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Metro offers an alert subscription service via email or text. You choose the information you want and we will send it to you.

Once you sign up, you can:

Select specific routes to follow
Request general Metro Alerts
Change your selections or unsubscribe at any time

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Sign up using your email address and we'll send you messages about Metro Transit service affected by snow, flooding, emergencies or major disruptions.

Want to receive text alerts on your cell phone?

Choose "Wireless Alerts"

You can receive time-sensitive updates via your text messaging-enabled cell phone, pager or PDA. Check the "Wireless Alerts preferred" box next to your cell phone email address when you sign up. You'll need to know what your service provider assigns as your email address for text messages. This is a different format for each provider. You can usually find this information on the provider's web site. Regular text message charges will apply.

When you choose from the items on the Quick Subscribe page that have this symbol: You will receive a text message version of any alert sent in this category. Read more Wireless Alerts »

When do Metro Transit Alerts go out?

Alerts will go out Monday – Friday, 5:00am – 8:00pm.
In the event of snow, floods and major emergencies, alerts will go out on a 24 hour basis, or as often as needed.

Please note: Metro Transit Alerts may not include live updates as featured in Metro's Eye on Your Metro Commute.

Your personal information will be used in accordance with our privacy policy.

The King County Department of Transportation is providing this information as a service to the general public. While every attempt is made to provide accurate and timely information, estimates of the nature and duration of any particular route change or other event are subject to conditions beyond the control of King County and are difficult to predict. Those relying on this information should do so at their own risk, and neither King County nor any of its employees or agents shall be liable for the accuracy of this information or any actions taken as a result.