With the opening of 3 new light rail stations, bus service changes are underway in Seattle

“The opening of Northgate Link marks the beginning of a period of transformation for transit in our region,” said Peter Rogoff, CEO of Sound Transit. “Starting October 2, everyone will be able to enjoy fast, traffic-free journeys from Northgate to downtown Seattle and beyond.”

With the new openings adding more transit options, King County Metro is also adjusting its bus routes with its fall service change. Runners, especially those in North Seattle, must be prepared for major changes starting October 2, as six new routes will be added while others will be phased out.

“We are asking riders to study these changes and understand how the expanded transit system is opening up more opportunities,” said Terry White, general manager of King County Metro. “We are on the road to recovery and are doing all we can to support cyclists through these exciting changes in our region.”

Passengers are encouraged to use the King County subway trip planning service to see what transit options will be available after the fall service change.

King County Subway changes as of October 2:

48 bus lines with restored or added service: 9, 15X, 17X, 18X, 22, 29, 60, 113, 114, 120, 121, 167, 177, 190, 204, 208, 214, 216, 217, 221, 225, 226, 232, 237, 241, 246, 249, 250, 255, 268, 271, 342, 630, 891, 892, 893, 894, 895, 981, 982, 984, 986, 987, 988, 989, 992, 994 and RapidRide C Line.

Six new bus lines:16X, 20, 79, 302, 320 and 322.

27 routes with route or stop revisions: 31, 32, 40, 44, 45, 48, 49, 64, 67, 70, 73, 75, 177, 255, 301, 303, 304, 345, 346, 347, 348, 372, 987, 988, 994, Sound Transit Express routes 522 and 550.

Routes canceled on 20 routes in response to reduced funding: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 21, 24, 28X, 33, 56, 57, 106, 107, 125, RapidRide C Line, D Line and E Line.

18 bus lines removed and replaced: 5X, 26X, 41, 63, 71, 74, 76, 77, 78, 308, 309, 312, 316, 355, 373, 628, 980 and 995.

18 bus lines will remain fully suspended from October 2.19, 37, 47, 116, 118X, 119X, 122, 123, 143, 154, 157, 178, 179, 197, 200, 219, 252 and DART 931.

Changes are also coming to Snohomish County community transit bus services with the new LRT openings. Eventually, the Sound Transit service will include an extension to Lynnwood, slated to open in 2024, serving four new stations, including two in Shoreline, one in Mountlake Terrace and one in downtown Lynnwood.

While some community transit routes will see service and overtime adjustments, the most significant changes will occur on the Transit 800 series bus routes and three Sound Transit bus routes (511, 512 , 513) which will now be connected to the light rail at Northgate. Station. These routes will no longer serve District U, the University of Washington and downtown Seattle, as riders will be able to use the light rail.

“This connection is a game-changer for the people of Snohomish County as it expands frequent, all-day transit options between the two counties,” said Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz. “Having an easy connection to the regional light rail network increases the possibilities of using public transit to get to where people want to live, work or go to school. “

The service changes are expected to be implemented between October 2-4. Runners can use the county trip planning service to see what transport options are available.

Snohomish County Transit Changes:

Addition of service on 13 routes: 105, 112, 113, 119, 120, 130, 222, 535, 810, 821, 860, 871, 880.

Service changes on 15 lines: 196, 209, 222, 413, 415, 810, 821, 860, 871, 880; Sound transit routes 510, 511, 512, 513, 532.

A deleted route: Route 855 is deleted; all trips added to route 821.