehicle Maintenance employee KCDOT says goodbye to award-winning manager April 21, 2008 Everyday ways to 'green up' your life Celebrate Earth Day with King County Elliott Bay Water Taxi begins 2008 season this weekend April 14, 2008 It's easy being green REMINDER: Mariners have day game on Tuesday Pony up for trips to Emerald Downs King County hosts Klahanie pedestrian safety meeting April 7, 2008 These safety projects are done by the gallon Roads crew rides to the rescue Mariners return for second homestand Dalai Lama's visit could disrupt traffic Ride Metro to this weekend's Green Festival March 31, 2008 More Eastsiders leaving cars at home to share the ride Baseball is back Late snowfall keeps county road crews busy March 24, 2008 Focusing on FOD is safety measure for airport staff Metro info available in 11 languages Green Festival coming to King County March 17, 2008 Keeping up with the chores saves money, improves roads Get a 'snapshot' of Mt. Si Bridge progress Green Festival coming to King County March 10, 2008 Popular Hyde Shuttle ready to expand North Base posts Metro's best safety record Buses make way for St. Patrick's Day Parade KCDOT employees shake it up during disaster drill March 3, 2008 Roads Division documenting 'Memory Lane' Tolt Bridge update Daylight Saving arrives early again Metro Sales and Customer Service group sets record Spot bid auction set for March 12 February 25, 2008 Metro teams up to deliver more Transit Now service Metro proposes new and revised Kent, Eastside service Big honors for two Metro Transit Police deputies, one former deputy New bus fares start March 1 A successful quick fix on Newport Way February 18, 2008 Park-and-ride usage surged in 2007 Revised shuttle service for annual Flower and Garden Show Home Show shuttle continues Airport passes inspection with 'flying' colors February 11, 2008 Transit Now targets 100,000 hours by year's end Reduced bus service on Presidents Day holiday Share a ride to the home show Roads Division assists tribe in South King County KCIA center of the caucus universe February 4, 2008 Lending a helping snow plow Time to check out new bus timetables County auction set for Feb. 13 January 28, 2008 Hybrid truck shows it's tough enough for government work Crews busy keeping up with slick roads Bike racks now available on almost all buses RapidRide feedback due by Friday January 21, 2008 Roads east of Redmond to get smarter Roundup on December storm repairs Mercer Island Park-and-Ride reopens January 14, 2008 Transit Control Center: The bus ride starts here Metro observes MLK holiday next Monday Ferry service reductions could impact Metro service Roads environmental projects boost with state funding Deep snow keeps Skykomish crews busy January 7, 2008 Bridges, transit centers highlight 2008 construction plan Bridge closures coming for Tolt and South Park Metro hosts January meetings on RapidRide plans Spot auction this Wednesday Share your aviation memories December 31, 2007 2007 in review for King County DOT One lane reopened on Holmes Point Drive Metro hosts January meetings on RapidRide plans Limits increased for pre-tax transportation benefits Metro has service to 'Hawks first playoff game KCDOT staff donate time and talent for charitable causes Also see: Transportation Today archives for 2007

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