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Showing posts with label transportation. Show all posts

Take Amtrak trains to Seattle after Viaduct closure

Friday, January 11, 2019

Amtrak train
The Alaskan Way Viaduct closes to traffic forever on Friday, January 11, 2019.

More than ever, the Sounder trains will be a good  option into and out of Seattle.

Visit our tips for dealing with the “Seattle Squeeze” and be prepared for more Sounder riders in the coming weeks.

Your ORCA card could be your ticket to an Amtrak Cascades ride.

Riders with a monthly pass that covers the one way Sounder fare can ride Cascades trains between Seattle, Edmonds and Everett.

For more information scroll down to the Rail Plus section here.

Valid trains are:


Southbound
Train
Service Provider


Edmonds Station
Seattle
517
Amtrak

:
10:16 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
519
Amtrak

:
9:30 p.m.
10:10 p.m.

Northbound
Train
Service Provider
Seattle
Edmonds Station


516
Amtrak
7:45 a.m.
8:11 a.m.


518
Amtrak
7:00 p.m.
7:27 p.m.






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Get ready for the SR 99 tunnel

Thursday, December 27, 2018

Photo courtesy WSDOT




On January 11, 2019, Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good. In early February 2019, the new State Route 99 tunnel under downtown Seattle opens which will forever change the way people get around Seattle.

Unlike the viaduct, the new two-mile long tunnel will be a direct route from the stadiums to the Space Needle without any mid-town entrances or exits.

Visit 99tunnel.com to learn about the changes, or sign up for email alerts about the tunnel opening and related road closures.

Alaskan Way Viaduct will close for good on January 11. The longest planned highway closure the Puget Sound Region has ever seen begins at 10pm Friday, January 11, 2019. This is necessary to begin the intensive work needed to connect SR 99 with the new tunnel before it can open to traffic in February.

Additional ramp closures near the stadiums beginning on January 4 and lasting up to two weeks after the tunnel opens mean up to six weeks of traffic disruption.

There are 90,000 vehicles a day that use the viaduct now, and everyone who can is being asked to consider alternate ways and times to get to and through Seattle.

SR 99 tunnel opens in February The tunnel will open approximately three weeks after the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes. You can experience the new tunnel, say goodbye to the viaduct, and hello to the future waterfront at a two-day Step Forward celebration on the weekend of February 2-3.

The tunnel will be free to use when it opens Tolling could begin as soon as summer of 2019. When tolling begins, tolls will range from $1 to $2.25 with a Good To Go! pass, depending on time of day. Learn how tolling will work.



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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with free rides on Metro

Friday, December 21, 2018

Metro transit free on New Year's Eve
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
King County Metro will usher in 2019 with free rides for all customers starting at 7pm on New Year’s Eve.

Rides will be free until 4am on Tuesday, January 1, including DART and Access service.

In addition, Metro will add service to its night routes. The Seattle Streetcar also will be free on New Year's Eve.

“As we ring in another new year together, we are glad to again offer free rides on Metro to help keep the celebration safe for everyone,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.



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Ferries will be crowded over the holidays

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Photo courtesy WSDOT
Hundreds of thousands of people will be dashing through the sound on a crowded state ferry over the next several days. 

People driving onto a vessel should plan for long wait times as many travelers head to or from their Christmas or New Year’s getaways.
 
Delays may be longest on the Edmonds/Kingston route, where a smaller-than-normal vessel is in service.

The Saturdays prior to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are expected to be the busiest. 

With Christmas falling on a Tuesday this year, many passengers are also likely to travel on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday following the holiday.

Check your route’s schedule as some timetables will be on a holiday schedule on Tuesday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Jan. 1.

To reduce or eliminate wait times, consider walking on the ferry or taking an early morning or late evening sailing. Check terminal conditions before leaving, sign up for ferry travel alerts and follow WSF’s Twitter account for automatic updates on travel conditions.



