[61] By 1988, it had 37 lots across King County, mostly concentrated on the Eastside, and monitored property crimes with a team of four police officers and hired guards. Whether your company numbers 5 or 55,000, you can take advantage of our transportation pass programs to give your employees the commuting power and flexibility they need that comes with every ORCA pass. Time. (Customers may be directed to a bus or light rail option instead with arrival times if theyll be best-served by those modes.). King County Metro and Sound Transit have partnered to create a new, subsidized annual pass program, allowing qualified riders to travel on select transit in our region with 100% subsidized fares. Available for Metro bus, King County Water Taxi, Kitsap Transit, Seattle Streetcar and Sound Transit. except for youth 18 and under and Tacoma Link light rail. Call the Access Transportation Rideline 206-205-5000 (WA Relay: 711) Penalty Points. *Including Metro Community Shuttles, Community Vans, Community Ride, Trailhead Direct, Via to Transit, Access service, and Kitsap Transit buses. [9] By 1967, the agency had completed its $125million sewage treatment system, which diverted 20million gallons (76million liters) that had previously contaminated Lake Washington. Adults ages 19-64. Buses at Atlantic Base. Today, some buses lay over along Eastlake Avenue East between trips. $2.75. *Cancellation or not boarding Access when the vehicle is at the correct location. The following King County Metro routes pickup adjacent to the light rail station on International Boulevard: Rapid Ride A-line (Federal Way) Route 161 (Burien/Kent) Route 156 (Southcenter/Des Moines) Route 124 operates on the airport drives between 1 am and 5 am. King County Metro accepts cash, ORCA cards, or the Transit GO Ticket mobile app. Washington State Department of Transportation. "TCC couldn't be more excited about King County Metro's rollout of the zero-youth fare, . The fare value is held on an ORCA card. Learn more and apply for a Free Youth Transit Pass here. As part of the 2021-2022 King County budget, funds are available for Metro to examine expanding mobility solutions in Skyway. The agency continues to plan changes to buses that would allow fare collection to safely resume-and may open the door for increases in capacity limits. [62] In the 1980s, Metro proposed co-locating its park and rides with commercial developments to encourage transit-oriented development and attract more riders. For convenience, add additional money or a pass to this ORCA Adult card using the same application form. Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Metro RapidRide buses, or when travelling on Third Avenue in downtown Seattle, the driver will always give you a paper transfer when paying with cash. [47], The cost per boarding for Metro was $4.10 in 2005, compared to $2.50 among the country's 15 largest transit agencies and $2.97, the national average. Regional Reduced Fare Permit for senior riders (age 65 or older), riders with a disability, Medicare card holders and U.S. military with ID. [3] The fleet includes a mix of electric trolleybuses, diesel-electric hybrids, and battery electric buses. When transferring to bus, you only need to tap your card once as you enter the bus. A free transfer is available to cash, ORCA, and mobile app riders. Sanger, S.L (August 21, 1987). Metro paper transfers are valid on only Metro buses. King County Metro operates RapidRide, a network of limited-stop bus lines with some bus rapid transit features. Internet access is required to complete a purchase, but not to activate the ticket, if one decides to save the tickets on the phone. In order to realize this growth, Transit Now proposed an increase in the local option sales tax for transit of one-tenth of one percent. Paper transfers are accepted only on Metro buses when paying with cash. [citation needed], On September 29, 2012, the Ride Free Area was eliminated. Dept. Updated: May 29, 2014. February 18, 2021. Paper transfers and mobile tickets are only valid on Metro buses only. A horse-drawn streetcar rail system debuted in Seattle in 1884 as the Seattle Street Railway. This transfer also acts as your receipt for proof of payment. The farebox has a sign that tells you the fare. King County Metro. Use your smart phone to buy and use transit tickets. Ways to Pay Paper Ticket. The tickets have exactly the same price as paying with cash. The Metro-operated Seattle Streetcar routes are numbered in the 90s, with the South Lake Union Streetcar numbered 98 and the former bus replacement for the Waterfront Streetcar numbered 99. As one new service, Metro Flex replaces three others: Community Ride, Ride Pingo to Transit and Via to Transit. [48], Metro's higher-than-average cost per boarding can be at least partially attributed to its high percentage of commuter routes, which run at peak hours only, and often only in one direction at a time. [60], Metro began developing its park and rides in the 1970s using various funding sources, including federal grants. Several routes were also split between trunk routes using articulated buses and shuttles to serve hillier areas with smaller buses. It uses $45million in new annual funds from a 0.1% sales tax raise and a $60 annual car-tab fee to add King County Metro bus service within the City of Seattle.