Metro’s Tuesday AM Commute: Wearing a mask is required while riding transit; text your stop ID to 62550; maintain physical distance

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

While the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have announced new mask guidelines for many circumstances, transit employees and customers are still required to follow the federal mandate that requires masks on buses, transit vehicles and at bus stops. 

Metro thanks riders for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and following safety guidelines.

Metro will provide updates as guidelines and information evolve.

Visit the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, and for updates and information about events and services.

Ride transit to vaccination sites
Metro provides transportation options to vaccination sites at Lumen Field and elsewhere.

Transit options include flexible services that have expanded their destinations from rail stations and transit hubs to also serve vaccination sites.

There is a wide range of reduced fares for senior and youth, and for customers with lower incomes or disabilities. Customers with very low incomes may be eligible for a fully-subsidized ORCA LIFT card. Visit the Fares & ORCA page for information.

Metro’s West Seattle Water Taxi has launched its Summer sailing schedule
The new West Seattle summer sailing schedule launched on April 19, and:  

• Is in service seven days a week from Pier 50 downtown to Seacrest Park in West Seattle 
• Includes later evening sailings every Friday and Saturday  
• On weekdays, leaves the dock every 35 minutes during peak commute hours and every hour mid-day 

There is no special service for after late-evening sporting events, and no change to the Vashon Water Taxi schedule.

Ride safely

• Wear a mask while riding on transit.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay physically distanced from others.
• Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

Watch for new or changing information.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, and other information about transit service at your stop,

• Text your stop ID to 62550, or
• Visit ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s online Trip Planner.

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate area, such as street closures or detours.

Be prepared for delays, or to make revisions to travel plans, such as using a different bus stop, depending on specific circumstances. Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

• Check the status of a trip by using ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s Trip Planner,
  or Text for Departures by texting your stop ID to 62550.
• Riders can contact Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 Monday through
  Friday, 6:00 AM-8:00 PM for transit information, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make a
  comment, or for assistance with ORCA.
• Visit us on the web any time to use our comment form.
• Sound Transit’s Link and Sounder rail services and some ST Express bus routes may
  also be affected. Transferring riders should check Sound Transit’s service alerts.
• For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
  @seattledot
  or visit
  – https://twitter.com/seattledot
  – https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

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

We are here weekdays from 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.

Metro’s Monday AM Commute: Wear a mask while riding transit; text your stop ID to 62550; maintain physical distance

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Metro thanks riders for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and following safety guidelines.

Visit Metro’s website and the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, and for updates and information about events and services.

Metro’s West Seattle Water Taxi has launched its Summer sailing schedule
The new West Seattle summer sailing schedule launched on April 19, and:  

• Is in service seven days a week from Pier 50 downtown to Seacrest Park in West Seattle 
• Includes later evening sailings every Friday and Saturday  
• On weekdays, leaves the dock every 35 minutes during peak commute hours and every hour mid-day 

There is no special service for after late-evening sporting events, and no change to the Vashon Water Taxi schedule.

Ride transit to vaccination sites
Metro provides transportation options to vaccination sites at Lumen Field and elsewhere.

Transit options include flexible services that have expanded their destinations from rail stations and transit hubs to also serve vaccination sites.

There is a wide range of reduced fares for senior and youth, and for customers with lower incomes or disabilities. Customers with very low incomes may be eligible for a fully-subsidized ORCA LIFT card. Visit the Fares & ORCA page for information.

Ride safely

• Wear a mask while riding on transit.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay physically distanced from others.
• Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

Watch for new or changing information.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, and other information about transit service at your stop,

• Text your stop ID to 62550, or
• Visit ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s online Trip Planner.

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate area, such as street closures or detours.

Be prepared for delays, or to make revisions to travel plans, such as using a different bus stop, depending on specific circumstances. Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

• Check the status of a trip by using ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s Trip Planner,
  or Text for Departures by texting your stop ID to 62550.
• Riders can contact Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 Monday through
  Friday, 6:00 AM-8:00 PM for transit information, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make a
  comment, or for assistance with ORCA.
• Visit us on the web any time to use our comment form.
• Sound Transit’s Link and Sounder rail services and some ST Express bus routes may
  also be affected. Transferring riders should check Sound Transit’s service alerts.
• For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
  @seattledot
  or visit
  – https://twitter.com/seattledot
  – https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

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

We are here weekdays from 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.

