Metro’s Tuesday PM Commute Wrap-Up

Metro’s Tuesday afternoon commute is over with no weather-related or other significant disruptions to report.

As of 7:00 PM, there are no Metro routes being affected by the weather, however Metro remains vigilant and prepared to respond as needed if snow should fall.

Transit users are advised to plan ahead for possible snow overnight Tuesday, but also to be aware of actual conditions and respond accordingly.

If it’s not snowy or icy, Metro service operates normally.

If snow or ice affect transit, Metro will post information online and by Transit Alerts.

Metro encourages bus riders to visit Metro Online, know the snow routing for the buses they ride, and to sign up for Transit Alerts.

When snow or ice are present, riders should check for the most current status of Metro service before traveling. Updates to online information continue as needed until the event is over.

Snowfall can create challenges for all vehicles; bus operations can change rapidly in snowy or icy conditions.

Here are some tips for bus travel if it does snow:
• Know the snow routing for your bus route. Check timetables for snow route maps for each route. Not every bus route has snow routing, but most do;

• When buses are on snow routing, some streets and bus stops may be missed and there are often delays due to travel conditions. There is new snow routing in many areas that is different from past years, so be sure to check the snow routes for the routes you use most often or are likely to use during snow;

• Metro uses an online color-coded map to keep riders advised of the status of its bus service. All bus routes are assigned into one or more of seven King County geographic areas. When there is snow or ice on the roads, the color-coded service status of each area is displayed map. Green indicates buses are operating on normal   routes; yellow that some – but not all – routes in the area are on snow routes, and red tells you that all bus routes in the entire geographic area are on snow routing;

• Sign up for Transit Alerts.

• People without online access can call the Customer Information Office at (206) 553-3000. General information about service is also sent via the kcmetrobus Twitter account;

• Be patient. Buses are not always on schedule in snowy or icy conditions. And, increased ridership during bad weather can result in crowded buses and a longer-than-usual wait on the phone for the Customer Information Office;

• Dress warmly, wear appropriate footwear for the weather…and expect delays;

• Use bus stops on flat portions of main arterials or at major transfer points such as park-and ride lots, transit centers, or shopping centers.

We expect to return at 6:00 AM on Wednesday to help
keep an Eye On Your Morning Metro Commute.

Thanks for riding and for using Metro’s services.

Travel safely.

Metro’s Tuesday PM Commute Is Underway

Metro’s Tuesday afternoon commute is underway.

As of 3:00 PM, there are no Metro routes being affected by the weather and no significant changes planned for Tuesday’s PM commute.

Transit users are advised to plan ahead for possible snow Tuesday evening, but also to be aware of actual conditions and respond accordingly.

If it’s not snowy or icy, Metro service operates normally.

If snow or ice affect transit, Metro will post information online and by Transit Alerts.

Metro encourages bus riders to visit Metro Online, know the snow routing for the buses they ride, and to sign up for Transit Alerts.

When snow or ice are present, riders should check for the most current status of Metro service before traveling. Updates to online information continue as needed until the event is over.

Snowfall can create challenges for all vehicles; bus operations can change rapidly in snowy or icy conditions.

Here are some tips for bus travel if it does snow:
• Know the snow routing for your bus route. Check timetables for snow route maps for each route. Not every bus route has snow routing, but most do;

• When buses are on snow routing, some streets and bus stops may be missed and there are often delays due to travel conditions. There is new snow routing in many areas that is different from past years, so be sure to check the snow routes for the routes you use most often or are likely to use during snow;

• Metro uses an online color-coded map to keep riders advised of the status of its bus service. All bus routes are assigned into one or more of seven King County geographic areas. When there is snow or ice on the roads, the color-coded service status of each area is displayed map. Green indicates buses are operating on normal routes; yellow that some – but not all – routes in the area are on snow routes, and red tells you that all bus routes in the entire geographic area are on snow routing;

• Sign up for Transit Alerts.

• People without online access can call the Customer Information Office at (206) 553-3000. General information about service is also sent via the kcmetrobus Twitter account;

• Be patient. Buses are not always on schedule in snowy or icy conditions. And, increased ridership during bad weather can result in crowded buses and a longer-than-usual wait on the phone for the Customer Information Office;

• Dress warmly, wear appropriate footwear for the weather…and expect delays;

• Use bus stops on flat portions of main arterials or at major transfer points such as park-and ride lots, transit centers, or shopping centers.

Thanks for riding and for using Metro’s services.

Travel safely.

Metro’s Tuesday AM Commute Wrap Up

Metro’s Tuesday morning commute is winding down with no weather-related issues, but there are service disruptions in the Kent area.

• Rt 180 is rerouted at Kent Rail Station due to an incident. Please use Bay 8 instead of Bay 4.
• DART Rts 914 & 916 are rerouted at Kent Rail Station due to an incident. Use the stop at W Temperance St & Ramsay Wy.

There is snow in the forecast for later in the day on Tuesday, and it could begin falling during the afternoon commute. If this occurs, posting to Eye On Your Metro commute will be suspended.

A PM snowstorm could also create very different morning and afternoon travel conditions for bus riders. 

Transit users are advised to plan ahead for afternoon and evening trips that could be disrupted, delayed, reduced, or on snow routing.

