Big Bus Restructures Begin
Widespread bus restructures begin today (September 14) on King County Metro, Sound Transit, and Community Transit around the new Lynnwood Link extension and RapidRide G line. On Monday the long-awaited bus ramps on highway 520 open in Montlake. Pierce Transit and Everett Transit had minor changes earlier this month.
September 14, 11am - 3pm: King County Metro is hosting a RapidRide G opening day celebration on 19th Avenue between Madison & Pine. Enjoy refreshments & entertainment, grab swag, & sign up for an ORCA card."
September 14, 5pm - 7:30pm: The Urbanist is hosting anopening day celebrationfor the RapidRide G Line.
More below the fold.
Bus RestructuresMetro and ST Restructure for Lynnwood Link
RapidRide G and Bus Restructures
Community Transit Restructure - 2024 and BeyondSouth Seattle Metro Changes
Along with those mentioned above, Metro is making other changes. For a full list and detailed description, see the Metro Service Change page. Here are some routes not mentioned above:
- Route 101 will no longer travel on Pike St or Union St instead serve Olive Way and Stewart St
- Route 102 will no longer travel on Pike St or Union St instead serve Olive Way and Stewart St
- Route 125 has maintains 30 minute weekday service and increased to 30 minute Sunday frequency
- Route 131 & 132 have mildly adjusted trip times maintaining somewhat 15 minute frequency when interlined
- Route 150 will no longer travel on Pike St or Union St instead serve Olive Way and Stewart St
Pierce Transit had some minor schedule changes on September 1st with added trips to Route 3, Route 41, and Route 100.
Everett Transit had some minor schedule changes on September 8th.
520 Ramps
WSDOT announced starting Monday, September 16 new direct access ramps will open for transit and HOV 3+, along with new turn lanes and an all-way stop on the Montlake lid. King County Metro might use the new transit off/on ramp while the bus stops on Montlake lid are not ready and will be used at a later date.
Route 255 from Kirkland to UW as well as Route 271 from Bellevue to UW could utilize the new HOV/transit ramps to avoid the freeway off and on ramp traffic
Are you riding new or changed routes today? What is your experience? This is an open thread.