Environmental Sustainability

Reports & Publications
Sustainability Plan Progress Report
Sustainability Plan Progress Report
September 2015

2014 summary of achievements and progress meeting goals identified in Metro's Sustainability Plan.

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King County launches next generation of electric trolleys
King County launches next generation of electric trolleys
August 18, 2015

For the first time in nearly three decades, King County Metro riders will enjoy completely new state-of-the-art electric trolleys in downtown Seattle and nearby neighborhoods starting August 19.

How Metro is protecting our region's environment
Sustainability Fact Sheet
Summer 2015

How Metro is protecting our region's environment.
Sustainability Plan Progress Report
Sustainability Plan Progress Report
October 2014

2013 summary of achievements and progress meeting goals identified in Metro's Sustainability Plan.

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Metro will test battery-powered, zero-emission buses
Metro will test battery-powered, zero-emission buses
August 2014

Ten years after first hybrid buses, Metro delivers an even more energy-efficient fleet.
Annual Report of King County's Climate Change, Energy, Green Building and Environmental Purchasing Programs
2013 Annual Sustainability Report
June 2014
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Metro Transit Sustainability Plan
Metro Transit Sustainability Plan
April 2014
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Metro Transit grabs a gold for its actions to protect the environment
Metro is APTA Gold
July 25, 2013

Metro was recognized by APTA in 2013 for achievements in reducing facility energy use, water use, waste generation, and criteria air pollutant emissions, and increasing recycling rates.
Annual Report of King County's Climate Change, Energy, Green Building and Environmental Purchasing Programs
2012 Annual Sustainability Report
June 2013
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King County Equity and Social Justice Annual Report
King County Equity and Social Justice Annual Report
October 2013
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This plan was prepared for submission to the King County Council by King County Executive Dow Constantine in response to King County Council Ordinance 17270.
King County 2012 Strategic Climate Action Plan
December 2012
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Metropool Leads the Way with Electric Vehicles
Metropool Leads the Way with Electric Vehicles

The metropool pilot program launched in 2011 and now has 25 all electric, zero emission Nissan LEAF's for use in Metro's vanpool fleet.

A detailed roadmap for implementing the King County Strategic Plan.
2010 King County Energy Plan
October 2010
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