Transit Alert - Transit riders in King County, be prepared for possible weekend service disruptions due to civic activities or weather events

Transit service in Seattle and King County could be affected by civic activities or weather events during the next few days. 

An event in downtown Seattle Saturday evening could cause bus service delays along Pine Street and near Westlake Park, and forecasts and predictions about the possibility of snow during the next few days are constantly being updated.  It is not possible to predict the exact timing or locations, if any, of potential transit service impacts due to these events.

While Metro utilizes all available resources to operate service as normally as possible during unexpected or adverse conditions, the safety of everyone is the highest priority. Buses may be delayed or rerouted, and Metro staff cannot predict affected areas or tell when a specific bus might get to a stop

Civic activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic or unscheduled events, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate vicinity – such as street closures, detours, police directions, etc. - and be prepared for delays or to make revisions to travel plans – such as using a different bus stop or a different route - based on specific circumstances.  During these kinds of events, be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service.

Snow or ice
If Metro service is significantly affected by snow or other weather-related events, the Metro Online website will be updated and Transit Alerts will be sent to affected subscribers. 

Metro riders can prepare ahead by visiting Metro Online and familiarizing themselves with information about how Metro operates in the snow, as well as the snow routing for the routes they ride. Snow routes are shown in timetables.

When streets are snowy or icy, it is best to be aware of conditions in your immediate area, check media reports, check for transit reroutes, then wait for buses at posted bus stops on the flat portions of arterial streets that have been cleared or treated, or at major transfer points such as transit centers or park and ride lots. 

Be prepared for the weather, longer than usual waits and more crowded buses. 

Transit customers should check the Snow & Ice page for information about their route's status or routing revisions, use the regularly published schedule as a guide, then expect delays. 

 

Additional information

Visit Metro Online for complete transit information.

 

If buses are operating along their normal routes, but delayed, it may be possible to get more specific information by visiting Metro’s Puget Sound Trip Planner and checking the ‘Next Departures & Stops’ feature.  Please note, however, that real time information may be less reliable in adverse or unexpected conditions.

 

Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for complete information about revised bus service, routing and stops for planned events.

 

Visit Metro’s online or mobile Puget Sound Trip Planner to plan your travel, and for bus stop, schedule and other information.

 

Visit the King County Water Taxi site for complete information about regular and holiday Water Taxi operation.

 

Visit the Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit or Washington State Ferries websites for complete information about services provided by Metro’s regional transit partners.

 

For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow @seattledot or visit

- https://twitter.com/seattledot

- https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

 

Everyone's preparedness and patience during snow or other adverse conditions is appreciated.

 

Have a good and safe weekend.