Transit Alert - Metro operates reduced weekday service on Presidents Day, 2/18; ride transit to holiday weekend events

On Presidents Day, Monday, February 18, Metro operates its Reduced Weekday and University of Washington (UW) Reductions schedules.  Riding transit is a great way to get around on the holiday weekend.

Presidents Day bus service on Monday, February 18
While most Metro routes operate their regular schedules on Presidents Day, a few commuter routes from areas mostly outside of Seattle, will not operate, and some others will operate fewer trips than on a regular weekday. 

Metro makes some adjustments to routes that serve the University of Washington. When the UW is not in session, there are some bus trip reductions.

Most Metro and King County offices are closed Monday, including Metro's Customer Information, Lost and Found and pass sales offices

The King County Water Taxi Vashon and West Seattle routes will operate a regular weekday schedule on Monday.

Snow Operational Status
As of Friday morning, Metro is operating regular routes in all areas. Some routes have a few service reductions in the form of individual trip cancelations as recovery efforts continue.

Ride transit to weekend activities
Events
Ride transit to events at Seattle Center, the CenturyLink Field Event Center and other event venues.

Expect some possible service delays due to traffic, crowds and congestion associated with weekend events, as well as construction activities in Metro’s service area.

Even if it is affected by events, construction activities, temporary reroutes or delays, riding transit is still a great way to get to local events and activities, where there is often traffic congestion and limited parking.

Events, reroute start and end times and routing, and other details may be subject to change.  Use regularly published schedules, allow plenty of travel time and expect possible delays

Construction
Known construction-related impacts to transit service are posted in Metro’s online Service Advisories table and sent to Transit Alert subscribers.  It’s a good idea to sign up for Transit Alerts or otherwise check for a service advisory before you travel.

Transit service during unexpected or civic events
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or civic events, whether scheduled or unexpected, disrupting normal travel patterns or activities, 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. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate stops or routes that may be in the vicinity of their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and other details may be subject to change.

Additional information
Visit Metro’s website for complete information about Metro and regional transportation services.

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

Text your stop ID to 62550 for scheduled and estimated departure times, as well as known individual trip cancelations.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

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

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

Visit the Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit or Washington State Ferries websites for 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

Have a good and safe holiday weekend.