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		King County Metro Transit The evolution of Metro buses Date: June 3, 2008 Take a tour of the buses of yesteryear operated by King County Metro Transit, and before 1973 the antiquated Seattle Transit. Metro's Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Michael Voris walks Metro's 'Bus Boneyard' and explains how buses have evolved over the past 70 years. We also examine the 22 new diesel hybrids recently added to Metro's fleet. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 8:50 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 8:50 Text transcript of video Metro's Vanpool program getting more popular all the time Date: June 3, 2008 Whether it's high gas prices, congested county roadways, or wear and tear to their cars, King County residents are flocking to King County Metro Transit's Vanpool program. There are currently more than 1,000 vans on the road between Vanpool and Vanshare, which is more than there have ever been. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:35 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:35 Text transcript of video Truly Metro's finest Date: April 16, 2008 It's a very appropriate description for the two deputies and one former Metro deputy that were recently honored by King County Sheriff Sue Rahr. Current deputy Patrick McCurdy received Metro Deputy of the year, and Tim Shook got the Lifesaver Award for rescuing a hiker who had been stranded in the woods for days. Sergeant Jim Laing received the highest honor the sheriff's office gives out, the Medal of Valor, for interrupting an armed robbery in progress. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 5:49 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 5:49 Text transcript of video Metro Route 308: The love bus Date: April 16, 2008 It took Troy Kleweno six months to work up the courage to even talk to Christie Hsieh on King County Metro Transit Route 308, which they rode together every day. Two and a half years later, Troy decided it was the perfect setting to propose to Christie. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:38 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:38 Text transcript of video Green Festival 2008 Date: April 16, 2008 It was the greenest weekend of the year so far as the Green Festival visited Seattle for the first time ever. King County was a proud co-sponsor of the event and hosted its own pavilion where it showed festivalgoers how they can 'green up' their homes and commutes. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:50 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:50 Text transcript of video 'Transit Now' turns one, Metro service expands again Date: February 14, 2008 'Transit Now' initiative passed just in time. King County voters asked for up to 20 percent more bus service in November of 2006. It was a good thing, because Metro had another banner year with its highest ridership ever in 2007. By the end of 2008, thanks to 'Transit Now', about 100,000 hours of new service will be in place. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:53 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:53 Text transcript of video How to buy a bus Date: November 21, 2007 They're nothing if not workhorses. King County King County Metro Transit buses carry an average of 358,000 riders every day and those riders count on Metro for safe and reliable transportation. So, when it comes time to buy new buses, how does Metro decide on what to buy? Watch the rubber meet the road as Metro analysts test possible replacement buses. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:52 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:52 Text transcript of video The wait is over Date: October 2, 2007 Bus service has returned to the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel after a two-year closure that allowed Sound Transit to retrofit for light rail train service, and King County Metro Transit's to make long-overdue lighting and security improvements. Hear what transit leaders and riders are saying about having the 1.3-mile stretch back. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:59 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:59 Text transcript of video Surviving the I-5 closure Date: October 2, 2007 Commuters did a whole lot more than just survive during a schedule 19-day closure of northbound lanes of I-5 in August, they hopped Metro buses and packed the Elliott Bay Water Taxi. The predicted gridlock was avoided thanks to the transit options commuters took advantage of. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:21 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:21 Text transcript of video A 'green' emphasis at 2007's APTA Conference Date: October 2, 2007 In hosting this year's APTA (American Public Transportation Association) Sustainability in Public Transportation Conference, King County Executive Ron Sims took the opportunity to underscore transit's critical role in fighting global warming. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:45 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:45 Text transcript of video Light at the end of the tunnel Date: July 31, 2007 After a two-year closure, the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel is all set to reopen at the end of September. It took some imagination to keep downtown traffic flowing during the closure, with 21 routes coming out of the tunnel and operating on surface streets. See what transit planners did to compensate. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:50 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:50 Text transcript of video What's good for the goat is good for the gander Date: July 31, 2007 Droves of curious onlookers surrounded Shepherd Craig Madsen and his four-legged crew as they cleaned up overgrown vegetation at the Tukwila Park & Ride and at King County Metro Transit's East Base in Bellevue. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:19 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:19 Text transcript of video Operator of the Year 2006 Date: June 25, 2007 He's posted 25 consecutive years with a safe driving record, and now Pat Calman has been being honored as King County Metro Transit's 2006 Operator of the Year. Metro's leaders and Pat's peers came together for a surprise celebration at Metro's Bellevue Base. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:33 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:33 Text transcript of video Metro's landmark fleet expansion Date: May 16, 2007 It's King County Metro Transit's way of putting its money where its mouth is. King County voters approved 'Transit Now' in November increasing tax revenue for more transit service. Now Metro is teaming up with General Motors, New Flyer Industries, and Cummins Engine Company to deliver as many as 500 new hybrid buses over the next decade. