KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County Metro will shift bus service to focus on 65 core bus routes on Friday ahead of an expected freezing rainstorm.
The Emergency Snow Network (ESN) will be in effect from 4 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, until 4 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24.
The routes were developed in coordination and collaboration with jurisdictions, including the City of Seattle. The routes chosen are those that would avoid steep hills and primarily serve key arterials and transit centers
According to King County Metro, it has operated on snow routes and reduced service levels since Tuesday morning, but will cut more routes Friday morning.
The combination of snow, freezing rain and gusty winds could lead to significant travel concerns on roadways and at the airport. Tree and powerline damages are possible, leading to localized power outages Friday morning.
Metro will continue to operate all service on snow routes Thursday, until switching to the ESN early Friday morning.
To view a complete list of bus routes that will be operating under the ESN, visit the King County Metro's website, here.
Riders are encouraged to check active bus routes and sign up for text and email transit alerts before they have to leave. To get real-time travel information, text your bus stop number to 62550 for an automated list of the next bus trips headed your way. Each trip will either show an estimated arrival time, “s” for scheduled, or “canceled.”
Here is a map of the transit routes that will be in service Friday.
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