Proposal - Link Connections - King County Metro Transit

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This page details an earlier version of Metro’s proposal to change bus service after Link comes to Capitol Hill and the University District. For the most current information, please see o "Adopted Changes".

In March 2015, we gathered feedback about two alternative transit network concepts for the areas that will be affected by new Link service in 2016. Based on that feedback, Metro and Sound Transit developed a set of proposed service changes, which are detailed below. Metro’s proposal also included additions to service funded by Seattle voters. We gathered feedback on this proposal in May.

Metro's proposal

Proposed changes by area

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Proposed changes by route

Choose a route to get information about what would happen under the proposal.

New routes:

Revised routes:

8
10
11
12
16
26
26X
28
28X
31
32
44
48
49
64X
65
66X
67
70
73
74
75
76
238
316
372X
373X

Deleted routes:

25
Why delete Route 25?

Route 25 has low ridership. Metro proposes to delete it and use its resources to improve service in areas with more riders.

Rider options
- In Laurelhurst, use new DART Route 941 or go to Sand Point Way to reach revised Route 65 or Route 75, which would have more service.
30
Why delete Route 30?

Route 30 has low ridership. Metro proposes to delete it and use its resources to improve service in areas with more riders.

Rider options
- Use revised routes 65, 74, 75, 372X, or new Route 941.
43
Why delete Route 43?

To reduce duplication.

Rider options
- Along 23rd Avenue E and 24th Avenue E, use revised Route 12 or revised Route 48.
- Along E Thomas Street and E John Street, use revised Route 8 or revised Route 12.
- On Pike Street and Pine Street, use revised routes 10, 12, 47, or 49.
68
Why delete Route 68?

To reduce duplication.

Rider options
- North of NE 75th Street, use revised routes 67 or 373X.
- South of NE 75th Street, use revised Route 372X.
71
Why delete Route 71?

To reduce duplication and improve reliability.

Rider options
- Along University Way, use revised routes 45 or 67.
- Along NE 65th Street, use revised routes 16, 65, 75, 76, or 372X, or new Route 941.
- North of NE 65th Street, use revised routes 65, or 76, or new Route 941.
- For service between the University District and downtown Seattle, use Link light rail or revised Route 74 (peak periods only).
72
Why delete Route 72?

To reduce duplication and improve reliability.

Rider Options
- North of NE 80th Street, use revised Route 372X.
- Between NE 80th Street and the University District, use revised routes 45, 67, 73, or 373X.
- On University Way, use routes 45 and 67.
- For service between the University District and downtown Seattle, use Link light rail or revised Route 74 (peak periods only).
242
Why delete Route 242?

To reduce duplication.

Rider Options
- North of the Northgate Transit Center, use routes 41 or 347.
- Between Northgate and the Green Lake Park & Ride, use revised Route 66X.
- To get to Overlake, transfer to revised Route 542 at the Green Lake Park & Ride.