Metro secures millions in federal funding

King County Metro secures $80 million in federal funding for RapidRide expansion
King County Metro’s RapidRide is expanding service into Renton, Kent, and Auburn, and a new federal grant of $80 million will help make the project a reality.
Metro secures millions in federal funding to make RapidRide a reality in South King County
King County Metro’s RapidRide is expanding service into Renton, Kent and Auburn, and a new federal grant of $80 million will help make the project a reality.
USDOT awards $79.7 million grant for new Bus Rapid Transit Line in King County
The grant for the new RapidRide I Line, which will feature rebranded “green” hybrid electric buses, was funded by President Biden’s BIL
King County Metro nabs $79.7M grant for RapidRide I Line
A new federal grant will help a new rapid transit line in King County get on the fast track. A Philadelphia sports fan, who went on a misogynistic tirade against a female Green Bay Packers fan in viral video, lost his job and won't be allowed to ever attend another Eagles home game, officials said Tuesday.
King County receives $80 million to expand Metro RapidRide service to Renton, Kent and Auburn
King County received a federal grant Wednesday to help expand Metro RapidRide service to Renton, Kent and Auburn. According to a release, the $79.7 million federal grant will help launch the I Line, the newest addition to King County Metro's RapidRide network.
Campaign for King County executive kicks off; candidates vow to fight Trump
Claudia Balducci, John Wilson and Girmay Zahilay met for the first time on the campaign trail, as they seek a rare open seat ...
King County Council signals support for more police, safety protections on Metro Transit
The Metro Transit Police, which is operated by the King County Sheriff's Office, currently has a staff of 69 officers with ...
Drivers, union voice frustrations over safety concerns on King County Metro buses
King County Metro workers are calling for an urgent response to safety concerns as county council members explore solutions.
King County talks potential changes after fatal stabbing of bus driver
The stabbing of Metro operator Shawn Yim in December led elected officials to take safety and security more seriously, in a ...
King County Metro to resume fare inspections with phased approach starting March 2025
Since pausing fare inspection in 2020, Metro launched the Safety, Security and Fare Enforcement (SaFE) Reform Initiative and ...
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Bus drivers point to culture of 'service over safety' in special King County Council meeting
Officials from local transit agencies, law enforcement, and the union representing Seattle-area bus drivers met with the King ...
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Suspect in fatal stabbing of Metro bus driver appears in court
SEATTLE — The man accused of fatally stabbing a King County Metro bus driver in December pleaded not guilty during an arraignment hearing Monday. Richard Sitzlack, 53, allegedly stabbed Shawn ...
‘Our lives depend on your decision': Metro drivers urge immediate action on safety
Transit operators demanded better security measures during a special meeting with the King County Council on Monday, following the recent murder of a Metro driver.