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METRO Prepares For Winter Weather & Keeping Riders Safe

With a few careful steps, make it easy to get around for essential trips during the winter storms. Photo provided by King County

With severe winter weather on the way – snow and low temperatures are almost certain – it is important to think ahead about how you are going to get around.  METRO Transit has detailed information available for those who plan ahead, to keep you safe as you attend to those unavoidable trips during the storms.

Visit the METRO Winter Page (click here,) for detailed information about operations during snowy or icy conditions, and to limit your time spent standing at a bus stop.  You can also register for Travel Alerts (click here,) to get information about specific bus routes you might be using.

METRO Transit service regularly provides Fremont with an option for travel, without the stress of driving. Photo by Adrian Laney, Sep ’14

To get scheduled /predicted departure times, and to plan a trip to an unfamiliar or rarely visited site, use:

Of course, METRO’s website (click here,) has all kinds of information to make your trip easier and your navigating the region with ease – even during storms and rough winter weather.  Transit service may be interrupted by weather, or civil activities, so it is always important to get as much information as possible when riding transit – but it is easier than driving in a storm!

METRO has deep cleaning done on its fleet of vehicles, making them as clean and safe as possible. Photo provided by King County

For the safety of riders and drivers, everyone must wear an appropriate face mask AT ALL TIMES while waiting for and riding METRO Transit.  Riders are also asked to maintain physical distance and follow all safety guidelines (check them out on the KingCountyMETRO.blog.)  Anyone feeling sick or unwell is asked to stay home, and avoid public transportation.

Riding METRO can be easier and take away the stress of getting around the City, especially if you must travel during severe winter weather.  Find out everything about METRO on the website (click here.)