In the News:
Current and recent news
releases on transportation issues
December 2007
Dec. 31 -
2007 in review for King County DOT
Dec. 31 -
Metro hosts January meetings on RapidRide plans
Dec. 31 -
Limits increased for pre-tax transportation benefits
Dec. 31 -
Metro has service to Hawks' first playoff game
Dec. 31 -
KCDOT staff donate time and talent for charitable causes
Dec. 27 -
County will reopen one lane of Holmes Point Drive
Dec. 26 -
Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel open Thursday morning
Dec. 24 -
Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closure continues
Dec. 21 -
Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel remains closed through Dec. 25
Dec. 20 -
Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel to remain closed through Friday
Dec. 19 -
Update: Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closed Thursday, Dec. 20
Dec. 19 -
Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel remains closed throughout Wednesday
Dec. 19 -
Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closed again Wednesday morning
Dec. 18 -
Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel is open
Dec. 17 -
Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closed due to computer issues
Dec. 17 -
Around the clock, King County Roads is on duty
Dec. 17 -
Redmond Park-and-Ride changes
Dec. 17 -
Bus to Hawks last regular-season home game
Dec. 17 -
Plan ahead for holiday transit service
Dec. 17 -
Boeing Field volunteer flies high
Dec. 11 -
Road damage from last week’s storm continues to mount
Dec. 11 -
Teaming up to tame traffic
Dec. 11 -
County’s green practices find international audience
Dec. 3 -
ROAD ALERT: Travel conditions in King County steadily improve, but
several road problems remain
Dec. 3 -
As flood waters recede, county’s road crews see first of storm’s
damage
Dec. 3 -
ROAD ALERT: King County's afternoon commute promises to be soggy and
slow-going
Dec. 3 -
Heavy rain causing hazardous travel conditions throughout King
County
Dec. 1 -
Metro Transit rolls out revamped winter-weather plan
November 2007
Nov. 30 -
County transportation teams on snow watch for the weekend
Nov. 26 -
County’s 2008 transportation budget focuses on preservation and
service expansion
Nov. 26-
All paved up
Nov. 26-
Adopt-a-Road "Makes a Difference" for a whole month
Nov. 26 -
Ride Metro shuttle to Redmond Lights kickoff
Nov. 26 -
Check out the rolling poets
Nov. 19 -
Roads winter-response plan ready to go
Nov. 19 -
Thanksgiving holiday bus service
Nov. 19 -
Huskies host 100th Apple Cup Saturday
Nov. 19 -
Seattle Marathon could disrupt Sunday travel
Nov. 19 -
Metro nutcracker graces bus tunnel
Nov. 13 -
Metro's vans
hit 1,000 mark
Nov. 12 -
Bears invade Dawg-land with pigskins
Nov. 12 -
Pro Bears swoop into Hawks' nest
Nov. 12 -
Tolt Bridge crews pour it on
Nov. 8 -
County proposes raising Klahanie Boulevard speed limit
Nov. 5 -
County’s traffic camera system is getting smarter
Nov. 5 -
Veteran's Day Holiday observed Nov. 12
Nov. 5-
TRAFFIC WARNING: Monday night football game for Seahawks
Nov. 2 -
Metro Transit hosts community meetings on RapidRide plans for
Pacific Highway South
Nov. 2 -
King County hosts open house on plans for Novelty Hill Road
Nov. 1 -
King County proposes raising speed limit on section of 244th
Avenue Southeast near Lake Francis
October 2007
Oct. 30 -
Region's leaders announce new measures to speed winter response as
they kick-off annual storm campaign
Oct. 30 -
County’s storm response plan
synchs up across jurisdictions
Oct. 29 -
Water Taxi season wraps up tenth year
Oct. 29 -
Metro marks end of Daylight Saving time
Oct. 29 -
What do you think about RapidRide?
