Metro’s Wednesday evening commute is winding down with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.
Please note upcoming events over the next few days that may impact travel in Metro’s service area.
Ramp Closure – 108th Av NE to westbound SR-520:
Overnight on weeknights only, May 24-June 2, 9:00 PM-5:00 AM each night:
- Routes 255 & ST 540 are rerouted via Northup Way, Lake Washington Blvd NE to westbound SR-520 by this closure.
- No stops missed.
Annoucement – Sound Transit Fare change:
Starting June 1, fares on Sound Transit Express buses will change
- King County will be one zone on ST service.
- Trips that start and end in the same county will have a one-zone fare. Adult trips that cross a county line will cost $3.50.
- One-zone youth fares will be $1.25.
Medicare card changes: Starting June 11, 2011
- To pay reduced fares, you will need a Regional Reduced Fare Permit [RRFP] or a Regional Reduced Fare Permit ORCA card. Medicare cards will no longer be accepted for reduced fare payment on ST Express buses. All reduced Link fares for seniors/disabled will remain 75 cents, for all one-way trips on Link light rail.
Changes to Link light rail fares: Starting June 1, 2011
- Adult Link fares will rise 25 cents. Link tickets for adults will start with a base fare of $2.00 and add five cents to the base fare for every mile of your trip see chart.
- All youth Link fares will become $1.25, for all one-way trips on Link light rail.
Mariners game tomorrow, Thursday, June 2, 7:10 PM at Safeco Field
Traffic in the SODO, Stadium, Pioneer Square & downtown Seattle areas may be congested on game days. Ride transit to the game.
- Routes 15, 18, 21, 22, 56 & 132 are rerouted briefly after weekday evening, weekend & holiday games.
- Regular fares apply.
Komen Race for the Cure, Sunday, June 5 – 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Routes 4, 10, 11, 12, 16, 30, 36, 43, 120, 125, ST 522 & ST 554 will be affected by this event.
SR-99 Alaskan Way Viaduct Project:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has reduced lanes on the SR-99 Alaskan Way Viaduct in both directions between the West Seattle Bridge and SODO.
- Plan extra time when using the Viaduct for travel to and from summer events.
- For more information visit WSDOT or call the Alaskan Way Viaduct hotline at 1-888-AWV-LINE.
Thank you for joining us today.
We will return at 6:00 AM Thursday morning to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.
Travel safely and have a great evening.
