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ArticlesApril 23, 2025

Clear the Way: How Bus Lane Automation Can Improve City Transit

When private vehicles use designated lanes, agencies are forced to assess the impact the behavior has on city-wide congestion and public safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2025

Seattle's Sound Transit Names New CEO

Dow Constantine has extensive experience leading large transit agencies, namely King County Metro, one of the largest agencies in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2025

Seattle's King County Metro Restarting Fare Enforcement

Metro first will focus fare inspections on RapidRide routes, other high-ridership bus routes. and the Seattle Streetcar.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 11, 2025

ORCA Transit Reaches 151 Million Trips

Transit usage in the Puget Sound region is on the rise, with further growth expected in 2025 due to increased return-to-office initiatives and world-famous events coming to the region.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2025

Seattle's ORCA Updates Regional Day Pass Fare

The price change, approved by the ORCA Joint Board, saves money and enhances convenience for customers who use multiple transit services in a single day.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2025

Seattle's King County Lands $79.7M Federal Grant for BRT Line

The grant for the new RapidRide I Line, which will feature rebranded “green” hybrid electric buses, was funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2024

Solaris to Provide King County Metro Battery-Electric Buses

The award marks Solaris’ first contract with a U.S.-based transit agency and represents the company’s effort to expand its presence in the North American market.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2024

King County Metro Cuts Ribbon on New RapidRide Line

The new RapidRide G Line adds miles of red bus lanes, along with extensive upgrades and improvements to Madison St.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2024

King County Metro's ‘Operation Safe Transit’ Initiative Yielding Results

The initiative was launched by KCSO, in May, as a pilot program focused on targeted work on transit and at transit locations in Seattle, such as bus stops and station platforms.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2024

INIT, Seattle’s ORCA Integrate with Google Wallet for Transit Payments

The latest development allows Android and Wear OS users to seamlessly manage their transit payments, recharge their ORCA accounts, and monitor recent purchase activity and trip history directly through Google Wallet.

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