Daily Archives: May 21, 2012

Metro’s Monday PM commute has ended; plus upcoming events that may impact transit

Good evening! Metro’s Monday PM commute is winding down with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.

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Please note the information below about possible traffic impacts in Metro’s service area.

Construction – Eastbound SR-520 bridge closure

Washington State Ferry announces two boat Vashon service for
Monday 5/21 and Tuesday, 5/22

Due to necessary vessel repairs and inspections, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will operate on a two-boat schedule Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22, with the 90-car Sealth and the 124-car Kitsap.  Please plan ahead for travel on this route on Monday and Tuesday.

The King County Water Taxi advises that riders should utilize the two boat schedule issued to plan their commute during this period as this change will affect Southworth commuters, riders catching Metro buses coming off the Fauntleroy/Vashon route, and more.   

The Water Taxi will be operating normal Vashon service but anticipates heavy ridership for the 7:10 AM sailing.

Construction – on 4th Av S at S 305th St

Construction – NE 90th St Bridge closure in Redmond

Mariners home stand begins today, 5/21 at 7:10 PM

  • There is no post-game premium or special service;
  • Ride regularly scheduled transit service to & from games;
  • Lots of transit service goes near Safeco Field;
  • SODO-area transit service operates via regular routes & stops;
    there are no post-game reroutes
  • There is no longer any transit service on 1st Av S north ofS Lander St;
  • Expect traffic & possible transit delays before & after game on routes
    that serve SODO & Pioneer Square.

Construction – Colman Dock bus stop revision

  • Until further notice.
  • Rts 16 & 66 are serving a new combined bus island on the Alaskan Way roadway between Marion & Columbia streets across from the ferry terminal.
  • Rt 99 stops north of Colman Dock atPike St.

RapidRide C Line construction at Fauntleroy ferry dock

  • Through the middle of June
  • Expect possible service delays on Routes 54, 116, 118, 119 & ST 560.

Thank you for riding and for using Metro’s services!

We will return at 6:00 AM tomorrow morning to help keep an
Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great night.

Metro’s Monday PM commute continues quietly; plus upcoming events that may impact transit

Metro’s Monday PM commute continues quietly with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Please note the information below about possible traffic impacts in Metro’s service area.

Construction – Eastbound SR-520 bridge closure

Washington State Ferry announces two boat Vashon service for
Monday 5/21 and Tuesday, 5/22

Due to necessary vessel repairs and inspections, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will operate on a two-boat schedule Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22, with the 90-car Sealth and the 124-car Kitsap.  Please plan ahead for travel on this route on Monday and Tuesday.

The King County Water Taxi advises that riders should utilize the two boat schedule issued to plan their commute during this period as this change will affect Southworth commuters, riders catching Metro buses coming off the Fauntleroy/Vashon route, and more.   

The Water Taxi will be operating normal Vashon service but anticipates heavy ridership for the 7:10 AM sailing.

Construction – on 4th Av S at S 305th St

Construction – NE 90th St Bridge closure in Redmond

Mariners home stand begins today, 5/21 at 7:10 PM

  • There is no post-game premium or special service;
  • Ride regularly scheduled transit service to & from games;
  • Lots of transit service goes near Safeco Field;
  • SODO-area transit service operates via regular routes & stops;
    there are no post-game reroutes
  • There is no longer any transit service on 1st Av S north ofS Lander St;
  • Expect traffic & possible transit delays before & after game on routes
    that serve SODO & Pioneer Square.

Construction – Colman Dock bus stop revision

  • Until further notice.
  • Rts 16 & 66 are serving a new combined bus island on the Alaskan Way roadway between Marion & Columbia streets across from the ferry terminal.
  • Rt 99 stops north of Colman Dock atPike St.

RapidRide C Line construction at Fauntleroy ferry dock

  • Through the middle of June
  • Expect possible service delays on Routes 54, 116, 118, 119 & ST 560.

Thank you for riding and for using Metro’s services!

We will be here until 7:00 PM tonight to help keep an
Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great evening.

Metro’s Monday PM commute has begun; plus upcoming events that may impact transit

Good afternoon! Metro’s Monday PM commute is underway with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Please note the information below about possible traffic impacts in Metro’s service area.

Washington State Ferry announces two boat Vashon service for
Monday 5/21 and Tuesday, 5/22

Due to necessary vessel repairs and inspections, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will operate on a two-boat schedule Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22, with the 90-car Sealth and the 124-car Kitsap.  Please plan ahead for travel on this route on Monday and Tuesday.

The King County Water Taxi advises that riders should utilize the two boat schedule issued to plan their commute during this period as this change will affect Southworth commuters, riders catching Metro buses coming off the Fauntleroy/Vashon route, and more.   

The Water Taxi will be operating normal Vashon service but anticipates heavy ridership for the 7:10 AM sailing.