[67]. I am honored to be the newest leader of King County Metro. King County Metro will launch Metro Flex on March 6. (Photo by Doug Trumm) King County Metro riders will continue to enjoy fare-free rides through September. The purpose of the project is to implement a coordinated regional transit network on the Eastside that gets people where they need and want to go. Since 2019, King County Metro's on-demand services have provided safe, reliable connections for people and places that aren't near frequent bus or rail service. Paying for your ride is easy on buses, trains, streets cars, and even the ferries with an ORCA card. Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nearby homes similar to 50 Park Ter E Unit 7-E have recently sold between $274K to $350K at an average of $330 per square foot. Metro paper transfers are valid on only Metro buses. Metro is the leading public transit agency of King County. 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[25][26], The in-city routes with the highest ridership are the RapidRide D Line from downtown to Crown Hill via Uptown/Seattle Center and Ballard; the 7, traveling from downtown through the International District to the Rainier Valley; the 40, traveling from downtown through South Lake Union, Fremont, and Ballard to Northgate; the RapidRide C Line from South Lake Union and downtown to West Seattle's Alaska Junction and Westwood Village; the 36, traveling from downtown through the International District to Beacon Hill; the 5 from downtown via the Woodland Park Zoo and Greenwood/Phinney Ridge to Shoreline Community College; the 44, a crosstown route connecting the University District and Ballard; the 8, a crosstown route connecting Uptown/Seattle Center and South Lake Union with Capitol Hill, the Central District and Mount Baker; and the 70, connecting downtown to South Lake Union, Eastlake, and the University District. Will Metro and other agencies that are using Transit GO Tickets still accept cash to ride? Metro was reluctant to adopt low-floor buses, not buying any until 2003. Since 2008, Metro has maintained an Emergency Snow Network plan to be implemented during major snowstorms and other periods of inclement weather. Just bring up a ticket on your phone and ride with ease, whether on the bus, Fast Ferry, Link light rail, Sounder, Seattle Streetcar or Water Taxi. 161 E 110th St Unit 2-C, New York, NY 10029. ? Senior/disabled (with Regional Reduced Fare Permit) $1. [8][10], After two failed attempts to enable it to build a regional rapid transit system, it was authorized to operate a regional bus system in 1972. King County Metro united the transit agencies of jurisdictions across King County and now includes bus, light rail, on-demand services, paratransit, streetcar, vanpool and other modes. Metro operates out of several transit centers located throughout King County, some of which are shared with Sound Transit and other county agencies. [56] While it was planned from the outset to be convertible to use by trains, the tunnel began operation with a fleet of 236 Breda dual-mode buses that operated using a diesel motor on city streets and an electric motor (with power fed by overhead trolley wire) in the tunnel. Keep it with you at all times when riding because a fare enforcement officer may ask to see it. King County Metro operates a weekend express shuttle between Seattle and hiking areas in the Cascade foothills called Trailhead Direct from April to October. King County Metro formally began operations on January 1, 1973, but can trace its roots to the Seattle Transit System, founded in 1939, and Overlake Transit Service, a private operator founded in 1927 to serve the Eastside. By Michelle Allison, King County Metro General Manager. ORCA cards now free for youth riders. In 1979, the agency ordered some of the first wheelchair lift equipped coaches in the nation,[78][79] promising a completely new level of independence for disabled residents. Can I transfer with a Transit GO Ticket like I do with e-purse on an ORCA card? enabled Bus, paratransit, water taxi & vanpools across Seattle & King County. No. [68] The system uses RFID tags that are read as buses approach a TSP equipped intersection. If you are transferring to another Metro bus or Metro RapidRide bus, show your activated ticket to the driver when boarding, or fare enforcement officer if asked. The Transit GO Ticket app is a great way to get anywhere you want to go in the Seattle area. You can