Archived News

August 2008-Present

Beginning in August 2008, Metro posts Press Releases to Transit News, which is also available as an RSS feed.

There is a separate archive for Proposed & Implemented Service Changes.

January 1-August 5, 2008

• Jan. 15 - Transit Control Center
• Jan. 23 - Metro estimates biggest ridership gain in 10 years
• Feb. 11 - Transit Now targets 100,000 hours by year’s end
• Feb. 19 - Park-and-ride usage surged in 2007
• Feb. 27 - Big honors for Metro Transit Police deputies
• Feb. 27 - New bus fares starting March 1
• Mar. 3 - Sales and Customer Service group sets record
• Mar. 10 - Hyde Shuttle services expanded
• Apr. 28 - Continued growth in transit ridership
• May 5 - New signs for new times
• May 9 - Changes for special event service
• May 19 - Rothwell has 35 years of safe driving
• Jun. 6 - More Metro hybrid buses hit the streets
• Jun. 9 - Metro ridership keeps growing
• Jun. 16 - Metro’s training staff rolls seven days a week
• Jun. 18 - Metro signing up new vanpoolers in droves
• Jul. 1 - Celebrity bus driver finds out it's not as easy as it looks
• Jul. 1 - Youth and senior bus fares increase July 1
• Aug. 5 - Cicci earns first Turner Award for 2008

2007

• Jan. 8 - Metro Transit ridership record in 2006
• Feb. 15 - Bus-bike connection easier with new 3-bike rack
• Mar. 6 - Metro provides mobile shelter for accident victims
• Mar. 6 - Metro set to roll out first of 'Transit Now' bus service
• Mar. 6 - Metro's construction coordinators really 'dig' their job
• Mar. 19 - Metro makes plans to link trolley system to light rail line
• Mar. 21 - K-9 team joins Metro Transit Police
• Apr. 5 - Wi-Fi part of extended pilot project
• Apr. 16 - Save the earth, ride the bus for free on April 22
• Apr. 24 - Metro celebrates Earth Day by 'closing the loop'
• Apr. 26 - More parking for bus riders at Northgate
• Apr. 30 - Stevie shows his stuff
• May 8 - Zoo becomes 'Partner in Transit'
• May 16 - Landmark contract to expand Metro fleet
• Jun. 6 - Metro gives goats a spin for weed control
• Jun. 21 - New bus advertising program
• Jul. 10 - Metro prepping for August I-5 closure
• Jul. 31 - Metro co-hosts national transportation workshop
• Aug. 24 - Metro posts double-digit ridership increases during I-5 construction
• Sep. 17 - Transit tunnel reopens for bus service Sept. 24
• Oct. 8 - Metro Transit on track for another year of record-breaking ridership
• Nov. 13 - Metro's vans hit 1,000 mark
• Nov. 19 - Metro nutcracker graces bus tunnel

2006

• Jan. - Metro’s hybrid buses delivering on their commitment to cleaner air
• Feb. - Why Drive Alone?? Listen to our fun radio messages!
• Feb. 28 - No smoking in or near bus shelters
• Mar. 6 - Have you seen Metro’s ‘idol’?
• Mar. 13 - Can you talk transit?
• Mar. 13 - Bellevue Base wins transit safety award
• Apr. 10 - Metro wins Clean Air Excellence Award
• Apr. 10 - Turner Award goes to two of Metro’s best
• May 15 - King County & Metro join climate exchange program
• May 16 - More people putting their cars on the ‘park-and-ride’ diet
• Jun. 8 - Dump the Pump Day Campaign
• Jun. 12 - Metro now offers customer services around the clock
• Jul. 10 - The many shades of Metro
• Jul. 27 - Metro driver and passenger honored for heroic efforts
• Sep. 5 - PCC and Metro team up to offer ‘organic transportation’
• Sep. 26 - Google Trip Planner

