To reach more people who are interested in our work, we’re releasing a regular newsletter that highlights what the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure has made possible in that month. Learn more about the Seattle Transit Measure here.
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Thanks to Seattle voters and taxpayers, the Seattle Transit Measure has improved transit frequency, invested in new bus-only lanes to make taking the bus more reliable, made transit more accessible through our Transportation Access Programs, and more.
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Transit Service: More frequent, reliable service for those who rely on transit the most.
Over half of Seattle Transit Measure revenue is used to pay for more bus trips in Seattle, on top of what King County Metro provides. In 2024, STM funded over 150,000 trips over the course of the year, or about 3,000 weekly trips.
Thanks to the Seattle Transit Measure (STM), King County Metro Route 60 buses come more often every day of the week and ridership has grown beyond pre-COVID levels.
 Map of King County Metro Route 60
The Route 60 is a key bus route beginning in Southwest Seattle that serves the South Park, Georgetown, Beacon Hill, First Hill, and Capitol Hill neighborhoods, and connects to multiple Link light rail stations.
STM currently funds over 250 weekly bus trips on the Route 60, ensuring the bus comes more often, more hours of the day, seven days per week, including:
- Every 12 minutes during the day on weekdays, an improvementfrom every 15 minutes.
- Every 20 minutes from 9pm to midnight on weekdays, an improvement.
- Every 15 minutes during the day on weekends, an improvement from every 20-30 minutes, doubling weekend bus service.
STM currently funds 19% of all service on the Route 60. Today, the Route 60 is one out of just a handful of routes whose ridership is higher than pre-pandemic levels. On average, weekly ridership on Seattle bus routes is at about 72% of 2019 ridership levels. The Route 60 weekly ridership is 7% higher than it was in 2019.
 Route 60 annual ridership.
The Route 60 is exceeding 2019 ridership levels every day of the week, with especially high weekend ridership growth. As of Spring and Summer of 2025, the Route 60 had 1% more riders on weekdays, 44% more on Saturdays, and 45% more on Sundays, compared to 2019.
 Route 60 average daily ridership.
The Route 60 now ranks within the top 15 highest ridership routes in Seattle.
STM makes buses come more frequently on 29 routes across the city, making transit a more viable mode of transportation for a greater number of people.
Our upcoming Youth Transportation Summit!
 Photo from 2023 Youth Transportation Summit.
We are excited to host our third Youth Transportation Summit this Saturday, April 25, from 9AM to 4PM at Union Station. This annual event focuses on inspiring and empowering youth and young adults to engage around transportation. The free summit is open to youth ages 14-22 who live, work, study, or play in Seattle.
This year's Summit will focus on transportation safety, creating a space for young people to share their concerns, ideas, and lived experiences. Participants will gain insight into the current transportation safety landscape, learn how to become effective advocates within their own communities, and provide feedback to drive future change. This will also be a unique opportunity for them to connect directly with government, transportation agencies, and community leaders.
Check out our website for more information and for updates about our exciting agenda and speakers.
Transit Capital Projects: Projects to improve transit reliability, accessibility, and safety
Looking back: Building on STM’s investments on Route 60 (see above), 2024 saw the funding of two impactful projects aimed at improving safety and accessibility along Route 60’s pathway through South Park and Highland Park in South Seattle.
The 14th Ave S and Dallas Ave S Crossing Project introduced a new pedestrian and bicycle crossing signal, making it safer and easier for residents to access Route 60 stops in South Park. This project also supports a Neighborhood Greenway on S Sullivan St to Dallas Ave S and connection to the Georgetown to South Park Safety Project.
 New crossing at 14th Ave S And Dallas Ave S.
Meanwhile, the SW Roxbury & Olson Pl Project focused on safety upgrades for those walking or rolling to the bus stop at the SW Roxbury St and Olson Pl SW intersection. These improvements included the addition of curb ramps and crosswalks, ensuring a more accessible and secure transit experience. These projects exemplify STM’s holistic approach to enhancing transit services and elevating the experience for riders across Seattle.
Related: Mayor Katie Wilson celebrates new Denny Way bus reliability project to improve Route 8
Thank you for your interest in the Seattle Transit Measure!
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