Oct. 22 -
KCIA begins effort to reduce air traffic noise in surrounding homes
Oct. 22 -
Rideshare campaign nets big numbers
Oct. 22 -
Homecoming for Huskies
Oct. 15 -
Preserving transportation network key theme for 2008 proposed budget
Oct. 15 -
Concrete mixer joins Roads lineup
Oct. 15 -
New airport gateway ready to go
Oct. 15 -
Board a bus to Huskyville
Oct. 15 -
Beat the traffic to Sunday's Seahawks game
Oct. 8 -
Metro Transit on track for another year
of record-breaking ridership
Oct. 8 -
National report says congestion costs time and money
Oct. 8 -
Fall auto auction set for Saturday, Oct. 13
Oct. 8 -
Hawks at home Sunday
Oct. 8 -
Free shuttles to this weekend's home show
Oct. 1 -
King County Roads Division opens up new territory
for salmon homecoming
Oct. 1 -
Salmon Days creates bus reroutes in Issaquah
Oct. 1 -
Plan your commute sessions continue this week
Oct. 1 -
MEHVA hosts historic bus excursion Sunday
September 2007
Sept. 24 -
Another hybrid first for King County
Sept. 24 -
Green up your commute with personalized planning
Sept. 24 -
Open house previews intersection project
Sept. 24 -
Huskies host top-ranked USC Saturday
Sept. 24 -
Last homestand for Mariners
Sept. 24 -
Bus
riders delighted with tunnel
Sept. 19 -
Sims sets new course for climate-friendly transportation
Sept. 18 -
Partners mark on-time completion of Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel
retrofit
Sept. 17 -
Transit tunnel reopens for bus service Sept. 24
Sept. 17 -
Last weekend to do The Puyallup
Sept. 17 -
Baklava anyone?
Sept. 17 -
Hawks host Bengals on Sunday
Sept. 14 -
Elliott Bay Water Taxi sailing season extended
Sept. 11 -
Metro tunnel reopening brings bus service changes
Sept. 10 -
Spot auction set for Sept. 12
Sept. 10 -
Big time for the Huskies Saturday in Montlake
Sept. 10 -
Mariners return for some hometown love
Sept. 10 -
Ride the bus at a gallop to do the Puyallup
Sept. 7 -
Closure of 276th Avenue Southeast extended
Sept. 3 -
First-liners are Metro's front line
Sept. 3 -
Big weekend of football
Sept. 3 -
Students are back - drive safe, bike safe, walk safe
August 2007
Aug. 30 -
Clean
Vehicle Conference Sept. 19
Aug. 27 -
Recent county bridge report reveals steady improvement; but big
needs remain
Aug. 27 -
Labor Day transit service
Aug. 27 -
Bus to Bumbershoot
Aug. 27 -
County seeks buyer for old Mt. Si Bridge
Aug. 27 -
TRAFFIC WATCH: Mariners end Angels series with Wednesday day game
Aug. 27 -
TRAFFIC WATCH: Seahawks host Raiders in Thursday evening game
Aug. 27 -
Metro's Michael Grady finishes 3rd at State Roadeo
Aug. 27 -
Blue Angels visit a big hit with students
Aug. 24 -
Metro posts double-digit ridership increases
during I-5 construction
Aug. 20 -
Closure of 276th Avenue SE extended through Sept. 10
Aug. 17 - Metro seeks advisory group
for RapidRide service in
West Seattle and on
Eastside
Aug. 9 -
Metro offers transit tips for coping with I-5 construction
Aug. 7 -
Chautauqua Beach Road reopens, roadwork delayed
Aug. 6 -
When it rains, this sidewalk is pourous
Aug. 6 -
King County hosts meeting on proposed roundabout for intersection
east of Auburn
Aug. 6 -
REMINDER: I-5 construction begins this Friday
Aug. 6 -
Spot bid happening Wednesday, Aug. 8
Aug. 2 -
Enhanced Elliott Bay Water Taxi service
offered during I-5 construction
July 2007
July 30 -
Make a plan, then be flexible, for I-5 closures
July 30 -
Shuttle to hydro races, watch for bridge closures
July 30 -
Mariners homestand adds to Seafair week fun
July 30 -
Metro co-hosts national transportation workshop
July 30 -
Troops coming and going at Boeing Field
July 26 -
Three road projects scheduled for Vashon Island
July 23 -
Boeing Field staff stirring in preparation for Angels
July 23 -
Jet junkies get sneak peek at 2007 Jet Preview
July 23 -
Metro lights up the way to Torchlight Parade
July 23 -
Special bus service for Bellevue Arts Fair
July 16 -
Employee ideas net savings for county
July 16 -
Bus to the Bite and Pow Wow
July 16 -
Historic bus tour set for Sunday
July 16 -
Rolling sevens at Boeing Field
July 13 -
Plan ahead for I-5 closure by forming a
new vanpool
July 9 -
