People board a RapidRide H Line bus between West Seattle and Downtown. Photo courtesy of King County Metro. Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read
At-a-glance:
- Transit riders: Expect more bus service in Seattle, especially on nights and weekends, starting on March 29.
- We are adding 250+ more bus trips every week thanks to the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure. These new trips include twice as much bus service on weekends on the Route 107.
- The Seattle Transit Measure funds frequent, reliable, accessible, and affordable transit in Seattle in partnership with King County Metro, which operates the buses.
- Taking transit is a great way to travel, and it’s good for the environment, too!
- Read on to learn how we’re working to improve Seattle’s transit network so you and everyone traveling in the city have a more reliable transit ride.
More bus service is coming soon in Seattle, especially on nights and weekends.
The Seattle Transit Measure is making buses come more frequently across five bus routes, particularly on nights and weekends. This amounts to over 250 additional bus trips per week. This means more options for people who depend on public transportation to get to work, school, or run errands any time of the day.
We identify investments using an equity-focused approach, prioritizing improvements for people in Seattle who rely on the bus the most. We work with Metro to finalize and implement these changes.
For a full list of all service changes, see King County Metro’s website.
Here is a summary of the changes you’ll see starting on March 29:
- Route 8: Buses will come more frequently on weekends (every 15 minutes from 6 AM – 7 PM).
- Route 36: Buses will come more frequently on weekends (every 10 minutes from 6 AM – 7 PM).
- Route 56: Buses will come less frequently in the morning around 9 AM.*
- Route 107: Buses will come twice as frequently on weekends from 6 AM – 10 PM (every 15 minutes instead of every 30 minutes). Buses will also run every hour all night on weekends. Weekday buses will come more often, too, especially in the evenings.
- Route 124: Buses will come more frequently on weekends during the day.
- RapidRide C Line: Buses will come every 10 minutes from 9 AM – 7 PM, when they previously came every 8-10 minutes. Buses will still come every 8 minutes from 6 AM – 9 AM.*
- RapidRide H Line: Buses will come more frequently on weekends, especially later at night.
*Note: Route 56 and the C Line will have fewer trips overall, with a reduction in trips funded by the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure and King County Metro. This change supports Seattle’s equity goals by prioritizing transit service for those who rely on transit the most, better aligning with transit need and demand, and remaining consistent with Metro’s RapidRide policies.
This continued investment in transit is made possible by the Seattle Transit Measure, which was approved by Seattle voters in 2020. By investing in public transportation, you are helping create a more sustainable, connected, and accessible city.
The measure funds frequent, reliable, accessible, and affordable transit. Recently, the Seattle Transit Measure has allowed us to improve bus stops along Route 125 (West Seattle to Downtown), launch a new Metro Flex on-demand transit zone in Delridge/South Park, and distribute free ORCA cards to Seattle Preschool Program families.
These are just some of the many ways Seattle Transit Measure funding is being used, along with the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy, to improve the transit network. This will help you and everyone traveling in Seattle have a frequent, reliable, and better-connected transit ride.
We’re prioritizing transit access for communities where the City has historically underinvested. We’re continually working to improve our transit network to better serve you. We’re making buses more reliable so you can plan your trip with confidence, more easily transfer between lines, and have access to affordable transit.
Seattle Transit Measure funds have also supported over 30 transit capital projects, including the RapidRide J Line Project, NE 130th & 125th Mobility and Safety Project, Rainier Ave Bus Lanes, and many more.
To stay informed:
- Learn more about the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure
- Find all the details of Metro’s Spring service change
- Follow Metro’s service advisories and sign up for rider alerts