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Roads crew rides to the rescue


William Johnson (left) and KCDOT Director Harold Taniguchi.

King County Director of Transportation Harold Taniguchi recently honored a crew from the King County Road Services Division who came to the rescue of fellow county employees trapped by a heavy snowfall.

On Jan. 31, workers from the county’s Office of Information Resource Management responded to a report of problems at a county radio tower on Rattlesnake Ridge in East King County. They worked until late into the evening correcting the problems to ensure that emergency radio traffic could continue without disruption.


Radio tower at Rattlesnake Ridge.

Once they resolved the problem, they were unable to descend Rattlesnake Ridge due to the heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions. Upon learning that they were trapped in the snow, Road Supervisor Jeff Granlund sent a grader and the two-person crew of William Johnson and Blake Rees to dig them out. It took until 7 a.m. the next morning for everyone to get safely off the mountain.

Mariners return for second homestand

The Seattle Mariners are back home Friday through Tuesday, and Metro is offering a variety of service for the games against the Angels and Royals.


For weekday games, there is plenty of regular Metro bus service traveling to and from the stadium area. Use Metro’s convenient online Trip Planner to research which routes provide the best connection from your home or office to the ballpark.

For night and weekend games, there is special service to 13 outlying park-and-ride lots. The fare for special buses is $3 each way. This premium park-and-ride service operates after weeknight games and both before and after weekend games. It is not available for weekday games that begin before 5 p.m.

See Metro Online for all the Mariners service details.

Dalai Lama’s visit could disrupt traffic

The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists worldwide, is expected to visit the Seattle area from Thursday, April 10 to Tuesday, April 15. There are many events planned during his visit, and some may attract huge crowds that could cause traffic disruptions and transit delays.

During his six-day trip, he is scheduled to make appearances at gatherings at the University of Washington, Key Arena, Qwest Field, and the Seattle Center. Traffic congestion is expected in those areas, and motorists and bus riders should plan for delays.

Ride Metro to this weekend’s Green Festival


Discover that “It’s Easy Being Green” at King County’s educational pavilion during the upcoming Seattle Green Festival, April 12-13, at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in downtown Seattle. And you can be even greener, by riding Metro to the event.

The county’s pavilion is just one of the 300-plus exhibits scheduled for the big event. It will feature special discounts and incentives for green products, plus tips on connecting to the many resources that King County offers.

Visitors will have an opportunity to talk with several county transportation experts at the festival.

King County Metro Transit staff will share tips on how you can reduce your carbon footprint—and save money—by taking the bus, sharing a ride, biking or walking. They’ll also show you how easy it is to create a personalized bus trip using Metro’s popular online trip planner.

Our transportation experts can also turn you into an eco-driver by helping you sort out all the considerations when purchasing a hybrid vehicle. They’ll also share tips that have helped the county reduce emissions in its own vehicle fleet.

And if you are planning some improvements around your home or property, our road experts can share some tips on how to incorporate green building techniques into you projects.

 
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Updated:  April 07, 2008

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