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Weekend Service Impacts
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Routes 221, 225, 245, and RapidRide B Line will have stop #73130 148th Avenue NE & NE Old Redmond Road (Southbound) closed from Friday, April 25 to Saturday, April 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily due to construction;
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RapidRide D Line is rerouted off the Ballard Bridge Friday, April 25 at 10 p.m. to Monday, April 28 at 5 a.m. due to construction;
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Route 4 will have stop #12660 S Dearborn Street & 24th Avenue S (Eastbound) closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 due to construction;
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Route 106 is rerouted off Martin Luther King Jr Way S between S Webster Street and S Thistle Street on Saturday, April 26 starting at 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Sunday, April 27 due to construction;
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Routes 240, 249, and ST 550 will be rerouted and not serve several stops in Downtown Bellevue on Sunday, April 27 from 3:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the All in for Autism 5K event;
Full information available on our Service Advisories page.
Service Reminders
- Take transit to all your sporting and community events in Seattle. Metro and Link light rail serve riders heading to T-Mobile Park, Husky Stadium, Lumen Field, and Climate Pledge Arena;
- The Seattle Mariners will play Friday and Saturday at 6:40 p.m. and on Sunday at 1:10 p.m. at T-Mobile Park;
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Kylie Minogue will perform on Friday at Climate Pledge Arena;
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Water Taxi started the new summer sailing schedule on Saturday, April 12 with the return of late-night weekend service to West Seattle;
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Seattle Center Monorail will operate 7:30 am to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, regular hours on Saturday, and 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. The Monorail will depart approximately every 10 minutes;
- Riders can use Text for Departures by texting their stop number to 62550 to get next departure times;
- Remember, it's free and easy to sign up for email or text alerts about King County Metro service. Alerts can be tailored to your favorite route(s).
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Get free healthcare at the Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center April 24-27
 Free dental, vision and medical services are available to anyone who faces barriers to healthcare at the Seattle/King County Clinic at the Seattle Center from April 24 to April 27.
Patients do not need proof of income or insurance to receive care. This volunteer-driven event is the largest of its kind in the United States and aims to serve more than 3,000 people. Interpreters will be available.
Need to get to the clinic? Metro routes 1, 2, 4, 8, 13 and the RapidRide D Line all serve Seattle Center. You can use our trip planner or call Metro customer service for assistance at 206-553-3000, where interpreters are available.
Visitors to the clinic can also get information about programs such as ORCA LIFT or other reduced fares for people with lower incomes. Metro’s Neighborhood Pop-Up team will be available to help find the right fare for you.
What to expect at the clinic
The clinic operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with admission tickets distributed starting at 5:30 a.m. each day at Fisher Pavilion. Ticket quantities are limited. Patients do not need identification, proof of income, insurance, or immigration status to receive care. People from outside Seattle and King County are welcome.
Services provided
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Dental Care: Treatments for pain, cavities, swollen gums and broken teeth.
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Vision Care: Eye exams and prescription eyeglasses.
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Medical Care: Primary care, x-rays, mammograms, ultrasounds, lab tests, immunizations, foot care, dermatology, acupuncture, behavioral health and more.
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Social Services: Assistance with health insurance navigation and other community resources.
Clinic organizers note that dental and vision services cannot be received on the same day. Patients are encouraged to bring food, wear comfortable clothing and bring any daily medications, as wait times may be long. Masks are optional but strongly encouraged in crowded areas. Individuals feeling unwell or sick are asked not to attend.
How to get involved
The clinic relies on the support of more than 3,000 volunteers each year. Professionals in dental, vision, medical and social work fields, as well as interpreters and general support volunteers, are essential to the clinic’s success. Learn more or sign up to become a volunteer.
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King County Metro’s 100% zero-emission bus base nears completion
 It’s the size of nine football fields, powered by clean electricity, and is getting ready to welcome the first battery-electric, zero-emission buses that will call it home.
A year after breaking ground Tukwila Base, Metro’s first 100% electric bus base, is nearing completion and preparing to start testing the charging infrastructure that will power over 120 new battery-electric buses.
“As we celebrate Earth Day, Tukwila Base is one example of King County’s commitment to cutting pollution, taking climate action, and making our communities cleaner and healthier,” said King County Executive Shannon Braddock. “Powered by the hydroelectric energy of our region, this base is quickly becoming a national and international model for constructing a clean energy facility. The buses of tomorrow are arriving, and this base is ready for its role in reducing carbon emissions.”
