Metro Transit Alert – Metro operates regular weekday service on Martin Luther King Jr Day; visit Metro’s website and blog for transit news and information; mask up and stay physically distant; travel safely

King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 01/15/2021 04:50 PM PST

Thank you Metro riders for wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and helping to keep everyone safe and healthy by following all safety guidelines. 

Visit the Metro Matters blog for Metro news, updates and information.

Martin Luther King Jr Day
Metro operates regular weekday service on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Monday, January 18.

In observance of the holiday, most Metro and King Country offices, including Metro’s Customer Information phone line and Customer Service and Lost and Found offices in Pioneer Square will be closed.

Metro Winter
Almost one third of the way through Winter, with possible colder weather on the horizon, now is a good time to think ahead about your transit and commuting options if winter weather were to disrupt traffic, travel or transit operation in Metro’s service area.

While detailed information would be provided if and when service disruptions occur, riders can check the route maps on their timetables or visit the Metro Winter page in order to be prepared for Metro operation in snowy or icy conditions, and to have a plan.

Transit trip updates
For the scheduled (‘s’) or predicted departure times, individual trip cancelations and other information about transit service at your stop,

See below for links to information tools and the websites of other area transit agencies.

Ride safely
Thank you riders for wearing a mask or face covering while riding and for observing safety and health guidelines. 

  • Wear a face covering in public and while riding on transit.
  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Maintain 6 feet of distance from others.
  • Observe and abide by posted directions, signs and decals.

Watch for new or changing information.

Metro news and service
Visit Metro’s website and the Metro Matters blog for news and updates.

Tapping your ORCA card is the fastest and safest way to pay your fare. Visit Metro’s website to learn about managing your ORCA account.

It’s possible that Metro service may be intermittently and temporarily interrupted or rerouted due to weather or events in its service area. See below for information about planning ahead for possible service interruptions.

Transit information

Transit service may be interrupted by weather, events or activities
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or events disrupting normal travel patterns or activities, transit riders are advised to be aware of conditions in their immediate vicinity, such as street closures or detours, 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.

Be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing, and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate routes or stops that may be near 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.

Know before you go
During events that disrupt transit service, online or real time customer information planning tools and third-party apps may not be accurate and may not reflect temporary schedule changes.

Even during disruptive weather or other events, these systems may still provide useful information, such as maps and bus stop information.

 Thank you for riding and for using Metro’s services.  Be safe.