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King County Metro ridership continues to rise, with an estimated 63 million boardings through August 31, an increase of 4.5 million compared to the same period last year. Among the nation’s ten largest transit agencies, Metro recorded the second-highest growth in ridership.
The new RapidRide G Line led the increase with an 86 percent jump in weekday boardings, growing from 3,600 in September 2024 to 6,700 in September 2025. Metro also saw significant weekday ridership growth systemwide, with more riders boarding buses during morning, midday, and afternoon periods.
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Sound Transit has announced upcoming planned service closures for the Link 1 Line in November and December to allow for essential maintenance, track repairs, and system upgrades.
The work includes rail replacement, advanced signaling installation, and overnight maintenance to improve long-term reliability and safety. During these periods, bus service will replace trains between affected stations.
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Nov. 18–20: 1 Line service between Capitol Hill and SODO will end early for overnight maintenance.
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Dec. 2–4: 1 Line service between Northgate and Capitol Hill will end early for overnight maintenance.
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Dec. 12–13: Service will be suspended from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. between Capitol Hill and Stadium to install advanced signaling.
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Dec. 20–21: Service will be suspended from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. between Capitol Hill and Stadium to install advanced signaling.
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Dec. 27–28: Service will be suspended from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. between Capitol Hill and Stadium to install advanced signaling.
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Sound Transit will open the new 7.8-mile Federal Way Link Extension on Dec. 6, 2025, extending light rail service from Angle Lake to new stations in Kent/Des Moines, Star Lake, and downtown Federal Way.
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Sound Transit has launched its 2025 Passenger Experience Survey, open now through Dec. 5. The survey invites riders to share feedback in eight languages on accessibility, availability, dependability, cleanliness, safety, passenger care, and maintenance across Link light rail, Sounder trains, and ST Express buses.
Survey results will help Sound Transit prioritize improvements to service, rider experience, and maintenance. Riders are encouraged to participate to help shape the future of the transit system. Learn more about the survey and how to share your feedback.
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Bundle up and enjoy the magic of outdoor ice skating in downtown Bellevue! Use code ORCA when booking online to save $5 on admission to the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink. Ten bus routes and two light rail stations serve the area within half a mile, making it easy to get there car-free. Skip the parking hassle and save on admission, your ORCA card does it all!
This offer is valid on December 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, and 18. Contact hello@connectbellevue.org with questions.
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