Metro’s Thursday AM Commute: Wear a mask while riding transit; text your stop ID to 62550; maintain physical distance

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Metro thanks riders for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and following safety guidelines.

Visit Metro’s website and the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, and for updates and information about events and services.

Metro’s West Seattle Water Taxi has launched its Summer sailing schedule
The new West Seattle summer sailing schedule launched on April 19, and:  

• Is in service seven days a week from Pier 50 downtown to Seacrest Park in West Seattle 
• Includes later evening sailings every Friday and Saturday  
• On weekdays, leaves the dock every 35 minutes during peak commute hours and every hour mid-day 

There is no special service for after late-evening sporting events, and no change to the Vashon Water Taxi schedule.

Ride transit to vaccination sites
Metro provides transportation options to vaccination sites at Lumen Field and elsewhere.

Transit options include flexible services that have expanded their destinations from rail stations and transit hubs to also serve vaccination sites.

There is a wide range of reduced fares for senior and youth, and for customers with lower incomes or disabilities. Customers with very low incomes may be eligible for a fully-subsidized ORCA LIFT card. Visit the Fares & ORCA page for information.

Ride safely

• Wear a mask while riding on transit.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay physically distanced from others.
• Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

Watch for new or changing information.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, and other information about transit service at your stop,

• Text your stop ID to 62550, or
• Visit ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s online Trip Planner.

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate area, such as street closures or detours.

Be prepared for delays, or to make revisions to travel plans, such as using a different bus stop, depending on specific circumstances. Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

• Check the status of a trip by using ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s Trip Planner,
  or Text for Departures by texting your stop ID to 62550.
• Riders can contact Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 Monday through
  Friday, 6:00 AM-8:00 PM for transit information, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make a
  comment, or for assistance with ORCA.
• Visit us on the web any time to use our comment form.
• Sound Transit’s Link and Sounder rail services and some ST Express bus routes may
  also be affected. Transferring riders should check Sound Transit’s service alerts.
• For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
  @seattledot
  or visit
  – https://twitter.com/seattledot
  – https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

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

We are here weekdays from 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.

Metro’s Wednesday AM Commute: Transit service is currently rerouted off of the lower level Spokane Street Bridge; wear a mask while riding transit

Metro routes 21 Local, 50, 120, 125 and the RapidRide C Line are currently rerouted in both directions, and are traveling instead via the 1st Avenue South Bridge due to a mechanical issue on the lower level Spokane Street Bridge.

During this time, while on the revised routing, routes 21 Local, 50, 120 and 125 are not serving the stops on SW Spokane St at SW Manning St. The RapidRide C Line is not missing any of its regular stops. Expect possible delays in transit service.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Metro’s West Seattle Water Taxi has launched its Summer sailing schedule
The new West Seattle summer sailing schedule launched on April 19, and:  

• Is in service seven days a week from Pier 50 downtown to Seacrest Park in West Seattle 
• Includes later evening sailings every Friday and Saturday  
• On weekdays, leaves the dock every 35 minutes during peak commute hours and every hour mid-day 

There is no special service for after late-evening sporting events, and no change to the Vashon Water Taxi schedule.

Metro thanks riders for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and following safety guidelines.

Visit Metro’s website and the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, and for updates and information about events and services.

Ride transit to vaccination sites
Metro provides transportation options to vaccination sites at Lumen Field and elsewhere.

Transit options include flexible services that have expanded their destinations from rail stations and transit hubs to also serve vaccination sites.

There is a wide range of reduced fares for senior and youth, and for customers with lower incomes or disabilities. Customers with very low incomes may be eligible for a fully-subsidized ORCA LIFT card. Visit the Fares & ORCA page for information.

Ride safely

• Wear a mask while riding on transit.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay physically distanced from others.
• Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

Watch for new or changing information.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, and other information about transit service at your stop,

• Text your stop ID to 62550, or
• Visit ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s online Trip Planner.

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate area, such as street closures or detours.