also buy tickets through Metros "Marketplace" site on your PC or desktop and have the tickets appear in the app on your mobile device. Print and complete the application form and mail it to the ORCA Regional Mail Center. In addition to the bases, maintenance of the fleet and operation of the system are supported by several other facilities. Metro Online offers bus, vanpool, carpool, bicycle and related information for the Seattle-King County area. Use your ORCA card or the Transit GO Ticket app for touch-free payment. Our fare engagement program has changed who checks fares and how they do it, the way warnings and ticket resolutions work, and the process for resolving fare non-payment. King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties together have an estimated 645,000 youth aged 6-18. A King County Metro Flex vehicle awaits riders in Renton. Departure times are shown on information signs at the bus stop. Sometime in the not-too-distant future, King County Metro plans to rip out its existing fare boxes, which accept cash, tickets, and ORCA transit passes, and replace them with a cash-free payment system part of a long-term plan to expedite boarding, integrate the County's bus system with Sound Transit, and reduce conflicts between riders and drivers. [59], While Downtown Seattle is Metro's main transit hub, transit centers act as smaller regional hubs and are served by many bus routes. Our Bus Shelter Mural Program is a great example of the hidden benefits of Metro. In April 2006, King County Executive Ron Sims announced a program entitled "Transit Now" that, once approved by voters, would provide for a 20 percent increase in transit service by the end of 2016 over 2006 service levels, measured in annual operating hours. [24], A 1975 study found that while the Ride Free Area generally reduced bus travel times within the RFA itself, buses that traveled through the Ride Free Area to other destinations generally did not benefit. What transit agencies can I access using a Transit GO Ticket? Reduced fares are available for . The application will give riders a new, convenient way to pay to ride transit. Transit.Wiki is a free guide to trains, buses, ferries and more. Eligible customers can enroll starting October 15, 2020. [77] Today, King County Metro has one of the largest articulated fleets in North America (second only to MTA New York City Transit) and articulated buses account for about 42% of the agency's fleet.[2]. [40][41], Metro uses skip-stop spacing on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Avenues in Downtown Seattle, whereby buses skip every other bus stop. About King County; Metro bus driver Lisa Nault, who campaigned recently for Prop 1 downtown, said there is a fallback: a free shuttle in downtown to replace the ride free zone. On Metro RapidRide buses, the driver will always give you a paper transfer when paying with tickets. If you are transferring, the fare you paid with your first tap will transfer with you for up to two hours on all other ORCA transit services, except Washington State Ferries. Transferring betweenservices is easy with the ORCA card. Metro Flex allows riders to book rides from a location to a location anywhere in the service area, adding to their ease of travel. Youth (age 6- 18) $1.50. From paying for tickets on the go using cash or credit card; to being a safe, contactless way to pay your transit fare, the Transit GO Ticket has all the features you need right in the palm of your hand. See below for a list of low-income adult fares by service. Metro stores and maintains buses at seven bases (garages), spread throughout its 2,134-square-mile (5,530km2) operating area. Enter your zip code to search for the nearest retail location. Look for new orange timetables and Metro's special Rider Alert brochure. See below for a list of senior/disabled fares by service. Just as we do every March, Metro has implemented its spring service revisions, effective March 21. Yes, cash will continue to be accepted on Metro buses, and via ticket vending machines for other transit services. All RapidRide routes have frequent service with frequencies of 10 minutes or better during peak commuting hours and 15 minutes during most off-peak hours and on weekends. Who can I contact if I have any problems with the Transit GO Ticket App? Riders can travel without paying fares on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, and the Seattle Streetcar as part of their celebrations . King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 553-3000 Currently, Metros on-demand services: Were excited to offer Metro Flex, and we hope youll download and try the new service. In August 2018, the county council approved legislation to separate Metro from the Department of Transportation, creating the King County Metro Transit Department effective January 1, 2019. Transferring betweenservices is easy with the ORCA