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SR 522/NE 145th Community Workshops Summary - available online

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Sound Transit reports on the round of outreach for the SR 522/NE 145th Bus Rapid Transit Project
We appreciated getting to meet with so many of you and are now working to review your feedback to help us determine which project refinements to move forward into the next phase of the project. 

Here are some quick numbers that summarize this round of outreach:
  • Approximately 175 people attended the eight in-person public events held in Bothell, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and Shoreline
  • Over 880 unique participants visited the online open house
  • 244 online surveys, 34 comment forms, and 126 comments on flip charts and sticky notes were submitted, in addition to feedback received during in-person events on project maps and through conversations with staff

Visit the project website to view a full summary of our September/October 2018 outreach process and the comments we received. Summaries of what people said and what Sound Transit heard start on page 8.

What's next?

We're using your feedback to help further clarify the potential project refinements, including parking locations, sidewalk locations, lane configurations, and more. Early in 2019, we'll hold another series of public meetings in Kenmore and Shoreline to hear your thoughts on these additional project details. Check your inbox for more information on dates, timing, and venues later this winter.

Background on the SR 522/NE 145th BRT Project

The SR 522/NE 145th BRT Project will provide fast, frequent and reliable bus-based transit service from north Lake Washington communities to the new Shoreline South/145th light rail station. Riders will be able to transfer between the SR 522/NE 145th BRT, I-405 BRT, Link light rail and other transit service provided by Sound Transit, Community Transit and King County Metro. Approved by the region's voters through the Sound Transit 3 plan, the representative project includes nine stations in the north Lake Washington area, with stops in Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Bothell.

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Volunteer Drivers wanted for upcoming Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Community Vans

Saturday, October 20, 2018


A pilot program in partnership with King County Metro will bring flexible and affordable transportation options to the community and bridge transportation gaps.

Trips are volunteer-driven and open to the public. 

Build community, support your neighbors, and help the environment by becoming a Community Van Volunteer Driver today!

Volunteer Drivers will need 5 years of driving experience and a safe driving record. Volunteer Drivers always ride for free and choose how often to drive!

How to start:

1. Fill out the application HERE and return to Bree @ communityvan@hopelink.org

2. Take a Community Van Orientation via Skype (1 hour)

3. Take an Accessible Equipment and Disability Awareness Training (1 hour)

Contact Us:

Bree Boyce at communityvan@hopelink.org or 425-943-6721

More info:
  • The Vans: 
    • There are 2 vans - 6 and 12 passenger 
    • Wheelchair accessibility
    • Available days, evenings, and weekends depending on volunteer driver availability 
  • The Trips:
    • Trips can happen as long as there are at least 2 riders and 1 volunteer driver
    • Trips can take place throughout King and Snohomish Counties
    • No fixed routes – trips are based on where you want to go!
    • Door-to-door pick up available 
  • The Riders:
    • No eligibility requirements! The Community Van is available to all
    • Wheelchair accessibility
  • The Fare: 
    • $2.75 round trip regardless of distance or time
    • Fare types: Monthly Orca Card, Transit Go mobile tickets, or human services bus tickets
    • 2 hour free Metro transfer when you ride the Community Van 

 

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State Transportation Commission adopts SR 99 tunnel toll rates

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

The Washington State Transportation Commission voted Tuesday to approve toll rates for the State Route 99 tunnel under downtown Seattle. 

Drivers will not be charged tolls when the tunnel first opens in early 2019, and an exact date to begin tolling has not yet been determined.

The adopted toll rates will range from $1 to $2.25 for drivers with a Good To Go! pass, depending on time of day. Drivers without a Good To Go! account will pay an extra $2 per toll. Toll rates will also be higher for vehicles with more than two axles.

On weekdays, tolls will be $1.50 during the morning peak commute (7am to 9am), $2.25 during the evening peak commute (3pm to 6pm), and $1.25 during non-peak hours between 6am and 11pm. Overnight (11pm to 6am) and weekend tolls will be $1.00. Toll rates will increase by 3 percent every three years beginning in July 2022, subject to annual review by the Transportation Commission.