Be prepared for delays, or to make revisions to travel plans, such as using a different bus stop, depending on specific circumstances. Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

• Check the status of a trip by using ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s Trip Planner,
  or Text for Departures by texting your stop ID to 62550.
• Riders can contact Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 Monday through
  Friday, 6:00 AM-8:00 PM for transit information, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make a
  comment, or for assistance with ORCA.
• Visit us on the web any time to use our comment form.
• Sound Transit’s Link and Sounder rail services and some ST Express bus routes may
  also be affected. Transferring riders should check Sound Transit’s service alerts.
• For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
  @seattledot
  or visit
  – https://twitter.com/seattledot
  – https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

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

We are here weekdays from 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.

Metro’s Monday AM Commute: Wear a mask while riding transit; ride transit to vaccination sites

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Metro thanks riders for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and following safety guidelines.

Visit Metro’s website and the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, and for updates and information about events and services.

Metro’s West Seattle Water Taxi has launched its Summer sailing schedule
The new West Seattle summer sailing schedule launched on April 19, and:  

• Is in service seven days a week from Pier 50 downtown to Seacrest Park in West Seattle 
• Includes later evening sailings every Friday and Saturday  
• On weekdays, leaves the dock every 35 minutes during peak commute hours and every hour mid-day 

There is no special service for after late-evening sporting events, and no change to the Vashon Water Taxi schedule.

Ride transit to vaccination sites
Metro provides transportation options to vaccination sites at Lumen Field and elsewhere.

Transit options include flexible services that have expanded their destinations from rail stations and transit hubs to also serve vaccination sites.

There is a wide range of reduced fares for senior and youth, and for customers with lower incomes or disabilities. Customers with very low incomes may be eligible for a fully-subsidized ORCA LIFT card. Visit the Fares & ORCA page for information.

Ride safely

• Wear a mask while riding on transit.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay physically distanced from others.
• Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

Watch for new or changing information.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, and other information about transit service at your stop,

• Text your stop ID to 62550, or
• Visit ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s online Trip Planner.

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate area, such as street closures or detours.

Be prepared for delays, or to make revisions to travel plans, such as using a different bus stop, depending on specific circumstances. Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

• Check the status of a trip by using ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s Trip Planner,
  or Text for Departures by texting your stop ID to 62550.
• Riders can contact Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 Monday through
  Friday, 6:00 AM-8:00 PM for transit information, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make a
  comment, or for assistance with ORCA.
• Visit us on the web any time to use our comment form.
• Sound Transit’s Link and Sounder rail services and some ST Express bus routes may
  also be affected. Transferring riders should check Sound Transit’s service alerts.
• For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
  @seattledot
  or visit
  – https://twitter.com/seattledot
  – https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

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

We are here weekdays from 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.

Metro’s Friday AM Commute: Maintain physical distance; wear a mask while riding transit; try text for departure

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Metro thanks riders for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and following safety guidelines.

Visit Metro’s website and the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, and for updates and information about events and services.

Take a transit survey
Annual International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG) survey
King County Metro Transit and fourteen other transit agencies from around the world are conducting a survey, and all Metro riders are invited to participate.

~ English       https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-English
~ Spanish     https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-Espanol
~ Chinese     https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-Chinese

This survey is open until May 9.

Ride transit to vaccination sites
Metro provides transportation options to vaccination sites at Lumen Field and elsewhere.

Transit options include flexible services that have expanded their destinations from rail stations and transit hubs to also serve vaccination sites.

There is a wide range of reduced fares for senior and youth, and for customers with lower incomes or disabilities. Customers with very low incomes may be eligible for a fully-subsidized ORCA LIFT card. Visit the Fares & ORCA page for information.

Metro continues to welcome Seattle Public School students back to in-person learning
Stay safe and physically distant, wear a mask, use your ORCA card and check out these tips for riding Metro.

Ride safely

• Wear a mask at all times while riding on transit.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay physically distanced from others.
• Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

Watch for new or changing information.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, and other information about transit service at your stop,

• Text your stop ID to 62550, or
• Visit ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s online Trip Planner.

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate area, such as street closures or detours.

Be prepared for delays, or to make revisions to travel plans, such as using a different bus stop, depending on specific circumstances. Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

• Check the status of a trip by using ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s Trip Planner,
  or Text for Departures by texting your stop ID to 62550.
• Riders can contact Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 Monday through
  Friday, 6 AM-8 PM for transit information, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make a
  comment, or for assistance with ORCA.
• Visit us on the web any time to use our comment form.
• Sound Transit’s Link and Sounder rail services and some ST Express bus routes may
  also be affected. Transferring riders should check Sound Transit’s service alerts.
• For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
  @seattledot
  or visit
  – https://twitter.com/seattledot
  – https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

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

We are here weekdays from 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.

