Hot Weather Tips for Transit riders in Metro’s service area
Metro Transit is advising all transit riders in its service area to plan ahead for traveling during the very hot weather that is expected during the next few days.
While about 70 percent of Metro’s bus fleet has air conditioning, crowded buses could still feel very warm, and getting to and from bus stops in the heat may be a consideration for some people.
- Ride the bus during off-peak hours, when buses are less crowded.
- If possible, take morning or evening bus trips to avoid the midday sun.
- Carry water with you on the bus to keep you hydrated.
- Wear lightweight, comfortable clothing.
- If you are traveling with children or seniors, be aware that they are more prone to heat-related illness.
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Please note the information below about service advisories and alerts due to known events in Metro’s service area.
Construction Reroute –
- Friday, 6/26 11:00 PM-Monday, 6/29 5:00 AM;
- Buses via I-405 & I-90 instead;
- Metro routes 255, 271 and Sound Transit Route ST 545 will be rerouted.
Event Reroutes –
- Saturday, 6/27 7:00 AM-Sunday, 6/28 1:00 AM;
- Metro routes 49 and 60 will be rerouted.
Seattle Pride Parade – downtown Seattle and West Queen Anne areas
- Sunday, June 28 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;
- Metro routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 24, 26, 28, 33, 40, 43, 47, 49, 66 and Sound Transit routes ST 522, ST 545 and ST 554 will be rerouted.
- Saturdays only, 6/6–10/17, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
- Metro route 31 will be rerouted.
- Sundays only, 6/7–9/27, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Metro routes 180 & 181 will be rerouted.
Long-term Stop Closures –
Northbound on 3rd Av just north of Pike St
- Monday, 5/4/15-Thursday, 7/23/15 – At all times.
- Metro routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 13, 15, 29, 36, 66, 70, 82 Night Owl, 83 Night Owl and the RapidRide D Line & RapidRide E Line are affected.
- Use the temporary stop northbound on 3rd Av just south of Pike St.
Southbound on 3rd Av just north of Pike St
- Monday, 5/4/15-Thursday, 7/23/15 – At all times.
- Metro routes 5, 15, 21, 24, 26, 28, 55, 56, 57, 116, 118, 119, 120, 124, 125, 131, 132, 304, 355, RapidRide C Line, RapidRide D Line & RapidRide E Line are affected.
- Use the temporary stop southbound on 3rd Av just south of Pike St.
Thank you for riding and for using Metro’s services.
We’ll return at 6 AM on Friday to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.