The Transportation Commission has previously determined that there will be consistent exemptions on all toll facilities for public transit, emergency responders, highway maintenance vehicles, school buses and qualified private buses, which serve the public or commuters. 

State law requires that SR 99 tunnel tolls be used to repay $200 million borrowed to build the tunnel as well as related debt service costs, and ongoing operations, maintenance, and safety costs.



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Sound Transit surveys online for SR 522 / NE 145th Bus Rapid Transit

Monday, October 1, 2018


From Sound Transit

Kenmore and Lake Forest Park community surveys are now live

Thank you to all who attended the community meetings in Kenmore and Lake Forest Park on September 20 and 25, 2018.

We appreciated the opportunity to share our project updates with you and the time you took to attend and comment on the potential refinements to the representative project for the SR 522 / NE 145th Bus Rapid Transit Project.

The Kenmore and Lake Forest Park surveys are now available online and can be accessed at sr522brt.participate.online. Please feel free to provide us with additional thoughts online or share this link with your friends and neighbors who were not able to join us at a workshop in person.

The surveys will be available until Friday, October 19.


The Seattle/Shoreline community survey will be made live the day of the upcoming meeting noted below. Please check back to share your comments with us online.

NE 145th / Seattle and Shoreline, Wednesday, October 17, 1 - 3pm and 6 - 8pm. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, 14724 1st Ave NE Seattle 98155



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Project update: SR 522 / NE 145th Bus Rapid Transit Project

Wednesday, September 5, 2018




SR 522/NE 145th Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project community meetings

Sound Transit is hosting four community meetings in September and October to share new information about project refinements based on further technical work and public feedback gathered last May.

Attend a meeting to provide your input on parking, sidewalks and traffic lane configurations in your neighborhood.

Each meeting will focus on refinements specific to that community.

Kenmore Public Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 20, 1 – 3 p.m. and 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Hangar at Town Square // 6728 NE 181st St

Lake Forest Park Public Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 1 – 3 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.
Lake Forest Park City Hall // 17425 Ballinger Way NE

Bothell and Woodinville Public Meeting
Monday, Oct. 8, 1 – 3 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.
UW Bothell, North Creek Event Center // 18225 Campus Way NE

Seattle and Shoreline Public Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1 – 3 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.
Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church // 14724 1st Ave NE

During these meetings, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Learn how your input from May informed new refinement options
  • Give feedback on project refinement options
  • Talk with project staff to learn more and share your ideas

Please RSVP

Visit sr522brt.participate.online to RSVP for one of the upcoming community meetings, learn more about the project and share your thoughts with us online, especially if you cannot make it in person. We'll collect feedback on refinement options through October 19, 2018.

Background on the SR 522/NE 145th BRT Project

The SR 522/NE 145th BRT Project will provide fast, frequent and reliable bus-based transit service from north Lake Washington communities to the new Shoreline South/145th light rail station. 

Riders will be able to transfer between the SR 522/NE 145th BRT, I-405 BRT, Link light rail and other transit service provided by Sound Transit, Community Transit and King County Metro.

With funding approved by the region's voters through the Sound Transit 3 plan, the representative project includes nine stations in the north Lake Washington area, with stops in Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Bothell, with every other trip running to Woodinville. Through this project, Sound Transit will also build additional parking in Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Bothell.

Schedule

Planning for this project is underway and your participation is important. To start construction as fast as possible, the project team has established an ambitious planning and environmental analysis timeline. Throughout 2018, staff will engage with neighboring communities to learn about their priorities and ideas for the project. It's critical for the community to engage during this early project development phase, as this feedback will help shape the refined project.

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Military personnel ride transit free during Fleet Week

Saturday, July 28, 2018

USCG Mellon on the Shoreline Sea
Photo by Jan Hansen


Sound Transit, King County Metro, and the King County Water Taxi will continue their annual Seafair tradition of honoring members of the military by providing free transit service from July 31-August 5.