Metro’s Friday AM Commute: Take the annual ‘IBBG’ survey; wear a mask while riding transit; ride transit to vaccination sites

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Metro thanks riders for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and following safety guidelines.

Visit Metro’s website and the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, and for updates and information about events and services.

Take a transit survey
Annual International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG) survey
King County Metro Transit and fourteen other transit agencies from around the world are conducting a survey, and all Metro riders are invited to participate.

~ English       https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-English
~ Spanish     https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-Espanol
~ Chinese     https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-Chinese

This survey is open until May 9.

Ride transit to vaccination sites
Metro provides transportation options to vaccination sites at Lumen Field and elsewhere.

Transit options include flexible services that have expanded their destinations from rail stations and transit hubs to also serve vaccination sites.

There is a wide range of reduced fares for senior and youth, and for customers with lower incomes or disabilities. Customers with very low incomes may be eligible for a fully-subsidized ORCA LIFT card. Visit the Fares & ORCA page for information.

Metro continues to welcome Seattle Public School students back to in-person learning
Stay safe and physically distant, wear a mask, use your ORCA card and check out these tips for riding Metro.

Ride safely

• Wear a mask at all times while riding on transit.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay physically distanced from others.
• Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

Watch for new or changing information.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, and other information about transit service at your stop,

• Text your stop ID to 62550, or
• Visit ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s online Trip Planner.

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate area, such as street closures or detours.

Be prepared for delays, or to make revisions to travel plans, such as using a different bus stop, depending on specific circumstances. Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

• Check the status of a trip by using ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s Trip Planner,
  or Text for Departures by texting your stop ID to 62550.
• Riders can contact Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 Monday through
  Friday, 6 AM-8 PM for transit information, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make a
  comment, or for assistance with ORCA.
• Visit us on the web any time to use our comment form.
• Sound Transit’s Link and Sounder rail services and some ST Express bus routes may
  also be affected. Transferring riders should check Sound Transit’s service alerts.
• For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
  @seattledot
  or visit
  – https://twitter.com/seattledot
  – https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

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

We are here weekdays from 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.

Metro’s Friday AM Commute: Wear a mask while riding transit; ride transit to vaccination sites; take the annual ‘IBBG’ survey

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Metro thanks riders for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and following safety guidelines.

Visit Metro’s website and the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, and for updates and information about events and services.

Take a transit survey
Annual International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG) survey
King County Metro Transit and fourteen other transit agencies from around the world are conducting a survey, and all Metro riders are invited to participate.

~ English       https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-English
~ Spanish     https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-Espanol
~ Chinese     https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-Chinese

This survey is open until May 9.

Ride transit to vaccination sites
Metro provides transportation options to vaccination sites at Lumen Field and elsewhere.

Transit options include flexible services that have expanded their destinations from rail stations and transit hubs to also serve vaccination sites.

There is a wide range of reduced fares for senior and youth, and for customers with lower incomes or disabilities. Customers with very low incomes may be eligible for a fully-subsidized ORCA LIFT card. Visit the Fares & ORCA page for information.

Metro continues to welcome Seattle Public School students back to in-person learning
Stay safe and physically distant, wear a mask, use your ORCA card and check out these tips for riding Metro.

Ride safely

• Wear a mask at all times while riding on transit.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay physically distanced from others.
• Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

Watch for new or changing information.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, and other information about transit service at your stop,

• Text your stop ID to 62550, or
• Visit ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s online Trip Planner.

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate area, such as street closures or detours.

Be prepared for delays, or to make revisions to travel plans, such as using a different bus stop, depending on specific circumstances. Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

• Check the status of a trip by using ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s Trip Planner,
  or Text for Departures by texting your stop ID to 62550.
• Riders can contact Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 Monday through
  Friday, 6 AM-8 PM for transit information, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make a
  comment, or for assistance with ORCA.
• Visit us on the web any time to use our comment form.
• Sound Transit’s Link and Sounder rail services and some ST Express bus routes may
  also be affected. Transferring riders should check Sound Transit’s service alerts.
• For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
  @seattledot
  or visit
  – https://twitter.com/seattledot
  – https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

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

We are here weekdays from 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.

