Metro’s new “The Dash”

Yesterday, Metro announced The Dash, a new data visualization tool (also available in Spanish with other languages coming soon). Metro continues to lap other agencies in putting data about its service quality out in a timely and attractive format.

If you're just trying to catch a bus that won't pass you by due to capacity limits, this data isn't particularly helpful. Instead, this data might provide a more informed kind of public comment, leveraging data instead of anecdotes, and aware of how other routes are faring in the current environment.

King County Metro is committed to providing mobility for all, but that does not just mean providing the mobility services themselves, but also the information that will empower the public to use them," said Terry White, Metro's general manager. At Metro, we value transparency and continuous improvement, and recognized the interconnectedness between the two. We're pleased that The Dash will help move us forward on both of those fronts, and help the public be better informed about our services."