card. The card is free. More A combination monthly pass valid for Metro Vanpool riders that provides unlimited rides on Metro buses and $99 towards your Vanpool fare. Low-floor coaches have slightly reduced seating capacity (because the wheelwells intrude further into the passenger compartment) which may have been a concern. Over 50 data sets are available, including bus stops, bus routes, adverse weather routes, time points, neighborhoods, fares, bike lockers, fare zones, transit centers, park and rides and MORE. Any eligible person may apply for an RRFP card online via the Reduced Fare Portal or in person at the Metro Pass Sales Office. Metros Customer Service group can assist with most questions regarding functionality, navigation, ticket validation and payment issues. [50], In 2007 it cost $3.64 per boarding to deliver service in the West (Seattle) subarea, $4.79 in the South subarea and $7.27 in the East subarea of King County. Regional transit agencies will be operating on the following schedules to accommodate fare-free New Year's Eve rides: King County Metro: Buses will operate on their regular Saturday schedule and be fare-free from 3 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, through 3 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. SE and 80th Ave SE. START. You are in: New Trip Planner > Alerts; Go to Metro Online's Home Page. The system will extend the legacy RFID-based TSP system. (522, 542, 545, 550, 554). If boarding through the front door, show the activated ticket on your mobile device screen to the driver. Intended to encourage transit usage, improve accessibility and encourage downtown shopping, the zone was created in September 1973 and was originally called the "Magic Carpet" zone. It's a privilege to serve our hundreds of thousands of daily riders. Riders 65+ and riders with disabilities can ride at a reduced rate with a Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP). *Downtown Tunnel Stations include:Westlake, University St., Pioneer Square and International District. Accessibility inquiries1-800-201-4900, TTY Relay 711, They are twice the one-way fare and are valid for travel only on the date purchased, between the stations printed on the ticket. With our belief in mobility as a human right, we focus first on safety, equity, and sustainability. To add money to an existing card, go to myorca.com. Adult. Most service is operated in a hub-and-spoke pattern centered either on downtown Seattle or the University of Washington, with lesser amounts of crosstown service. Today, King County Metro operates more than 200 routes, providing local and regional transit service, primarily within its jurisdictional boundaries. When applying for an RRFP, be sure to bring proof of age (65+), or proof of a qualifying condition or Medicare card. Everything you need for a great commute is at the tap of your finger. King County will also offer virtual Neighborhood Pop-Ups online. Metro has rider information specialists that you can call anytime. Tacoma Link fares continue to be free thanks to funding from the Tacoma Business Improvement Area. 1850 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 . As with other Metro services, reduced fares are available for customers with . An RRFP is given to you on an ORCA card. By mail. Check Twitter feeds for transit agencies for current service updates prior to travel. If you are transferring, ask the driver for a paper transfer at the time you pay. Full access permissions are given to the one (1) ORCA account that is the first to link to an ORCA card using the card's security code. In 2021, the system had a ridership of 52,368,400, or about 215,700 per weekday as of the third quarter of 2022. Will Transit GO Tickets save money and how? Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, except for youth 18 and under and Tacoma Link light rail. To take advantage of other electronic transfers and other features, one should use ORCA. Learn if you qualify for an ORCA LIFT card and where to get one. King Street Center. Senior/disabled fares (age 65+ or qualifying . One-way adult fares range from $2.25 to $3.50 depending on how far you travel. This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 21:53. More about day passes. Most lines (except the B and F lines) have late night and early morning service. [49], Metro's lowest-cost route overall, route 4 (East Queen Anne to Judkins Park), had a cost per boarding of only $0.46 during peak hours in 2009. Retail bus tickets sold by Community Transit are valid only on the ST Express routes operated byCommunity Transit(510, 511, 512, 513, 532, 535). As of 2017, King County Metro operates the 10th largest fleet of buses in the United States, with a total of 1,540 buses. Route numbers in the lower 900s (901931) are used for Dial-a-Ride services, while shuttles connecting to the King County Water Taxi are numbered in the 700s. One-way