Metro prepping to keep things moving during August I-5 closure
July 9 -
Ongoing Fremont Bridge work results in bus reroutes
July 9 -
Mariners return for hot time at home
July 9 -
Metro serving up Seafair fun this weekend
July 9 -
South Park Bridge closed Saturday and Sunday
July 5 -
King County Roads to kick off busy week of construction
July 2 -
County repaving program ‘rocks’ with new asphalt mix
July 2 -
Holiday alters bus schedules on July 4
July 2 -
Ride free shuttle to Redmond Derby Days
July 2 -
Baring Bridge work
may
cause long traffic delays
June 2007
June 29 -
South Park Bridge will close July 14-15
June 29 -
Road near Snoqualmie to close for seven weeks
June 29 -
Upcoming bridge project will close North
Fork Road Southeast
June 28 -
Hobart road closure
begins July 9
June 25 -
Metro’s ‘Driver of the Year’ is psyched about his work
June 25 -
Ken Montgomery is Metro's top in vehicle maintenance
June 25 -
Mariners host day game on Wednesday
June 25 -
Upcoming bridge closure will impact access to Alpine Lakes area
June 21 -
New
bus advertising program to net additional revenue for transit
service
June 21 -
Six-week road closure planned near Fall City
June 21 -
Rainier Beach gets In Motion
June 18 -
Sims proposes Eastside transit boost and announces changes when
downtown Seattle tunnel reopens
June 18 -
Join Metro in 'dumping the pump' on June 21
June 18 -
Metro announces Roadeo Winners
June 18 -
Mariners back to host Pirates, Reds, Red Sox & Jays
June 18 -
Open house for May Valley project
June 15 -
Closure planned for Black Diamond-Ravensdale Road
June 11 -
County ‘swaps’ litter and debris for clean soil
June 11 -
Roads wins honors for White Center project
June 11 -
April is a big month for Adopt-a-Road program
June 4 -
Winter lessons are basis for summer construction
June 4 -
South Park Bridge closed Saturday
June 4 -
TRAFFIC ALERT: Mariners host afternoon game on Wednesday
June 4 -
Unwind electrically on Sunday's trolley tour
June 1 -
Metro gives goats a spin for weed control
May 2007
May 29 -
Bus service changes begin Saturday, June 2
May 29 -
Mariners service is back in play
May 29 -
A month of work on Reinig Road begins June 4
May 21 -
Holiday transit schedule
May 21 -
Ride the bus for a long weekend of holiday fun
May 21 -
Be on the lookout for new green Metro timetables
May 16 -
Sims
announces landmark contract to expand Metro fleet
May 16 -
Bus contract fact sheet
May 14 -
New Mt. Si Bridge kicks off county’s 2007 road construction season
May 14 -
Roads Staff win 'Building Green' awards
May 14 -
National honors for Win Mitchell
May 7 -
Metro and Children’s Hospital team-up to increase transit choices
May 7 -
Zoo becomes 'Partner In Transit'
May 7 -
Metro in the bullpen for M's homestand
May 7 -
Spot Auction set for Wednesday
May 2 -
Bus reroutes continue around University Bridge closure
April 2007
April 30 -
Transit disruptions expected throughout
downtown Seattle Tuesday afternoon
April 30 -
Preferred alternative selected for
Novelty Hill Road improvements
April 30 -
Closure planned for Preston-Fall City Road
April 30 -
Stevie shows his stuff
April 26 -
More parking for bus riders at Northgate starting May 2
April 23 -
Metro celebrates Earth Day by ‘closing the loop’
April 23 -
Water Taxi season starts this Sunday
April 23 -
More weekend fun with Metro
April 23 -
South Park Bridge to close for four days
April 23 -
VIDEO: Passengers enjoy a free ride on Metro Transit to celebrate Earth Day
April 20 -
Sims
announces next giant step toward energy independence
April 17 -
Rally, march and ballgame could disrupt
afternoon commute Wednesday, April 18
April 16 -
Save the earth, ride the bus for free on April 22
April 16 -
Sunday’s ride-free day another ‘green’ step for Metro
April 16 -
Earth Day expo features Metro’s clean-green fleet
April 16 -
TRAFFIC ALERT: Mariners host day game Thursday
April 16 -
Saddle up for Metro’s ‘Pony Express’
April 16 -
Roads tapped to do trails repair
April 9 -
Greening up the annual winter clean up
April 9 -
Roads workers trained to save lives
April 9 -
New van delivered to Mt. Si Senior Center
April 9 -
Metro on deck for next Mariners homestand