During Seafair Fleet Week, members and former members of the Armed Forces, including active duty, veterans and retirees, can ride free on Link light rail and Sounder trains, Sound Transit Express and Metro buses, and the Vashon and West Seattle Water taxis.

Service members not in uniform are asked to show their military identification to the transit operator upon boarding a bus or train, or to fare inspectors if requested. Valid forms of military I.D. include a Uniformed Identification Card, a Veteran Health Identification Card or a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form (also referred to as a DD-214).

Ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S Coast Guard, including the Mellon, and Royal Canadian Navy are expected to sail into Seattle this week, with vessels docking at piers along the waterfront for the public to tour and enjoy.

All customers riding Sound Transit and Metro trains and buses to Seafair activities should plan ahead and allow plenty of time for traffic delays and road closures. Visit Sound Transit’s alerts page or Metro’s online Service Advisories page to find out about bus reroutes or other planned service changes.

Regular fares are required for non-military riders.


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Destinations: Sequim Lavender Festival this weekend - lavender and ferry traffic

Saturday, July 21, 2018


The Sequim Lavender Festival is so popular that the Washington State Patrol issued travel advisories, advice, and warnings about what it will do to ferry traffic (see below).

Join us July 21 – 22, 2018 in beautiful Carrie Blake Park for the 22nd Sequim Lavender Festival®
  • SATURDAY July 21 Open 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (street dance 7:00 – 9:00)
  • SUNDAY July 22 Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Sequim Lavender Festival® celebrates its 22nd year in the heart of Sequim, Clallam County, Washington during the weekend of July 21- 22nd. Solely produced and managed by the member-growers of the Sequim Lavender Growers Association ™, the Sequim Lavender Festival® will include activities and attractions to delight visitors of all ages.

Lavender couple
Photo courtesy Sequim Lavender Festival
The Sequim Lavender Street Fair is located in Carrie Blake Community Park this year. This beautiful venue will host more than 150 crafts and lavender booths, a diverse food court, live music and more. Hours are Saturday from 9am to 7pm and Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission to the event is free and there is free parking at the entrance to Blake Ave. Watch for signs coming off SR 101 and directions to general parking and ADA parking.

Sequim Lavender Growers Association™ members will offer original and hand-created gifts and personal care items produced from their Sequim lavender harvest at their vendor booths.

The imagination is limitless when it involves the ancient and modern uses of lavender — from hydrating oils, lotions and soaps, relaxing eye pillows, culinary ingredients and pet apparel to the beautifully prepared lavender bouquets and loose lavender buds. 
And, of course, unique and hard-to-locate lavender plants will be available at the Street Fair and the farms.

This lavender-themed event consists of a high-end juried street fair made up of all types of artisans with a wide variety of techniques and products. Offerings include photography, fine art, pottery, metalwork, leatherwork, carvings, jewelry, fibers, glass, pet supplies and precious minerals and rocks. Artisans from throughout the country make the Sequim Lavender Festival one of their must-do seasonal events.

Lavenderstock live music all weekend
Photo courtesy Sequim Lavender Festival
Our famous LavenderStock will take place at the James Center main stage and will feature live music and entertainment all weekend. Bring your dancing shoes on Saturday night for the “Street” Dance at the James Center from 7:00pm – 9:00pm featuring Black Diamond Junction. CLICK HERE to see the full lineup!

Our Food Court should not be missed! A wonderful array of food is available to our visiting foodies. Don’t miss the BBQ, fish and chips, six flavors of lavender ice cream, street tacos, Greek and Thai food, coffee, donuts, kettle corn, elephant ears and more. There are several returning favorites and a couple of new things to try! CLICK HERE to see all the amazing food to choose from.

The Sequim Lavender Festival in the park is pet friendly. Pets must be on leash (we’re in the city limits) and picked up after. There is an enclosed dog park in Carrie Blake Park, and we’ll have a doggy rest area in the shade. Several vendors cater to pets. Some of our farms are also pet friendly, check out this webpage for more info – CLICK HERE.