Construction – on 4th Av S at S 305th St

Construction – NE 90th St Bridge closure in Redmond

Mariners home stand begins today, 5/21 at 7:10 PM

  • There is no post-game premium or special service;
  • Ride regularly scheduled transit service to & from games;
  • Lots of transit service goes near Safeco Field;
  • SODO-area transit service operates via regular routes & stops;
    there are no post-game reroutes
  • There is no longer any transit service on 1st Av S north ofS Lander St;
  • Expect traffic & possible transit delays before & after game on routes
    that serve SODO & Pioneer Square.

Construction – Colman Dock bus stop revision

  • Until further notice.
  • Rts 16 & 66 are serving a new combined bus island on the Alaskan Way roadway between Marion & Columbia streets across from the ferry terminal.
  • Rt 99 stops north of Colman Dock atPike St.

RapidRide C Line construction at Fauntleroy ferry dock

  • Through the middle of June
  • Expect possible service delays on Routes 54, 116, 118, 119 & ST 560.

Thank you for riding and for using Metro’s services!

We will be here until 7:00 PM tonight to help keep an
Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great afternoon.

Metro’s Monday morning commute has ended; plus upcoming events that may impact transit

Metro’s Monday morning commute is winding down with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Please note the information below about possible traffic impacts in Metro’s service area.

Event Scheduled SR-520 drawspan opening today at about 9:30 AM
Transit service may be delayed by a scheduled SR-520 drawspan opening today.

  • Monday, May 21.
  • At approximately 9:30 AM.
  • Metro routes 255, 271 and Sound Transit route ST 545 will be affected due to this event.

 Washington State Ferry announces two boat Vashon service for
Monday 5/21 and Tuesday, 5/22

Due to necessary vessel repairs and inspections, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will operate on a two-boat schedule Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22, with the 90-car Sealth and the 124-car Kitsap.  Please plan ahead for travel on this route on Monday and Tuesday.

The King County Water Taxi advises that riders should utilize the two boat schedule issued to plan their commute during this period as this change will affect Southworth commuters, riders catching Metro buses coming off the Fauntleroy/Vashon route, and more.   

The Water Taxi will be operating normal Vashon service but anticipates heavy ridership for the 7:10 AM sailing.

Construction – on 4th Av S at S 305th St

Construction – NE 90th St Bridge closure in Redmond

Mariners home stand begins today, 5/21 at 7:10 PM

  • There is no post-game premium or special service;
  • Ride regularly scheduled transit service to & from games;
  • Lots of transit service goes near Safeco Field;
  • SODO-area transit service operates via regular routes & stops;
    there are no post-game reroutes
  • There is no longer any transit service on 1st Av S north ofS Lander St;
  • Expect traffic & possible transit delays before & after game on routes
    that serve SODO & Pioneer Square.

Construction – Colman Dock bus stop revision

  • Until further notice.
  • Rts 16 & 66 are serving a new combined bus island on the Alaskan Way roadway between Marion & Columbia streets across from the ferry terminal.
  • Rt 99 stops north of Colman Dock atPike St.

RapidRide C Line construction at Fauntleroy ferry dock

  • Through the middle of June
  • Expect possible service delays on Routes 54, 116, 118, 119 & ST 560.

Thank you for riding and for using Metro’s services.

We will be here return at 3:00 PM today to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great day.

Metro’s Monday morning commute has begun; plus upcoming events that may impact transit

Metro’s Monday morning commute is underway with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Please note the information below about possible traffic impacts in Metro’s service area.

 Washington State Ferry announces two boat Vashon service for
Monday 5/21 and Tuesday, 5/22

Due to necessary vessel repairs and inspections, the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will operate on a two-boat schedule Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22, with the 90-car Sealth and the 124-car Kitsap.  Please plan ahead for travel on this route on Monday and Tuesday.

The King County Water Taxi advises that riders should utilize the two boat schedule issued to plan their commute during this period as this change will affect Southworth commuters, riders catching Metro buses coming off the Fauntleroy/Vashon route, and more.   

The Water Taxi will be operating normal Vashon service but anticipates heavy ridership for the 7:10 AM sailing.

Construction – on 4th Av S at S 305th St

Construction – NE 90th St Bridge closure in Redmond

Mariners home stand begins today, 5/21 at 7:10 PM

  • There is no post-game premium or special service;
  • Ride regularly scheduled transit service to & from games;
  • Lots of transit service goes near Safeco Field;
  • SODO-area transit service operates via regular routes & stops;
    there are no post-game reroutes
  • There is no longer any transit service on 1st Av S north ofS Lander St;
  • Expect traffic & possible transit delays before & after game on routes
    that serve SODO & Pioneer Square.

Construction – Colman Dock bus stop revision

  • Until further notice.
  • Rts 16 & 66 are serving a new combined bus island on the Alaskan Way roadway between Marion & Columbia streets across from the ferry terminal.
  • Rt 99 stops north of Colman Dock atPike St.

RapidRide C Line construction at Fauntleroy ferry dock

  • Through the middle of June
  • Expect possible service delays on Routes 54, 116, 118, 119 & ST 560.

Thank you for riding and for using Metro’s services.

We will be here until 9:00 AM to help keep an Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Travel safely and have a great morning.