April 9 -
Spot bid auction set for Wednesday
April 6 -
VIDEO: Sims applauds Flexcar for major expansion
April 5 -
King County launches annual
Roadside Weed Control program
April 5 -
Metro bus riders can sample Wi-Fi
as part of extended pilot project
April 3 -
Vashon-Maury Island road/seawall preservation eyed for major King
County review
April 2 -
Roads deals with April (snow) showers
March 2007
March 27 -
King County gets $1.9 million to test drive innovative statewide car
insurance program
March 26 -
Metro makes a few adjustments to its Mariners service lineup
March 26 -
It's easier than ever to ride Route 644
March 26 -
Meetings coming up to discuss pedestrian corridor, trolley extension
and speed limits
March 21 -
K-9 team joins Metro Transit Police
March 20 -
New boarding location for bus riders
at Issaquah Park-and-Ride
March 19 -
Metro makes plans to link trolley system to light rail line
March 19 -
King County hosts open house for update on plans to improve SW 98th
Street in White Center
March 16 -
Demonstrations could disrupt bus service
Sunday and Monday in downtown
Seattle
March 12 -
King County proposes reducing the speed limit on four streets near
Enumclaw
March 12 -
King County proposes reducing the speed limit on two sections of
West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast
March 5 -
It’s safety first for King County roads
March 5-
Metro provides mobile shelter for accident victims
March 5 -
Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend
February 2007
Feb. 26 -
Metro construction coordinators really 'dig' their job
Feb. 26 -
It's time to rhyme
Feb. 26 -
Daylight savings time arriving early
Feb. 26 -
New edition of 'Inside Transporation' now airing
Feb. 22 -
May Valley Road to close week of Feb. 26 for repairs
Feb. 19 -
County enhances traffic camera Web site
Feb. 19 -
Work continues on Preston-Fall City Road
Feb. 19 -
Metro continues service to Home Show this weekend
Feb. 12 -
Customize your bus trips with Metro Online tools
Feb. 12 -
Holiday schedule next Monday for Presidents' Day
Feb. 12 -
New Eastside shuttle added for Flower and Garden Show
Feb. 12 -
Ride Metro to Seattle Home Show
Feb. 12 -
Nacho Libre! Spot auction features more restaurant equipment
Feb. 9 -
Inside look at the first Transit Now service
[video link]
Feb. 5 -
First ‘Transit Now’ bus service rolls out Saturday
Feb. 5 -
Metro making bus-bike connection easier with new 3-bike racks
Feb. 5 -
Winter storms cleanup continues
January 2007
Jan. 29 -
Metro set to roll out first of ‘Transit Now’ bus service
Jan. 29 -
49 ways to keep downtown Seattle congestion in check
Jan. 29 -
Updated future roads projects list online
Jan. 25 -
Transit investment key to reducing congestion, viaduct replacement
cost
Jan. 22 -
King County gives final green light to major Northgate redevelopment
plan
Jan. 22 -
First the snow, then the ice, now potholes
Jan. 22 -
Eastside transit sessions begin this week
Jan. 16-
TRANSIT ALERT: Weather continues to affect Metro Transit
Jan. 15 -
Big changes ahead for Redmond Park-and-Ride
Jan. 15 -
Roads Division offers winter driving info
Jan. 16 -
TRANSIT ALERT: Tuesday
morning snow impacting Metro Transit service
Jan. 12 -
Metro hosts sessions to review proposed transit changes in
parts of the Eastside
Jan. 11 -
King County Transportation continuing storm response
Jan. 11 -
TRANSIT ALERT: Metro buses operating on snow routing Thursday
morning, service delayed
Jan. 10 -
ROAD ALERT: Brace for difficult morning commute
Jan. 10 -
TRANSIT ALERT: Snow hampering evening commute
Jan. 10 -
TRANSIT ALERT: Bus operations returning to normal
Jan. 10 -
TRANSIT ALERT: Metro monitoring changing weather conditions as
Wednesday morning commute begins
Jan. 9 -
King County Transportation gears up for next winter blast
Jan. 8 -
Metro Transit hit ridership record in 2006
Jan. 8 -
Snow in the forecast, plan ahead
Jan. 8 -
Reduced bus service on MLK holiday
Jan. 8 -
Airport food drive helps out two local programs
Jan. 5 -
County’s January auction features office and kitchen equipment
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