The FREE Self-Guided Farm Tours will be held from 10am to 5:30pm all weekend, when eight farms and one commercial nursery are open to the public. Farms include: Blackberry Forest, Graysmarsh Berry and Lavender Farm, Nelson’s Duck Pond and Lavender Farm, Kitty B’s Lavender Farm, Meli’s Lavender, Earth Muffin Lavender, Troll Haven, and Peninsula Nursery.

Pick up a Sequim Lavender Festival® map at any farm or the park for locations of these FREE farms, or download one off our website. Drive at your own leisure and pack a lunch to enjoy a full day of relaxation and lavender. CLICK HERE to see a Google Earth Map of the surrounding area.

Traffic warnings from the State Patrol

The Washington State Patrol Homeland Security Division would like to remind travelers of the Sequim Lavender Festival. This event draws thousands to the Sequim area each year to view the lavender fields in the area.

Washington State Ferry (WSF) terminals are likely to see an increase in traffic primarily affecting the Seattle to Bainbridge and Edmonds to Kingston routes.
It is important to follow signage leading up to and at each ferry terminal. Be mindful of the tally slip needed at the Kingston ferry terminal during heavy congestion and when the WSDOT signs advise. When the Kingston terminal is completely full, Washington State Patrol troopers hold ferry traffic outside of town at eastbound State Route 104 and Lindvog Rd NE. At this point, troopers will begin to issue boarding passes. The pass ensures your place in line as you travel through Kingston to the ferry toll booth to purchase a ticket.

WSP troopers will be on the lookout for line cutters throughout the WSF system. As a reminder, please do not contact a line cutter yourself. Report to the HERO line (1-877-764-HERO) or advise WSF staff if this behavior is observed.



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First ORCA card is now free for eligible seniors and disabled residents

Monday, July 2, 2018

Any Puget Sound area seniors (ages 65 and older) or disabled residents who qualify for an ORCA Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) can now get their first card at no charge.

The RRFP program, and ORCA LIFT card for income-eligible riders, provide a savings of 45 percent or more on transit fares. 

“Getting a reduced-fare ORCA pass is now easier and more affordable for people who need it most,” said John Resha, King County Metro Assistant General Manager and Chair of the ORCA Joint Board. 
“We hear every day from customers whose lives have been changed by better access to transit, and we hope this encourages more people who qualify to participate in our reduced-fare programs.”

RRFPs provide riders with reduced fares on services operated by ORCA agencies, including Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries. For more information on getting an RRFP card, visit the agencies’ websites or www.orcacard.com.

An ORCA LIFT card, which is also available at no charge to income-eligible customers, provides reduced fares on all Sound Transit services, King County Metro buses, Kitsap Transit buses and ferries, King County water taxis and Seattle streetcars. Information is available on the agencies’ websites.

Both ORCA RRFP and ORCA LIFT users can use their card’s E-purse to load value on the card for one trip at a time or add a pass for unlimited rides for a whole month. While the first RRFP and ORCA LIFT cards are free under the changes that went into effect Monday, replacing a lost or stolen card will cost the user $3.



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Metro’s new $2.75 fare starts on July 1

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Metro Rapid Ride bus
Metro is switching to a new simple fare of $2.75 for all regular adult fare passengers starting on July 1, 2018.

Riders will no longer pay additional surcharges for zones or travel during peak commute hours.

Metro’s new fare of $2.75 aims to make riding transit more convenient and avoid confusion over fare payment that leads to delays in boarding.

A single fare for adult riders also lowers the potential for fare disputes, which will help improve safety.

Metro’s fares for youth, seniors and disabled riders, and those enrolled in ORCA LIFT will not change. More information can be found on Metro’s fares page.