Metro’s Thursday AM Commute: Maintain physical distance; wear a mask while riding transit; try text for departure

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Metro thanks riders for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and following safety guidelines.

Visit Metro’s website and the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, and for updates and information about events and services.

Take a transit survey
Annual International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG) survey
King County Metro Transit and fourteen other transit agencies from around the world are conducting a survey, and all Metro riders are invited to participate.

~ English       https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-English
~ Spanish     https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-Espanol
~ Chinese     https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-Chinese

This survey is open until May 9.

Ride transit to vaccination sites
Metro provides transportation options to vaccination sites at Lumen Field and elsewhere.

Transit options include flexible services that have expanded their destinations from rail stations and transit hubs to also serve vaccination sites.

There is a wide range of reduced fares for senior and youth, and for customers with lower incomes or disabilities. Customers with very low incomes may be eligible for a fully-subsidized ORCA LIFT card. Visit the Fares & ORCA page for information.

Metro continues to welcome Seattle Public School students back to in-person learning
Stay safe and physically distant, wear a mask, use your ORCA card and check out these tips for riding Metro.

Ride safely

• Wear a mask at all times while riding on transit.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay physically distanced from others.
• Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

Watch for new or changing information.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, and other information about transit service at your stop,

• Text your stop ID to 62550, or
• Visit ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s online Trip Planner.

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate area, such as street closures or detours.

Be prepared for delays, or to make revisions to travel plans, such as using a different bus stop, depending on specific circumstances. Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

• Check the status of a trip by using ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s Trip Planner,
  or Text for Departures by texting your stop ID to 62550.
• Riders can contact Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 Monday through
  Friday, 6 AM-8 PM for transit information, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make a
  comment, or for assistance with ORCA.
• Visit us on the web any time to use our comment form.
• Sound Transit’s Link and Sounder rail services and some ST Express bus routes may
  also be affected. Transferring riders should check Sound Transit’s service alerts.
• For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
  @seattledot
  or visit
  – https://twitter.com/seattledot
  – https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

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

We are here weekdays from 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.

Metro’s Thursday AM Commute: Take the annual ‘IBBG’ survey; wear a mask while riding transit; ride transit to vaccination sites

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Metro thanks riders for helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and following safety guidelines.

Visit Metro’s website and the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, and for updates and information about events and services.

Take a transit survey
Annual International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG) survey
King County Metro Transit and fourteen other transit agencies from around the world are conducting a survey, and all Metro riders are invited to participate.

~ English       https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-English
~ Spanish     https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-Espanol
~ Chinese     https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IBBG-KingCounty-Chinese

This survey is open until May 9.

Ride transit to vaccination sites
Metro provides transportation options to vaccination sites at Lumen Field and elsewhere.

Transit options include flexible services that have expanded their destinations from rail stations and transit hubs to also serve vaccination sites.

There is a wide range of reduced fares for senior and youth, and for customers with lower incomes or disabilities. Customers with very low incomes may be eligible for a fully-subsidized ORCA LIFT card. Visit the Fares & ORCA page for information.

Metro continues to welcome Seattle Public School students back to in-person learning
Stay safe and physically distant, wear a mask, use your ORCA card and check out these tips for riding Metro.

Ride safely

• Wear a mask at all times while riding on transit.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay physically distanced from others.
• Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

Watch for new or changing information.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, and other information about transit service at your stop,

• Text your stop ID to 62550, or
• Visit ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s online Trip Planner.

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate area, such as street closures or detours.

Be prepared for delays, or to make revisions to travel plans, such as using a different bus stop, depending on specific circumstances. Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

• Check the status of a trip by using ‘Next Departures’ in Metro’s Trip Planner,
  or Text for Departures by texting your stop ID to 62550.
• Riders can contact Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000 Monday through
  Friday, 6 AM-8 PM for transit information, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make a
  comment, or for assistance with ORCA.
• Visit us on the web any time to use our comment form.
• Sound Transit’s Link and Sounder rail services and some ST Express bus routes may
  also be affected. Transferring riders should check Sound Transit’s service alerts.
• For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
  @seattledot
  or visit
  – https://twitter.com/seattledot
  – https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

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

We are here weekdays from 6-9 AM and 3-7 PM to help keep an Eye on your Metro Commute.