Metro to extend routes 3 and 4 to serve Seattle Pacific University in March 2017

Metro to extend routes 3 and 4 to serve Seattle Pacific University in March 2017

Metro has decided to extend routes 3 and 4 to West Nickerson Street effective March 11, 2017, the first day of the spring 2017 service change. This change will:

  • Provide a new frequent service connection between downtown Seattle, the Queen Anne business district, and Seattle Pacific University.
  • Improve bus connections at Nickerson Street, allowing riders from Queen Anne to more easily travel to Fremont and the University District via routes 31 and 32.
  • Provide access to a restroom for transit operators 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Remove service from two small turnaround loops on Queen Anne, while keeping the paths and current frequent service  through downtown and into Madrona and Judkins Park respectively.
  • Keep both route numbers so that riders who take the 3 and 4 today will continue to be able to take the same route number in the future.

In June, Metro heard from more than sixty people who expressed their opinion on the proposed change. These comments have shaped Metro’s work in the community. Find a map and read more about the change on our Metro Matters blog...