"A simple $2.75 flat fare makes Metro service easier to use and more accessible for hundreds of thousands of riders who depend on us every day,” Metro’s General Manager Rob Gannon said. “Just have your fare payment ready, either by ORCA card, cash or mobile ticket – no more having to think about which zone or whether you’re riding peak or off-peak.”

Metro adopted a simple fare after receiving more than 11,000 responses to two public surveys, including one in which 80 percent expressed support for a flat fare. 

Metro previously had one of the nation’s most complex fare structures, with one zone for the City of Seattle and another for all areas outside of the city, as well as extra charges during the morning and evening commute. 

Metro’s simple fare also aligns more closely with other regional transit agencies, which do not have surcharges during peak hours.

About 65 percent of Metro boardings will see no change or pay 50 cents less under the new structure. Fares for off-peak travel will increase by 25 cents – affecting about 35 percent of Metro boardings.

At the beginning of 2018, Metro increased funding for Human Services Tickets for riders with lower-income or no income. Metro also is working with ORCA agency partners to reduce the replacement card fee for ORCA LIFT customers from $5 to $3 and eliminate the $3 initial card fee for seniors and people with disabilities. Metro continues to evaluate ways to make fares easier to understand and pay.



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How to Ride the Bus 101 - Tuesday in Lake Forest Park

Sunday, June 24, 2018

The Lake Forest Park Citizen's Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, from 7-9pm at the Town Center Lake Forest Park, in Third Place Commons, and in the Stadler Room, if available. Intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way.

A speaker from the non-profit Hopelink, Ms Melissa Brown, will give a presentation with how-to instructions on using the local transit system, and introduce the community to multiple transportation options.

This will be a presentation called "How to Ride the Bus-101"

The presentation will cover a number of different basics to inform the audience of what it takes to ride the bus, how to pay, how much, where to be, geared toward potential new bus riders.

Information includes those that have disabilities, or that may need other transportation options.

Also for Seniors, who may need other options, and those who want to travel outside of Lake Forest Park, to things like shuttles, ferries, and trains.

What's an ORCA Card? Is there a discount for Seniors? Low-Income? Youth? Students? and much more.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and get some answers.

If you have special information requests, we can follow up with more direct information.

Ms. Brown is the Hopelink Staff Support coordinating the North King County Mobility Coalition. (NKCMC)

Hopelink is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization which has received a grant to educate the public on the use of the transit system.

This event is free, open to everyone, and ADA Accessible.


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Sounder trains and light rail to run for Saturday Sounders FC match, Sunday Mariners game

Friday, May 4, 2018

Sounders FC on Saturday
Mariners on Sunday
Sound Transit routinely provides special transportation to major sporting events in Seattle. The Sounder Trains run on the Burlington Northern tracks along Puget Sound. Our closest station is in downtown Edmonds.

Light rail has not yet reached Shoreline. The closest operating station is in the University / Montlake area by Husky Stadium.

Trains: Sports fans can skip traffic coming into Seattle this weekend by riding Sound Transit's Sounder event trains to the Sounders FC vs. Columbus Crew 1:00 p.m. match Saturday and the Mariners vs. Los Angles Angels 1:10 p.m. game Sunday.

Light rail: The University Station on 25th NE is the closest light rail stop. Fans with a valid Mariners game ticket can ride Link light rail courtesy of the Mariners on game days. Through June 3, game tickets are valid on Link starting three-hours before the first pitch through the end of Link's regular daily schedule. Regular fares apply for all other Sound Transit services.

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LWV forum on Snohomish County transportation issue Apr 18

Thursday, March 29, 2018

A League of Women Voters Forum to clarify both pro and con of possible solutions to Snohomish County Transportation Issues will be held Wednesday, April 18, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Meadowdale School Great Hall, 6002 168th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037

Forum Panelists include Roger Millar, WA State Secretary of Transportation; Peter Rogoff, CEO of Sound Transit; Emmett Heath, CEO of Community Transit; Josh Brown, Executive Director of Puget Sound Regional Council; David Hablewitz, Stop I405Tolls.org; Steve Marshall, Executive Director of Center for Advanced Transportation and Energy Solutions; Senator Steve Hobbs, WA State Senate Transportation Committee; and Senator John McCoy, WA State Senate Transportation Committee. Karen Madsen will moderate the Forum.