The 544,000-square-foot base will include maintenance facilities and charging infrastructure for up to 120 battery-electric buses. The base will also be home to zero-emission support vehicles, including electric sedans and utility carts, all powered by new charging infrastructure installed at the adjacent parking garage.
Metro is also incorporating sustainability into the design and construction of the new buildings at Tukwila Base. The construction currently underway is maximizing Tukwila Base are designed to reduce energy consumption, and lighter-colored concrete will help reduce the heat island effect. to minimize the need for irrigation. These and other project features achieve Platinum status on the County’s Sustainable Infrastructure Scorecard as required by the Green Building Ordinance.
Metro’s project team says the charging infrastructure is nearing completion and will be ready for testing as the first GILLIG buses purchased last spring start arriving this fall. During the testing period, Metro will focus on procedure checks, testing the charging infrastructure, expanding workforce training, and allowing bus operators to practice using the base’s charging systems.
Tukwila Base is scheduled to begin full operation in the spring of 2026.
Read the full story on the Metro Matters blog.
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Recognizing heritage and history: Bus shelter photomurals celebrating King County’s Latino community
 This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)
A celebration of the beauty and identity of the Latino community can now be seen through photomurals in King County Metro bus shelters around the region. The murals are a partnership between Metro and Latino Northwest Communications.
The highlight of the April 19 community event in the University District was the unveiling of photos recognizing the Ballet Folklòrico Bailadores de Bronce and a performance from the group created by students at the University of Washington.
The new bus shelter photomurals highlight the diverse cultures throughout Latin America, from mariachis to dance to events such as the Fiestas Patrias Parade and the annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration.
“Our region is a diverse tapestry of people who have made King County their home,” said Metro Deputy General Manager Ernest Kandilige. “Our Latino community is a celebration of countries and regions that are proud of their history and the events honoring cultures that have lasted generations. These displays are vibrant examples of those celebrations that they want to share with all riders.”
The artwork is on display at the following bus shelters:
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Northbound Beacon Avenue South and South Bayview Street: Juan Pérez Calleja’s photos capture the culture and folklore of various Mexican regions, as well as the Virgin of Guadalupe, an iconic symbol of Mexico and Latin America.
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Southbound Des Moines Memorial Drive South and South 96th Street: Photos by Mario Zavaleta show traditional dances from the states of Colima and Zacatecas in Mexico during the northwest community’s annual Day of the Dead celebration at Seattle Center.
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Northbound 14th Avenue South & South Cloverdale Street: The photos of Mario Zavaleta and Mauricio Tellez capture one of the most popular annual celebrations in the South Park community of Seattle, with the Fiestas Patrias Parade, organized by Sea Mar Community Health Center.
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Southbound 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Campus Pkwy: This shelter features Mario Zavaleta’s photos of the Ballet Folklòrico Bailadores de Bronce, founded by students and workers from the University of Washington in 1972 and still going strong.
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Southbound Lake Avenue South and Shattuck Avenue South (Renton Park-and-Ride): Brian Mendia’s photos highlight a vibrant mix of cultural traditions from Latin America. The images include Panamanian folkloric dance, proudly represented by Blanca Cataño and her group, Panama Folklore Seattle. The display is a celebration of the diversity of Latin American heritage through traditional attire, music, and dance, reflecting the richness of cultures of Panama, Mexico, and other Central America countries.
One final display will be installed later this year:
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Southbound Beacon Avenue South and South Lander Street: Displays portions of Mexican artist Fulgencio Lazo’s painting “Mercado de Bicicletas” (Bicycle Market), and reflects a commitment to creating accessible, sustainable transportation options that connect communities.
The displays are part of Metro’s Bus Shelter Mural Program, where artists and photographers from diverse backgrounds have transformed over 1,200 bus shelters into vibrant public art galleries that brighten neighborhoods across King County. The majority of the murals reflect the culture, history, and stories of our northwest communities.
The Latinos Photomural Project goes beyond just beautifying our bus stop spaces. It directly supports Metro’s goal of promoting sustainable transportation through Transit Demand Management (TDM) strategies. By combining culturally resonant artwork with TDM messaging, Metro seeks to inspire behavioral change, raise awareness, and encourage more people to avoid congestion and promote improved air quality by choosing transit.
Read on the Metro Matters blog for more pictures and short bios of the artists.
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 Metro is hiring transit operators (bus drivers) and trades professionals to keep the region moving. Visit kingcounty.gov/MetroCareers to learn more.
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