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:41 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:41 Text transcript of video Metro, Mariners make great team Date: April 10, 2007 Love the M's games but hate the hassle of getting to the game? Let King County Metro Transit save you the gas and parking money. Metro provides premium service to and from most home games. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:17 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:17 Text transcript of video Sims applauds Flexcar expansion Date: April 7, 2007 Think of it as a 'personal fleet at your fingertips'. Flexcar is a company that offers its subscribers a fleet of vehicles they can access when they have a specific transportation need. King County Executive Ron Sims applauds the company's expansion within the county. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:57 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:57 Text transcript of video New crime-fighting duo: Jones and Stevie Date: March 21, 2007 They may not have the name recognition of Starsky and Hutch, but King County Metro Transit's new explosive-sniffing dogs Jones and Stevie are making sure your trips on Metro are safe all the same. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:27 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:27 Text transcript of video Bus-bike connection getting easier Date: February 13, 2007 Metro has always been committed to assisting cyclists with their commutes having had bike racks on coaches for over 30 years. Now a federal grant has provided new bike racks that will expand capacity, reducing wait times. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:52 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:52 Text transcript of video 'Transit Now' February service additions Date: February 13, 2007 King County voters want more transit service, and they're willing to pay for it. 'Transit Now' passed in November with a 57% positive vote, and February's service change is bringing added service as a result of the 1/10th percent sales tax increase. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:04 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:04 Text transcript of video Eye on traffic Date: February 13, 2007 Did you ever wonder who's watching over traffic flows in King County or if anyone is? The answer is yes, King County has a state of the art traffic control center that helps to make sure your commute is as smooth as possible. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:01 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:04 Text transcript of video Google, Metro team up Date: November 14, 2006 Planning your bus trip will never be the same. King County Metro Transit has teamed up with Google to provide a new trip planner that even allows you to see satellite imagery of your trip. King County Executive Ron Sims speaks about the partnership. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:03 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:03 Text transcript of video A day in the vanpool Date: October 11, 2006 King County Metro Transit's Vanpool program is gaining popularity. With 780 vans on the road, the program is one of the largest in the nation. Tim rides with a group from Seattle to REI in Kent, and gets an insider's perspective on this service. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 7:30 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 7:30 Text transcript of video 'We'll get you there' Date: September 7, 2006 Watch a quick, fun video about King County King County Metro Transit service set to music. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: :30 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: :30 Text transcript of video Operator of the Year 2005, Metro MVP's Date: June 20, 2006 King County Metro Transit's 'Operator of the Year' and 'Vehicle Maintenance Employee of the Year' are the stars who help keep Metro on the road. They learned of their honor during surprise ceremonies at the respective bus bases. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:22 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:22 Text transcript of video Issaquah Highlands Park&Ride Garage Date: February 10, 2006 It's the newest Park&Ride garage on the Eastside and it can accommodate 1,000 cars. There's also new express bus service from the garage to downtown Seattle. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:26 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:26 Text transcript of video Hybrid bus anniversary Date: January 31, 2006 King County Metro Transit's hybrid buses have been on the road for one year. The report card for these 214 buses shows they are delivering on their promise of lowering greenhouse emissions, improving gas mileage and reliability. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:42 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:42 Text transcript of video MEHVA Holiday Lights Date: December 1, 2005 The Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association (MEHVA) restores historic buses and used these buses as transportation for special events. One of the more popular MEHVA excursions is the Holiday Lights tour. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:12 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:12 Text transcript of video Waterfront streetcar Date: December 1, 2005 The Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closed on Sept. 24, 2005, so it can be retrofitted for use by both buses and light rail trains. King County Metro Transit planners have some advice for riders who will now be catching their buses on surface streets. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:33 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:33 Text transcript of video Operator of the Year 2004 Date: November 1, 2005 He's been a King County Metro Transit bus driver for 27 years and has received hundreds of commendations from passengers. It was quite a surprise to him, but his fellow drivers chose him as Metro's Operator of the Year. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:51 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:51 Text transcript of video Wi-Fi Bus Date: September 7, 2005 The first Wi-Fi equipped King County Metro Transit bus is operating in King County. The wireless internet connection will be available, free to riders, on Metro routes 48 and 197, as part of a five month pilot project to see if Wi-Fi is feasible though out the Metro system. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:22 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:22 Text transcript of video Downtown Transit Tunnel closure, tips for riders Date: September 1, 2005 The Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closed on Sept. 24, 2005, so it can be retrofitted for use by both buses and light rail trains. King County Metro Transit planners have some advice for riders who will now be catching their buses on surface streets. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:38 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:38 Text transcript of video 'My Job' at DOT: Transit Planner Date: July 14, 2005 Ever wonder how transit routes are designed and maintained? Spend a day in the life of a King County Metro Transit Planner, who has been preparing for his dream job since he was ten years old. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:44 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:44 Text transcript of video Sharing the Road - April 2005 Date: April 25, 2005 King County Metro Transit bus drivers who are also cyclists share some advice on how bicyclists and buses can share the road together more safely. This video is great for cyclists who use busy transportation corridors downtown and must ride in heavy traffic near bus stops, and for anyone unfamiliar with Metro policies regarding carrying bikes on buses. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 15:00 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 15:00 Text transcript of video Kenmore Park&Ride Date: March 9, 2005 King County Metro Transit added additional parking spaces to the Kenmore Park&Ride lot, but not until they cleared it with the neighbors. A group of Great Blue Herons who do their annual nesting right next door. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:10 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:10 Text transcript of video Biodiesel test Date: October 1, 2004 King County Metro Transit buses will run on a blend of biodiesel and ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel for the next two years. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:33 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:33 Text transcript of video Operator of the Year 2003 Date: September 1, 2004 King County Metro Transit’s 'Operator of the Year' makes a personal connection with his passengers and his driving record is as bright as his smile. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:30 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:30 Text transcript of video Metro Roadeo 2004 Date: June 19, 2004 It’s a long drive to the winners circle, but King County Metro Transit’s 2004 Roadeo champion knows the way. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:12 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:12 Magic buses Date: May 31, 2004 You may have already seen them around town. King County Metro Transit’s new hybrid-electric buses are in service and more are on the way! Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:39 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:39 Text transcript of video Mariners service Date: March 29, 2004 King County Metro Transit will once again feature special service to Mariner games, but there are a few changes to the service this year. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:52 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:52 Text transcript of video Metro GM Rick Walsh retires Date: March 17, 2004 After 31 years of service, King County Metro Transit General Manager Rick Walsh retires. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 7:09 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 7:09 Signal Synchronization Program Date: March 17, 2004 This is the last year of a four-year program that allows King County Metro Transit to award money to cities to synchronize traffic signals along high use corridors. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:01 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:01 Text transcript of video Eastgate Park&Ride Date: February 12, 2004 The Eastside’s news Park&Ride garage will take 1,700 off the road. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:29 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:29 Trolley power station Date: December 2003 King County Metro Transit's electric trolley's have a new power source. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:45 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:45 Curtis Robinson retires Date: December 2003 King County Metro Transit Operations Manager Curtis Robison is retiring after more than 31 years on the job. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:10 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:10 Low-floor buses Date: November 2003 King County Metro Transit is integrating new air conditioned, low floor buses into its fleet. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:30 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:30 State Roadeo 2003 Date: October 2003 A King County Metro Transit bus driver is once again the state roadeo driving champion. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:10 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:10 Mural Project Date: September 2003 King County Metro Transit commissioned a youth art group to paint a transit related mural. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:00 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:00 Service change preparations Date: September 2003 King County Metro Transit riders should be seeing some of the signs of the service change that goes into effect in September. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:21 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:21 Metro Sounding Boards Date: September 2003 18 months of planning goes into a service change, with a great deal of input from Metro Sounding Boards. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:04 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:04 Stuff-a-Bus Date: September 2003 September is back to school month, that means school buses stuffed with school supplies donated by King County Metro Transit riders. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:21 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:21 September service change preview Date: August 2003 How King County Metro Transit begins spreading the word on route changes going into effect in September. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:51 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:51 Metro's Online Trip Planner Date: August 2003 King County Metro Transit’s Online Trip Planner is the most popular Internet tool used by riders. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:27 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:27 Seattle Storm celebrates Metro's 30th Date: July 2003 Seattle Storm players sing their own version of the children's classic “Wheels on the Bus” to help King County Metro Transit celebrate its 30th anniversary. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 0:55 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 0:55 Operator of the Year 2002 Date: July 2003 King County Metro Transit names its Operator of the Year. The award honors operators who demonstrate safe driving skills, exceptional customer service, and an outstanding overall work record. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:29 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:29 Lost and Found chat Date: July 2003 King County Metro Transit Lost and Found adds live, online chat tools to help locate items lost on buses. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:36 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:36 Metro Roadeo 2003 Date: July 2003 King County Metro Transit drivers and mechanics compete in regional skills competition. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:27 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:27 BikeStation Seattle Date: June 2003 King County Metro Transit is a partner in a new bicycle parking facility downtown. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:25 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:25 'Move It' Date: June 2003 Issaquah-Sammamish area teenagers develop “Move It” campaign to inform peers about transportation choices. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 5:56 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 5:56 Talking Signs Date: June 2003 King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit are working on a pilot project that will give a voice to landmarks to assist visually impaired riders. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:47 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:47 Take Your Kids to Work Day Date: June 2003 The King County Department of Transportation celebrates “Take Your Kids to Work Day.” Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:19 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:19 Hybrid bus tour Date: March 2003 Take a tour of some of the new features found on the hybrid-electric bus being tested by King County Metro Transit. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:28 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:28 Hyde Shuttle Date: March 2003 An unprecedented donation provides funding for a special shuttle serving Southeast Seattle. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:38 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:38 Bicycles in the bus tunnel Date: March 2003 King County Metro Transit expert answers questions about where bicycles can be loaded and off loaded from buses in the downtown bus tunnel. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:36 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:36 Return to Dot Flix home page Road Services King County embarks on quest to preserve historic roads Date: June 3, 2008 They're the roads that helped many county communities develop and thrive throughout King County's history, and the Road Services Division is seeking them out. Historians will soon have a list of the most historically significant roads in county, and will produce educational materials for residents. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:02 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:02 Text transcript of video The green light for some greener lights Date: April 16, 2008 They aren't literally but figuratively green light bulbs that were recently installed at King County's Road Maintenance Headquarters in Renton. After a county employee applied for and received a $76,000 grant from Puget Sound Energy, the county's maintenance headquarters in Renton will cut its power use by more than half in 2008. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:04 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:04 Text transcript of video Interview: Upcoming spring road projects Date: April 16, 2008 There is no shortage of road work to be done around the county this spring. From making White Center more walkable to replacing aging timber bridges, county crews have their work cut out for them as we head into the summer driving season. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 6:23 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 6:23 Text transcript of video King County's ever-changing roads Date: February 14, 2008 As King County's population grows and as areas become more developed by new homes and businesses, the needs and purposes of county roads change. Whether it's implementing 'Intelligent Transportation Systems' to keep traffic moving and cut down on emissions, or replacing a signal with a roundabout, the Road Services Division is adapting roads to these changing needs. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 7:04 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 7:04 Text transcript of video At your service 24/7 Date: November 21 2007 If you should ever have a pressing need on an unincorporated King County road, rest assured that the King County Road Services Division is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to fix it. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:10 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:10 Text transcript of video When it rains, it PORES! Date: October 2, 2007 Ever heard of concrete with holes in it? This summer for the first time ever, the King County Road Services Division used the so-called porous concrete to repave part of a busy intersection near Kent. The pores allow rain and stormwater directly into the soil, easing the burden on treatment facilities nearby. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:45 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:45 Text transcript of video Want to buy a bridge? Date: October 2, 2007 You may get the chance if King County can't find a public agency to take the Mt. Si Bridge off its hands. When a new structure is built over the middle fork Snoqualmie next summer, the county will be looking for a new owner of the near 100-year-old historical landmark. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:48 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:48 Text transcript of video Slow down, stay safe Date: July 31, 2007 The summer season always means a lot of road work, and unfortunately sometimes it also means work zone accidents. Staying safe while driving through said zones requires simple safety steps. Hear what a King County engineer says about how to keep yourself and construction zone workers safe this summer. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 5:47 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 5:47 Text transcript of video What goes down, must come up Date: May 30, 2007 What happens to the 37,000 cubic yards of soil and debris King County Roads crews pick up off county roads every year? Amazingly, 97 percent of it is reusable thanks to the county's innovative CROW and SWAP programs that decontaminate the soil rendering it useful for various reclamation projects. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:57 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:57 Text transcript of video The cleanup continues Date: February 13, 2007 In mid-February, county crews are still picking up debris from the December wind storms that hammered the county. More than one million power customers lost electricity. The bill for all the cleanup efforts this winter is at almost $13 million and climbing. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:01 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:01 Text transcript of video The end of an era Date: February 13, 2007 The Mt. Si bridge in North Bend is slated for replacement in 2008, six years shy of its 100th birthday. The bridge was built in 1914, but transported to North Bend from Buckley in 1955. The county is looking for a new owner for this historical landmark. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:30 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:30 Text transcript of video Snow: Round Two Date: January 11, 2007 Just as things seemed to calm from the first snowfall, another round hit King County in early January. More people had to abandon cars on this Redmond road (see picture). This round was a little milder but did rack up a bill of more than $1 million. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:16 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:16 Text transcript of video The truly Raging River Date: December 19, 2006 Residents who live along the Raging River may have called it a puddle or a trickle before November's rain, but certainly not after. Two major damage sites washed out the only road they had to get home, and county crews responded quickly. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:16 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:16 Text transcript of video Snow snarls travel Date: November 28, 2006 Slippery conditions mixed with a Seahawks-Packers Monday Night football game spelled serious trouble as many people abandoned their cars in order to get home. See how county crews responded to the frozen roads. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:16 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:16 Text transcript of video Know the flood phases Date: November 14, 2006 This fall's heavy rains have led to the worst flooding conditions since 1990. Here's some useful information for staying safe and keeping yourself safe during the flooding season. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:53 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:53 Text transcript of video County road crews prep for winter Date: November 14, 2006 Way before the first snowfall hits, county Road Service Division crews are preparing. Watch as workers at the Star Lake Maintenance Facility in Kent check all the equipment during their annual winter prep day. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:47 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:47 Text transcript of video Executive Sims' infrastructure plan Date: November 14, 2006 It isn't the most glamorous work the county does, but it's among the most necessary. Projects such as paving roads or building rural bridges may not always get a lot of attention, but Executive Sims explains that they maintain our quality of life. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:12 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:12 Text transcript of video Counting bugs Date: October 11, 2006 How do King County Road Crews ensure that their impact on the environment is as small as possible? By counting bugs, actually. Matt follows ecologist Rob Fritz on one such expedition. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:32 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:32 Text transcript of video Rural & urban services Date: June 20, 2006 King County covers more than 2,100 square miles, and the Department of Transportation provides a wide variety of services to residents in unincorporated areas. Find out how services differ in rural and urban communities. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 7:20 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 7:20 Text transcript of video Winter storm damage Date: January 2006 Heavy rains to close out 2005 and start 2006 took their toll on King County roads and hillsides. Tour some of the damage and as well as hear the Road Services Division plan to secure additional funding needed to make some permanent repairs. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 6:07 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 6:07 Text transcript of video Winter storm follow-up Date: December 2005 Three weeks of consecutive rainy days have saturated much of King County, and road crews are working 24 hours a day to keep up with damage caused to roads and hillsides. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:30 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:30 Text transcript of video Issaquah-Hobart Road slide Date: December 2005 Days of non-stop rain made Issaquah Creek rise and undercut Issaquah Hobart Road. Road crews were forced to close the road. Here's a first look at the emergency repairs underway. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:30 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:30 Text transcript of video First snow Date: December 2005 When the first snow of the season hits, the King County Road Services Division swings into action. See what a typical snow day is like Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:30 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:30 Text transcript of video Flood season preparation Date: November 2005 A couple of days of steady rain is all it takes to increase flows on several northwest rivers and push them to flood levels. So this time of year it’s important to know if you live in a flood prone area and what the different flood phases mean so you can be prepared. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:02 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:02 Text transcript of video New Elliott Bridge Date: September 2005 The King County Road Services Division unveils the new Elliott Bridge near Renton. The new bridge is longer, wider and safer for pedestrians. Many local residents join King County Executive Ron Sims in the official opening ceremonies Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:13 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:13 Text transcript of video Water conservation Date: July 2005 The King County Department of Transportation is saving hundreds of thousands of gallons of water every year through conservation and recycling efforts. Drought or no drought this year, the department is taking steps to cut back on water use even more. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:30 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:30 Text transcript of video NE 124th Street improvements Date: March 2005 Improvements on NE124th Street near Redmond are complete. Two new lanes were added to eliminate traffic bottlenecks, along with other traffic and environmental upgrades. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 5:35 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 5:35 Text transcript of video Ready for snow! Date: December 2004 King County Road Services crews have their snowplows ready in case we see some snow this winter. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:51 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:51 Text transcript of video South Park Bridge Date: November 2004 The South Park Bridge is nearing the end of its lifespan. This in depth report looks at the bridges problems, replacement options, community concerns and funding challenges. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 14:21 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 14:21 Text transcript of video Flood Season Preparation Date: November 2004 As the rainy season begins in the Northwest, it’s a good time to review the county’s flood warning program and tips to protect your family and property from flood damage. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:47 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:47 Modern Roundabout Date: July 2004 It’s a first for King County. A traffic-controlling device that doesn’t use signals, yet keeps traffic flowing and provides a safer way for pedestrians to cross the street. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:18 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:18 Northeast 124th Street construction Date: July 2004 A carefully choreographed construction effort lifts 105-ton bridge girders over the Sammamish River Trail. Traffic delays are minimal, as this important construction phase is completed. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:11 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:11 Text transcript of video Fish windows Date: July 2004 King County Road Services biologists work within a “fish window of opportunity” to move fish out of harms when they are endangered by construction projects. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:00 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:00 Edgewick Bridge Date: May 2004 The new Edgewick bridge will be a stronger, safer and more environmentally friendly bridge. But it will look a lot like the old bridge, maintaining the rural charm of the area east of North Bend. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:26 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:26 Text transcript of video HogZilla Date: March 2004 Road Services crews spent a lot of time clearing downed trees and branches that fell during winter storms. So what happens to all those branches? Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:33 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:33 Text transcript of video New County Roads Engineer Date: March 2004 The King County Department of Transportation has a new roads engineer responsible for close to 2,000 miles of roads and more than 200 bridges. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 6:00 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 6:00 Wind and snow storms Date: January 2004 A one-two punch of wind and snow have kept road crews very busy cleaning up trees and branches to keep roads open. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:49 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:49 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program Date: December 2003 The King County Road Services Division has a Neighborhood Traffic Safety program to deal with safety problems. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:02 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:02 Taking Winter By Storm Date: December 2003 Winter can be a very challenging time of year for transportation in King County, and letting the public know what to do in these situations is the focus of the Taking Winter By Storm campaign.. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:55 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:55 Text transcript of video Dockton Seawall completed Date: November 2003 An innovative seawall and road repair is completed on Vashon Island, creating a new beach and walkway. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:53 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:53 Preston Bridge Date: November 2003 Construction of the new Preston Bridge is completed ahead of schedule, a concrete span with wider lanes. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:29 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:29 Rock Creek Culvert Date: November 2003 King County Road Service Division crews and biologists replace a culvert to improve road stability and fish migration. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:19 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:19 Snow season preview Date: November 2003 This time of the year we expect some snow to fall in King County, and King County Metro Transit and road crews have to be prepared for the worst. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:15 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:15 Flood season preview Date: October 2003 We didn't see much rain this summer, but veterans of the northwest know that once winter arrives, we'll get our share of rain and it almost always leads to some degree of flooding. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:10 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:10 NSPAR preview Date: September 2003 The Sammamish Plateau access road north link provides traffic relief and additional access to I-90 for area residents. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:25 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:25 NSPAR bike path Date: September 2003 The Sammamish Plateau access road includes a porous asphalt bike and pedestrian path. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:47 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:47 'My Job' at DOT: Vashon Date: August 2003 This edition of My Job at DOT features the Road Services Department's man on Vashon Island. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:41 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:41 Lake Margaret culvert Date: July 2003 New culvert at Lake Margaret near Carnation earns a prestigious Washington chapter of the American Public Works Association Environmental Project of the Year Award for 2003. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:28 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:28 Construction season kick-off Date: June 2003 King County Road Services begins the 2003 construction season with a new star player. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:20 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:20 Cedar Mountain Bridge Date: May 2003 The Cedar Mountain Bridge is replaced just off State Route 169 in South King County. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:42 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:42 Transportation Class Date: May 2003 King County senior citizens take a crash course in transportation planning from regional experts. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:41 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:41 'My Job' at DOT: Environmental Engineer Date: May 2003 King County DOT Environmental Engineers balance construction with wildlife, habitat and vegetation preservation. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:45 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:45 Return to Dot Flix home page King County International Airport Blue Angels: A Seafair Staple Date: August 12, 2008 Their high-flying aerial acrobatics never seem to get old to the thousands that line the shores of Lake Washington every summer to see them. See what the pilots get out of coming to the Seattle stop and inspiring young minds at the airport. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:17 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:17 Text transcript of video KCIA cargo: A mysterious medley Date: April 16, 2008 King County International Airport is one of the busiest commercial airports in the county. As a result, it's a strong contributor to the economy in our region. Airport tenant Ameriflight hauls things as interesting as medical specimens for patients waiting on the operating table, to wolves, to Super Bowl commercials shot in Seattle. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:23 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:23 Text transcript of video KCIA's ambitious 'Sound Insulation Program' Date: November 21, 2007 It's a fact. Operating an airport is noisy, especially one as busy as King County International Airport. But the airport is reaching out to surrounding residents in an effort to be a good neighbor. KCIA is getting financial help from the FAA to embark on its 'Sound Insulation Program'. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:22 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:22 Text transcript of video Blue Angels dazzle fans at KCIA Date: October 2, 2007 They're a staple of the Seafair Hydroplane Race weekend on Lake Washington, and the turnout at King County International Airport proves it. The Blue Angels have been performing for more than 60 years now, and when they cruise through Seattle, KCIA plays host to the high-flying aeronautic acrobats. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:05 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:05 Text transcript of video 100 years of helicopters Date: July 31, 2007 Experts estimate that the first helicopter flight took place some time during the months of August and September in 1907. That made this summer the 100th anniversary of the first helicopter flight. See the diverse helicopter services that operate out of Boeing Field. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:25 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:25 Text transcript of video Nearly 30 years at KCIA in pictures Date: May 30, 2007 We all have scrapbooks and picture books at home, but none are likely as detailed as the one Del Bair has. Del spent almost 30 years working various jobs at Boeing Field and his notebook has many of the details chronicled with pictures and descriptions of the people he met and places he worked over all that time. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:23 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:23 Text transcript of video KCIA's unique planes Date: April 10, 2007 As the 35th busiest airport in the nation, King County International Airport was just seven operations shy of 300,000 in 2006. Thus it goes without saying that a rich variety of planes take off and land at KCIA every day. Check some of them out in this video. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:58 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:58 Text transcript of video Runway remodel Date: August 2006 It was a race against time to repave the main runway at King County International Airport. With just two weeks allotted to complete the massive job, crews were able to finish early and under-budget. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 7:29 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 7:29 Text transcript of video Airport stars Date: June 20, 2006 King County International Airport's Tenant Roundtable is the star of a new video designed to teach airports around the country how to deal with issues that impact tenants, neighborhoods and businesses. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:59 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:59 Text transcript of video On the fly Date: May 2006 King County International Airport plays a role in a short film, shot "on the fly," for the Seattle International Film Festival. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:26 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:26 Text transcript of video Nisqually Earthquake Anniversary Date: February 28, 2006 Five years after the Nisqually Earthquake struck the Puget Sound area and damaged runways at King County International Airport, airport workers reminisce about the quake and look forward to some permanent repairs planned for later this year. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:26 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:26 Text transcript of video KCIA'05 Date: January 1, 2005 This video, updated to include the latest available economic figures, is a brief look at the airport, its services, history and economic impact on King County and the Puget Sound region. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 7:00 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 7:00 Text transcript of video A busy air cargo season Date: December 10, 2004 This is a very busy time of year for King County International Airport. The airport is a hub for hundreds of thousands of packages leaving or arriving in the state of Washington and there is a fast moving seasonal routine taking place at the airport every night. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:37 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:37 Text transcript of video Aviation High School 'takes off' Date: July 5, 2004 Aviation High School's inaugural class of 2008 taxis into position to take off. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:02 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:02 Text transcript of video Fly Quiet Date: July 2004 King County International Airport is teaching pilots how to fly more quietly. The new program includes using approaches and departures that take planes over water rather than residential neighborhoods whenever possible, and monitoring noise levels to determine where the trouble spots are. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:15 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:15 Text transcript of video Spring FOD walk Date: March 2004 Foreign objects and debris (FOD) walk at KCIA removes items that are potentially hazardous to aircraft. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:48 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:48 Airport blossoms Date: March 19, 2004 Spring has sprung on more than 300 trees at King County International Airport. If you visit the airport you will notice one of the first signs of spring are the blossoms on the trees and it you haven’t seen them before, they are worth a look. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:42 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:42 Te xt transcript of video Celebration of flight Date: January 2004 Long lost 1928 film of Boeing Field dedication is shown at 100th anniversary of flight celebration. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:18 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:18 1928 Boeing Field film Date: January 2004 Watch this four-minute, unedited film of the dedication of Boeing Field in 1928. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:36 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:36 KCIA 75th anniversary celebration Date: October 2003 The airport celebrates its 75th anniversary with the grand reopening of the historic passenger terminal building. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:53 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:53 Airport VIP's Date: September 2003 King County International Airport is a favorite place for celebrities and VIP's to fly in and out of Seattle. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:08 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:08 Speed Record Date: July 2003 New jet flies into King County International Airport with famous astronaut on board, and sets Miami to Seattle speed record. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 1:37 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 1:37 Airport Remodel Date: March 2003 King County International Airport begins remodel of its historic passenger terminal building. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:32 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:32 Return to DOT Flix homepage Fleet Services A-gassed? Tips on conserving fuel – June 2008 Sick of the seemingly unending pain at the pump? Well, aside from choosing one of King County Metro's alternatives to driving alone, you can also conserve fuel when you do end up having to use your personal vehicle. Hear what county experts say can reduce your gas bill by up to 40 percent. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 6:29 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 6:29 Text transcript of video Clean vehicles of tomorrow . . . here today – October 2007 They're smaller, quieter, and most importantly cleaner. At this year's Clean Vehicles Now! Conference at Qwest Field in September, King County Executive Ron Sims announced a 'green fleet initiative' to join with 20 other cities and commit to buying and driving cleaner vehicles. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:30 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:30 Text transcript of video A global computer cause – June 2007 They're computers King County no longer needs, but they end up fully functional all over the globe. The Global Technology Academy, made up of students from Garfield High School among a few others, takes the surplused county computers and refurbishes them, before traveling to places like Ghana, the Philippines, Turkey, and Tanzania to donate them to people who don't yet have computer technology. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:55 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:55 Text transcript of video Going once . . . going twice – April 2007 It's a win-win situation. King County's Fleet Division has a boatload of items to sell and bargain hunters are always looking for a deal. In March, the Fleet Division held another successful Spot Bid Auction, selling items from laptops to an 1850's Saxon Artillery Sword. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:50 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:50 Text transcript of video Fleet's mobile mechanics - November 2005 King County’s Fleet Administration Division is responsible for maintaining hundreds of vehicles, everything from standard passenger cars to backhoes and bulldozers. With the price of gas these days, one way Fleet keeps costs down is by having mobile mechanics make sure its vehicles are always operating at peak efficiency Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:33 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:33 Text transcript of video Fleet auction - May 2004 Looking for a good bargain? King County Fleet Services Division’s surplus items auctions bring money back to the county. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 4:04 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 4:04 Text transcript of video Hybrid cars - March 2004 King County's Fleet Services Division has the largest government owned collection of hybrid electric vehicles in the state. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 2:28 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 2:28 Text transcript of video Fleet stores - September 2003 King County's Fleet Division has developed a purchasing program to reduce costs and save time for government entities purchasing unusual products. Watch this video clip (Windows Media) Length: 3:14 Watch this video clip (Real Media) Length: 3:14 EnviroStar Award - May 2003 The King County Fleet Administration Division has been named the winner of an EnviroStar award. The Renton vehicle maintenance and stores facility received five stars, the highest rating possible. The award caps more than a decade of progressive environmental practices. 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