Even though weather in the morning may be clear, leave from a bus stop or park-and-ride that also has service when buses are on snow routes in case travel conditions deteriorate by the afternoon commute. 

Give yourself extra time to reach your evening destination. Buses could be crowded in the early part  of the afternoon commute if everyone tries to get home before snowfall is the heaviest. 

Metro is urging bus riders to prepare by visiting Metro Online and knowing the snow routing for the buses they ride, and by  signing up for Transit Alerts. Then, before traveling, riders should check for the most current status of Metro service. Updates to online information continue as needed until the storm is over. 

A Tuesday PM snowfall could create challenges for all vehicles, especially if the snow begins to fall during the afternoon commute. Bus operations could change rapidly. 

Here are some tips for bus travel if it does snow: 
 
• Know the snow routing for your bus route. Check timetables for snow route maps for each route. Not every bus route has snow routing, but most do; 
 
• When buses are on snow routing, some streets and bus stops may be missed and there are often delays due to travel conditions. There is new snow routing in many areas that is different from past  years, so be sure to check the snow routes for the routes you use most often or are likely to use during snow; 
  
• Metro uses an online color-coded map to keep riders advised of the status of its bus service.  All bus  routes are assigned into one or more of seven King County geographic areas. When there is snow or  ice on the roads, the color-coded service status of each area is displayed map. Green indicates buses are operating on normal routes; yellow that some – but not all – routes in the area are on snow routes, and  red tells you that all bus routes in the entire geographic area are on snow routing; 
 
• People without online access can call the Customer Information Office at (206) 553-3000. General  information about service is also sent via the kcmetrobus Twitter account; 
 
• Be patient. Buses are not always on schedule in snowy or icy conditions. And, increased ridership during bad weather can result in crowded buses and a longer-than-usual wait on the phone for the  Customer Information Office;  
 
• Dress warmly, wear appropriate footwear for the weather…and expect delays;  
 
• Use bus stops on flat portions of main arterials or at major transfer points such as park-and-ride lots,  transit centers, or shopping centers.

Thanks for riding and using Metro’s services. We will return at 3:00 PM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely.

DART Rts 914 & 916 Are Rerouted At Kent Rail Station

DART Rts 914 & 916 are rerouted at Kent Rail Station due to an incident. Use the stop at W Temperance St & Ramsay Wy. Until further notice.

Thank you for your patience.

Rt 180 Is Rerouted At Kent Rail Station

Rt 180 is rerouted at Kent Rail Station due to an incident. Use Bay 8 instead of Bay 4. Until further notice.

Thank you for your patience.

Metro’s Tuesday AM Commute Is Underway

Metro’s Tuesday morning commute is underway with no weather-related or other significant disruptions to report.

While the morning is quiet so far, there is snow in the forecast for later in the day on Tuesday, and it could begin falling during the afternoon commute. If this occurs, posting to Eye On Your Metro commute will be suspended.

A PM snowstorm could also create very different morning and afternoon travel conditions for bus riders. 

Transit users are advised to plan ahead for afternoon and evening trips that could be disrupted, delayed, reduced, or on snow routing.

Even though weather in the morning may be clear, leave from a bus stop or park-and-ride that also has service when buses are on snow routes in case travel conditions deteriorate by the afternoon commute. 

Give yourself extra time to reach your evening destination. Buses could be crowded in the early part  of the afternoon commute if everyone tries to get home before snowfall is the heaviest. 

Metro is urging bus riders to prepare by visiting Metro Online and knowing the snow routing for the buses they ride, and by  signing up for Transit Alerts. Then, before traveling, riders should check for the most current status of Metro service. Updates to online information continue as needed until the storm is over. 

A Tuesday PM snowfall could create challenges for all vehicles, especially if the snow begins to fall during the afternoon commute. Bus operations could change rapidly. 

Here are some tips for bus travel if it does snow: 
 
• Know the snow routing for your bus route. Check timetables for snow route maps for each route. Not every bus route has snow routing, but most do; 
 
• When buses are on snow routing, some streets and bus stops may be missed and there are often delays due to travel conditions. There is new snow routing in many areas that is different from past  years, so be sure to check the snow routes for the routes you use most often or are likely to use during snow; 
  
• Metro uses an online color-coded map to keep riders advised of the status of its bus service.  All bus  routes are assigned into one or more of seven King County geographic areas. When there is snow or  ice on the roads, the color-coded service status of each area is displayed map. Green indicates buses are operating on normal routes; yellow that some – but not all – routes in the area are on snow routes, and  red tells you that all bus routes in the entire geographic area are on snow routing; 
 
• People without online access can call the Customer Information Office at (206) 553-3000. General  information about service is also sent via the kcmetrobus Twitter account; 
 
• Be patient. Buses are not always on schedule in snowy or icy conditions. And, increased ridership during bad weather can result in crowded buses and a longer-than-usual wait on the phone for the  Customer Information Office;  
 
• Dress warmly, wear appropriate footwear for the weather…and expect delays;  
 
• Use bus stops on flat portions of main arterials or at major transfer points such as park-and-ride lots,  transit centers, or shopping centers.

Thanks for riding and for using Metro’s services.

Travel safely.