Metro Weekend Update - SR520 Bridge and other construction reroutes; Water Taxi Heroes; Join the new Metro Fares Cabinet; and more;
King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 11/17/2023 06:13 PM PST
Remember, “It’s a great day to ride Metro” to get to events and activities where there is often traffic congestion and limited parking.
Weekend Service Impacts
Routes 21, 56, 57, 125, RapidRide C & H Lines will have stop #481 3rd Avenue & Columbia Street (Southbound) closed from Saturday, November 11 through Saturday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day due to construction;
Routes 10, 11 and 49 will be rerouted and will not serve the stop at Pike Street & Boren Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19, due to construction;
Routes 43 and 48 to University District will be affected during the closure of Montlake Boulevard E from Friday, November 17 at 10:00 p.m. to Monday, November 20 at 5:00 a.m. due to construction;
Routes 226, 240, 249and 271 will be rerouted off a portion of 108th Avenue NE on Saturday, November 18 at 4:30 a.m. to Sunday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. due to construction;
Routes 241 and 245 will have eleven bus stops closed on SE 36th Street and 142nd Place SE from Friday, November 17 to Sunday, November 19 from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. nightly due to construction;
Routes 255, 271 and ST 542 and ST 454 will be rerouted in both directions off of the SR 520 bridge from Friday, November 17 at 10:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 19 due to construction;
Take transit to all your sporting events in Seattle. Metro and Link light rail serves riders heading to T-Mobile Park, Husky Stadium, Lumen Field and Climate Pledge Arena;
Congratulations to Edwin Cendejas, Metro’s Facilities Employee of the Year!
King County Metro Facilities Division Employee of the Year Edwin Cendejas can explain how a corner-grounded delta works in a transformer. He can show you how to replace lighting in a bus shelter or talk cooking—he’ll let you know the best seasoning around. He is also one of the most easygoing, friendly guys you could meet on the job.
“Metro’s incredible workforce goes beyond our operators and vehicle maintenance crews,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “It’s also the people who keep the county’s many facilities clean, shining and in good working order for the public who depend on us every day. Ed Cendejas embodies the best of Metro Facilities employees, and I’m so pleased to honor him.”
Cendejas, an electrician, started with Metro in April 2022. He came to King County when staffing was low and the workload was high. He brought with him a hard-working attitude following his previous employment in private industry. His colleagues say he adapted fast and willingly to the demands of Facilities, which among other challenges, maintains and cleans 8,000 bus stops throughout King County as well as all Metro bases and administrative offices.
Water Taxi Heroes of the Deep provide a financial ‘wave’ to school
Captain Dan Krehbiel and Deckhands Nick Williams and Cory Bantam have received local (Times/KUOW/KING/KOMO/FOX 13) praise and national recognition from coast to coast for their actions on using the Water Taxi Doc Maynard to push an unmoored cargo barge away from the Seattle waterfront Nov. 2. Their actions are having a ripple effect across Elliott Bay and washing ashore to benefit a Highline Public School.
The captain and crew of the MV Doc Maynard were the guest of the Seattle Kraken during their game with the Colorado Avalanche. The Kraken Unity Fund recognizes “inspiring individuals who are doing outstanding work to transform lives, enable resiliency, and uplift and unite our community across the Pacific Northwest” as a Kraken Hero of the Deep.
Every month, operators from King County Metro’s seven transit bases select their fellow drivers for their positive contributions to Metro and recognize them as Operators of the Month. The operators selected demonstrate safe driving skills, show courteous and helpful attitudes toward customers, and pay conscientious attention to attendance, appearance, and discipline.
Atlantic Base | Sept 2023:
Mohamed Abdalla
Atlantic Base |Oct 2023:
Estifanos Yemane
Bellevue Base | Sept 2023
Paul Diaz
Bellevue Base | Oct 2023
Sergei Yakouta
Central Base | Sept 2023:
Pamela Summy
Central Base | Oct 2023:
Daryl Gibson
East Base | Sept 2023:
John Abercrombie
East Base | Oct 2023:
Krishant Kumar
North Base |Sept 2023:
Kenneth Dunn
North Base | Oct 2023:
Ghazi Hamid
Ryerson Base | Sept 2023:
Johnny George
Ryerson Base | Oct 2023:
Joseph Rettenmaier
South Base | Sept 2023:
Tom Armon
South Base | Oct 2023:
Ted Derheim
Please join us in congratulating them. The Operators of the Month have the privilege of coming together later to vote on who among them will be Metro’s Operator of the Year!
We want to make sure transit fares are equitable and easy to use. That’s why we’re looking for community members like you to join our Fares Cabinet. As a Cabinet member, you’ll meet with us regularly throughout 2024 to share your ideas and suggestions on transit fare policies and projects.
Why is the Fares Cabinet important?
The Fares Cabinet is important because it represents people who haven’t always had a say in decisions about transit and fare policies. This is your chance to make a difference and ensure your voice is heard!
Who should apply?
We encourage you to apply to be part of the Cabinet if you:
Live, work, or travel in King County.
Currently use public transportation (such as buses, Link light rail, Water Taxi, or Metro Flex) or are interested in using it.
Are eligible for or currently use a reduced fare program.
Believe in equity and social justice, especially when it comes to transportation and access to opportunities.
Are part of a diverse community in King County and understand the challenges faced by people who are often excluded or treated unfairly.
As a thank you for your time, cabinet members will be compensated at the rate of $75 per hour for attending meetings and other events.
