King County Metro Transit

To the person who found and returned the headphones to lost and found – these are for you ➡️ 💐. Lost an item on Metro? Check our lost and found: https://bit.ly/3CevbTY

Tomorrow is election day! Hop on public transit and ride with your fellow citizens to the Lumen Field Event Center's voting center to cast your vote. Open today and tomorrow: -November 4, 8:30 am-6 pm -ELECTION DAY, November 5, 8:30 am-8 pm Can't make it? Drop off your ballot at a dropbox or voting center near you by 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 5. Find a dropbox or voting center near you: https://bit.ly/3Ahy1ap There are many dropboxes along public transit routes – plan your trip at: https://lnkd.in/gVuTNv5d Not registered to vote? You can still register in person through election day. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48RgJxL #LumenField #VotingCenter #VoteWA #Seahawks #2024Election

One year ago today, Captain Dan Krehbiel and Deckhands Nick Williams and Cory Bantam were making their last run of the day when they noticed something strange. A loose barge was heading right toward the downtown Seattle waterfront! The Doc Maynard crew sprung into action when they realized the quickly moving barge was moving solo with no tugboat steering the vessel. As Capt. Krehbiel told the Seattle Times that he warned the 14 passengers on the water taxi that “our trip is going to be delayed a little bit.” The tiny water taxi was able to divert the mammoth barge just enough to push it away from the heart of the waterfront. The actions of Capt. Krehbiel, with the assistance of Williams and Bantam, prevented a potentially catastrophic situation along the waterfront, with minimal damage to the barge and the water taxi. And the Doc Maynard was only 15 minutes late from its scheduled arrival at Pier 50! Video credit: Kara Johnson @ TrueNWGirl29 on X

Community? Meet your Metro liaisons. 🤝 Spanish-speaking riders? We’ve got you. Swahili? Check—there’s a liaison for you! Metro is proud to introduce our new Community Liaison pilot program. The program features the voices and perspectives of staff who represent our communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e8h6on Meet a few of Metro’s Community Liaisons: Gloria Gonzalez-Zapata Gloria is a first-generation Latina. She has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Washington. Gloria is fluent in Spanish and has more than a decade of experience in grassroots and community organizing. Wanjiku Kahacho Wanjiku was born and raised in Kenya and has lived on three continents. Wanjiku stays busy both as a mother and nurturing her spirituality. She speaks Swahili fluently and is focused on connecting with people in South Seattle and South King County. Rahel Ambachew Rahel graduated with a degree in biology from Pacific Lutheran University. She's also the author of a children’s book translated into six East African languages! Rahel is fluent in Amharic and focuses on connecting south King County communities.

On-demand public transit? It's called Metro Flex—and it's expanded to nine areas in King County! For the cost of a bus ride, you can head out for errands, meet friends, or commute to work. Seattle Refined's Gaard Swanson tested out Metro Flex in its newest service area in Northshore with Metro's Chris O'Claire! Check it out: https://bit.ly/40iFv7z. Metro Flex operates in many popular neighborhoods across King County, including Delridge/South Park, Issaquah/Sammamish, Juanita, Kent, Northshore, Othello, Rainier Beach, Skyway, Renton Highlands, and Tukwila. Booking a ride with Metro Flex is simple—just use the Metro Flex app to request a ride for yourself and up to four passengers. Seattle Refined #MetroFlex #PublicTransit #KingCounty

Each October, King County joins the nation in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation,” reminds us of the crucial role people with disabilities play in creating a truly inclusive and thriving workforce. On Oct. 8, King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci honored these contributions by officially proclaiming October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. At Metro, Transit Disability Services (TDS) is dedicated to assisting employees with disabilities throughout the employment process, including: -Providing reasonable accommodations -Identifying resources to help employees stay at work or return after an illness or injury -Supporting employees’ success, engagement, and productivity to help them reach their life and career goals While we've made progress, October is an important reminder of the work to be done. Nationally, only 37% of people with disabilities are employed, compared to 75% of those without disabilities. In King County, the employment rate is 46% higher than the national average but still not where it needs to be. Note: This message is paraphrased from a letter to employees with internal resources written by Metro Interim Human Resources Manager Ariana Basilias.

Join one of the nation's leading transit agencies during an exciting period of growth and innovation! King County Metro is hiring for a Market Innovation Managing Director!

Join us in celebrating 15 years on the Puget Sound (aka the Salish Sea)! This month marks the 15th anniversary of King County operating the Vashon Water Taxi! Since 2009, Metro has transformed this unique transportation option from a commuter-only service into a bustling lifeline, now boasting 10 roundtrip sailings every weekday, all year round. And at the heart of this journey is the beloved Sally Fox, named in honor of the dedicated Sally Willinger Fox, a true champion of passenger-only ferry service connecting rural Vashon Island to the busy streets of downtown Seattle. Celebrate by hopping on board for a fresh 22-minute ride from Pier 50 to the Vashon Ferry Terminal! Experience the stunning views and charm that Vashon has to offer. Let's set sail and celebrate this incredible journey together. https://bit.ly/3XTFyVY #VashonIsland #WaterTaxi #KingCountyWaterTaxi #SallyFox

Have you noticed a “clear” change in many of Metro’s shelters? That's probably the polycarbonate! In more than 1,100 shelters (about 60%), we’ve introduced polycarbonate instead of glass. Polycarbonate is the best choice for many reasons, including appearance, safety, and the environment! In addition to the new look, we have also introduced cleaning around the clock with three 8-hour shift crews per day. And an innovative sidewalk and surface cleaner that looks like a home robot vacuum—but with handles. Learn more about these changes at: https://bit.ly/4dT2oBC As always, reports from riders help Metro ensure we’re always providing high-quality transit service. Visit https://lnkd.in/gwQdbEV2 or call 206-553-3000. Our goal is to respond to concerns within 24 hours.

Want to learn about what it takes to keep Seattle’s public transit running smoothly? Our friends of PacSci shared some of the behind-the-scenes tech and knowledge in their recent blog. Help teach your family how to navigate public transit and head over to the Pacific Science Center using the bus! Remember, youth up to 18 ride for free. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NzJvcl Pacific Science Center