2005

• Jan. 12 - Metro 'crowns' Aurora bus stops
• Jan. 12 - Online Trip Planner enhancements
• Feb. 23 - Tunnel-closure countdown begins
• Mar. 15 - Atlantic Base wins transit safety award
• Mar. 25 - Keeping the Waterfront Streetcar rolling
• Mar. 28 - Farewell Mary P
• Apr. 20 - Trolley crews are always 'wired' and ready to go
• May 3 - Caring bus drivers honored
• May 9 - Access Transportation drivers take center stage
• May 10 - Metro driver makes quick response
• May 10 - National report shows transit helps cut congestion
• May 31 - Employers 'flex' their transportation power
• Jun. 13 - Travel back in time by trolley
• Jun. 20 - County, City unveil streetcar option
• Jun. 27 - Buses get a jump on tunnel project street improvements
• Jul. 12 - Pilot Project for Real-time Bus Information System on Aurora Ave N
• Jul. 13 - 'Cat-astrophe' averted
• Jul. 13 - Transit security is a team effort
• Aug. 2 - First Turner Award of the year
• Aug. 29 - Applause for Metro's Wall of Famers
• Sep. 7 - Metro bus riders test county’s first rolling WiFi hotspot
• Sep. 16 - Learn how the tunnel closure could affect you
• Sep. 21 - Sept. 24 transit changes affect thousands
• Oct. 25 - Fighting global warming on the transportation front
• Nov. 1 - Rosa Parks Honored on Metro Bus Fleet
• Nov. 2 - More commuters are passing the pumps and going Metro
• Nov. 28 - Historic bus group ends year with holiday lights tour
• Dec. 12 - Good buzz about Metro’s BEES
• Dec. 14 - Bus barn becomes temporary horse barn

2004

• Feb. 2 - Metro's Access program marks milestone
• Apr. 5 - Technology keeps Access vans on track
• Aug. - Quick-thinking bus driver saves toddler
• Dec. 2 - Metro Online honored as one of top four transit web sites in nation

2003

• Mar. 3 - Lillian Hyde leaves legacy for others through Metro
• Mar. 17 - Hybrid bus now on a route near you
• Mar. 17 - Metro Online wins ‘Web site of the Week’ honors
• Jul. 31 - Stuff A Bus with school supplies
• Aug. 11 - Metro goes retro with streetcar stations
• Aug. 25 - Stuff A Bus results
• Dec. 20 - Metro at 30 - Then & Now

2002

• Mar. 25 - Metro Mojo ready to hit the streets
• Apr. 15 - Digital video recorders keep an eye on rider safety
• Jul. 17 - Waterfront Streetcar 20th Anniversary Celebration
• Jul. 22 - Metro helps seniors and people with disabilities stay on the go
• Sep. 17 - Metro Online redesigned Sneak Preview
• Sep. 27 - Metro Online redesign implemented
• Oct. 28 - Road testing begins for new hybrid bus

2001

• Jan. 4 - Metro celebrates 100 million passenger trips in 2000
• Jan. 19 - Commute Partnership program wins prestigious national award
• Feb. 15 - Transit Signal Priority tests a success
• Mar. 20 - Traveling on the Net
• May 1 - Transit operators: part of the community
• Jul. 1 - Transit police increase visibility to improve protection
• Jul. 11 - Metro bus retrofits, new fuel help bring cleaner air
• Jul. 23 - Metro productivity keeps buses full but not too full
• Aug. 6 - New bus drivers undergo rigorous training
• Aug. 20 - New life for an old streetcar
• Sep. 24 - Future of Metro outlined in six-year plan
• Oct. 21 - Inside Transportation - King County Civic Television program
• Oct. 22 - Water Taxi celebrates record-breaking season
• Dec. 10 - Seattle Holiday Lights Tour on historic Metro buses
• Dec. 17 - Go online to plan your next Metro bus trip

2000

• Aug. 3 - Free bus trips help keep traffic moving on SR 520

1999

• Jun. 2 - Custom Bus Fare Adjustment
• Jul. - Metro Customer Service Offices Move to Pioneer Square
• Jul. 22 - King County Alerts Win NACo Award
• Nov. 23 - Kudos to Transit Personnel for service during WTO
• Dec. - King County Thanks Metro Customers With FREE Bus Service

1998

• Dec. - Trusts Established for Bus Tragedy Victims
• Dec. 13 - Metro remains committed to effective transit security