senior/disabled Link fares are $1 for all trips, regardless of the distance traveled. Can my driver help me if the Transit GO Ticket app isnt working? In addition to credit cards, debit cards and cash uploads, are there any other payment forms accepted for purchasing Transit GO Tickets? Board of Estimate of City of New York v. Morris, "As the snow melts, King County Metro running more bus routes Wednesday", "Transit Ridership Report Third Quarter 2022", American Public Transportation Association, "Transit Ridership Report Fourth Quarter 2021", "Executive Constantine appoints Terry White Metro General Manager", "Metro: Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle", "Federal District Judge William Dwyer rules that Metro Council is unconstitutional on September 6, 1990", "Metro Transit to become independent county department", "Ride Free Area (discontinued Sept. 2012)", "Metro Transit establishes free Magic Carpet zone in downtown Seattle in September 1973", "Seattle Joining Movement for Free Bus Rides", "Readers ask: How are bus-route numbers picked, and why are empty buses in the HOV lane? The past few years have been hard on low-income riders. Port Chester station, on Metro-North's New Haven line, is in the heart of downtown. JavaScript Transit vouchers, Apple Pay and PayPal are not accepted at this time. Have questions about fares? On Metro RapidRide buses, board through the front or rear doors. We bring the ride to you and take you to the Sounder Train, buses, jobs and more in your neighborhood. [57] Crews lowered the roadway to match the height of Central Link's low-floor light rail vehicles, replaced the overhead trolley wire with catenary wire, and built a stub tunnel where trains could reverse direction and allowed for construction of the University Link extension to the north (which was completed in 2016). Metro believes SaFE reform is a necessary step on its journey to becoming an anti-racist mobility agency. * Online at the Reduced Fare Portal ** For King County & Sound Transit only. Working with 40 neighborhoods to encourage residents to use sustainable travel modes and save money, help the environment and be more active while theyre at it. Metro, as the authority came to be called, was restricted to sewage management and given a smaller suburban jurisdiction ahead of the successful September referendum. Public transit operator in King County, Washington, US, A King County Metro bus operating on Route 157 in. Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding. The Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) simplifies travel for senior and disabled riders of public transportation around Puget Sound. Cash. Beginning September 1, youth up to age 18 can ride for free with a Youth ORCA card or a school ID, or by simply boarding transit. December 28, 2022. The suburban network typically operates on major streets between the regions employment and population centers. Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies. Rememberto tap onat your starting station andtap off at your end destination for both Link and Sounderto accurately calculate your total fare. Customer Information Office. It operates between Chatsworth and North Hollywood stations in the San Fernando Valley.The 18-mile (29 km) G Line uses a dedicated, exclusive right-of-way for the entirety of its route with 17 stations located at . If you are paying with a ticket and use more than one transit system you must pay a fare each time you board a different bus. Ferry/Water Taxi. Tacoma Link fares continue to be free thanks to funding from the Tacoma Business Improvement Area, Office of Civil Rights, Equity and Inclusion. Bus Rapid Transit Streetcar/Monorail. It was launched for public use on April 20, 2009, along with six other transit agencies in the region. Address where you will be going. As with other Metro services, reduced fares are available for customers with disabilities, customers with lower incomes, and seniors. Arriving. Check out the "Earn" section of the app to learn how you can earn rewards points and check out the "Redeem" section of the app to use your earned points toward free mobile transit tickets or credits for other transportation services such as bike-share and scooter-share. 0 points. Metro's highest cost route by this measure, route 149 (Renton Transit Center to Black Diamond), had a peak time cost of $34.47 per boarding. Most stations and some stops in Downtown Seattle have ORCA card readers that allow passengers to pay before the bus arrives and board at any of the buses' three doors. Participating agencies only allow customers to use Transit GO Tickets to transfer within their own systems. The closure of the bridge impacted 13 Metro routes that normally traveled across the West Seattle Bridge. I'm also fortunate to work alongside more than 5,000 mission-driven . 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