Metro Set To Unveil RapidRide Proposals at February Neighborhood Meetings

Since hosting neighborhood meetings last November, Metro is ready to unveil its latest proposal on route changes, frequency and times of day when routes will operate –just in time for RapidRide C and D lines to begin in Sept. 2012.

This month there will be a number of public meetings, partner conversations, and information tables in many communities, including Burien, West Seattle, White Center, South Park, Beacon Hill, Madrona, the Central District, Southeast Seattle, University District, South Lake Union, Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Fremont and Green Lake.

 

Public meetings

Feb. 13 – Ballard (Ballard High School, 1418 NW 65th St, Seattle, 6-8 pm)

Feb. 15 – West Seattle (Madison Middle School, 3429 45th Ave SW, Seattle, 6-8 pm)

Feb. 16 – Delridge/White Center (Chief Sealth High School, 2600 SW Thistle St, Seattle, 6-8 pm)

Feb. 21 – Downtown Seattle (Union Station, 401 S Jackson St, Seattle, 12-2 pm)

Feb. 23 – Queen Anne (Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave W, Seattle, 6-8 pm)

Feb. 27 – Central Area/Mt Baker (Washington Middle School, 2101 S Jackson St, Seattle, 6-8 pm)

 

RapidRide C Line

The RapidRide C line will serve West Seattle neighborhoods and replace Metro’s Route 54. The C Line will give riders more frequent connections all day to Washington State Ferries serving Vashon Island and Southworth. The line will also provide convenient connections to other West Seattle bus routes between Westwood and the West Seattle Bridge.

RapidRide D Line

The RapidRide D line will help serve Crown Hill and Downtown Seattle neighborhoods via Ballard, Interbay, Uptown Queen Anne and Belltown. The D Line will also provide convenient connections to other major transfer spots, such as NW 85th Street, NW Market Street, Leary Way NW, W Prospect Street, Queen Anne Avenue N and Downtown Seattle.

RapidRide Features

RapidRide service is being designed to keep people moving throughout the day, giving riders more frequent, fast connections between residential areas and key destinations, including major employers, stores and schools. Buses are scheduled to arrive every 10 minutes during the busiest morning and evening hours.

RapidRide buses are high capacity, low-emission hybrid-powered vehicles with low floors and three doors to ensure faster boarding. A new proof-of-payment system will allow passengers with ORCA cards to pay at the station and board at any door.

RapidRide shelters will also look different from regular Metro bus stops, with a specific red, yellow and black color scheme, well-lit shelters and stop-request signals.

More Information

For more information on RapidRide lines, visit King County Metro’s website and blog.

For an additional opportunity to voice your opinion, participate in an online survey at www.kingcounty.gov/metro/haveasay.