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County is a non-partisan organization promoting democracy through education and action for the citizens of our county. Membership is open to both men and women 16 years and older. We do not support any individuals or candidates for offices, but we do take positions on issues of importance to all including voting rights, public education, health care for all, and fair revenue.



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Sounder trains run Sunday for the Mariners game

Sounder train
Mariners fans can bypass weekend traffic and take Sound Transit’s popular game day Sounder train to the 1:10pm game against the Cleveland Indians Sunday, April 1.

The stadium-bound trains from the north will depart Edmonds at 11:11am. Return trains depart King Street Station 35 minutes after the game.

A complete schedule of Sounder service to 12 Mariners games this season is available here.

Weekday afternoon Mariners games are served by normally scheduled Sounder Trains.

Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail service to and from Safeco Field. Link runs every 10 minutes on Sunday at the University of Washington, and in downtown Seattle. Link’s Stadium and International District stations are a short walk from Safeco Field.

Fans with a valid Mariners game ticket can ride Link light rail courtesy of the Mariners on game days. Through June 3, game tickets are valid on Link starting three-hours before the first pitch through the end of Link’s regular daily schedule. Regular fares apply for all other Sound Transit services.

King County Metro bus schedules can be found here

ORCA Cards cost $5 for adults, plus whatever amount a rider chooses to load in the card’s E-purse or the cost of a pass that is good for unlimited transit trips. ORCA works on trains, buses and ferries throughout the region. More information is available at orcacard.com.



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Sound Transit, King County Metro seek public feedback on reserved solo-driver permit parking at transit facilities

Sunday, February 18, 2018

What do you think about reserved spaces
in Transit Centers?
Sound Transit and King County Metro are seeking public feedback on reserved solo-driver permit parking at transit facilities in an online survey.

Previously the agency implemented the permit parking program at 24 high demand locations. 

Locally, this included King County Metro locations at the Northgate Transit Center, Green Lake Park and Ride, Aurora Village Transit Center, Kenmore Park and Ride, Bothell Park and Ride.

The agencies feel that an expanded reservation program that also serves solo drivers, or single-occupancy vehicle (SOV) transit users, would provide options to better serve commuters’ needs.

Public can take the online survey or provide comment in neighborhood drop-in sessions. The closest sessions:

Edmonds Library
650 Main St, Edmonds, WA 98020
Thursday, March 15
5:00-7:00pm

Northgate Library
10548 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Sunday, March 18
1:00-3:30pm




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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with free rides on Metro

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Metro's late night bus service
For the first time, King County Metro will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve between 4am on Sunday, December 31, and 4am on Monday, January 1, including DART and Access service. 

In addition, Metro will add service to its night routes.

The Seattle Streetcar will also be free on New Year's Eve and Sound Transit will extend Link light rail service between Angle Lake and the University of Washington.

"As we put the finishing touches on 2017, we want you to be able to get out on the town and come home safe," said King County Executive Dow Constantine. 
"Whether you are heading to the Seattle Center or other King County destinations on New Year’s Eve, Metro will get you there and back, all for free. It’s our way of saying thank you for making Metro the nation’s best transit system, and we look forward to riding with you next year."



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Metro wants to hear from people who live, work, or go to school in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Metro wants to hear from people who live, work, or go to school in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park 

"We’ve come up with two innovative transportation options; would they help you get where you want to go?"

  • Option 1 Community Ride—A reservation-based service that travels within a specific service area based on where people want to go 
  • Option 2 Community Van—Metro vans for local group trips scheduled by a Community Transportation Coordinator to meet local needs 

Learn more about these options and take the survey by Monday, Sept. 4!

www.kingcounty.gov/metro/Shoreline-LFP-Survey



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