July-August 2004

September brings major service changes for Metro
State of the (parking) art
King County Airport rises to top of national rankings
Fleet in the news again
Northwest Harvest wins big at 2nd annual Route-Off

May-June 2004

Metro's new hybrids begin arriving
Kevin Desmond named new Metro Transit General Manager
Metro goes multilingual
Tough day at the office: Roads Maintenance employee attacked by bicyclist
National recognition comes to Fleet
Shhh....King County Airport promotes new "Fly Quiet" program
Public Safety Partnership turns 10
Route-off returns—bigger and better than ever

February-March 2004

Goodbye to Metro Great Rick Walsh
Return of the prodigal plane
RTID Polling
From the Surplus bay to Ebay
Take a Bow
DOT 2003 Charitable Campaign contributions set new record

September-October 2003

Facing the budget's challenges
Recycling Sixth Avenue South
Correction
Nonstop traffic at the Airport: A frantic few months at Boeing Field
A quiet blast from the past: Road Services revives the vision of a small town's founders

July-August 2003

Airport celebrating 75th anniversary
Metro's Moccasins
Fleet leading nationwide effort
September transit services changes on the horizon
Benevolent Fund for the children of King County employee Tonya Riexinger
Engine Transplant for coach 2599
Customer Kudos

May-June 2003

Focus on preservation
Message to DOT employees
Judi Fisher named 2002 Metro Operator of the Year
Gary Archer named King County Metro Transit 2003 Vehicle Maintenance Employee of the Year
Dreams and possibilities
Jeopardy!zing the DOT
Calling Operator Molly
Customer Kudos

March-April 2003

More national recognition for Fleet
Metro's 30th anniversary
Staying "on line" at the airport
Rocked, but not rolled

January-February 2003

Homecoming at King County Airport
'Hitting Our Stride'— KCDOT looks ahead to 2003
Trip Planner goes grandiose
Our first look at Coach 2599's performance and potential

December 2002

Metro goes wireless
King County joins 'Taking Winter by Storm' campaign
Land donation, swap provides new airport facilities
GIS Day highlights merger of geography, technology

November 2002

Opportunity Skyway give students a lift
Metro Online redesigned with customerin mind
More riders charting trips online
A grateful parent says 'thank you'
Riding with the big dawgs

October 2002

Salmon ready to 'test-swim' new stream created by King County Roads
Educating citizens, media all in a day's work
Tips for effective media interviews
R-51 transportation package to go before voters Nov. 5
Pround to be a patriot
Japanese visit focuses on accessible services
Briefly

September 2002

Not always an easy road for county bridge inspectors
Bridge trivia
September brings bus service changes for Northshore, Bellevue
Deco-rating the airport
Brown appointed to head facilities management
Customer Kudos

August 2002

How to close a bridge and live to tell about it
Soaring opportunities
Northgate riders have A Lot to smile about
Adopt-A-Road Program celebrates 10 years
Show visitors the sites via Metro
Customer Kudos

July 2002

Transportation veterans take the helm
Revised Fleet Administration user guide coming soon
Years of driving provide fodder for new book
Customer Kudos

April 2002

Paul Toliver passes the director's baton
What Paul Toliver built
Paul Toliver sendoff: A day of hijinx and high emotion

February 2002

Federal Recognition comes to Roads
As I See It — Confronting the disconnect by Ron Posthuma
Acronym Quiz
Customer Kudos
Flex-ible Commuting
Get snow updates for buses and roads via e-mail and pager

January 2002

Message from Paul Toliver
Fast Lane to Council Approval
2002 Budget Snapshot
Airport lands in DOT
What's New
Good Works
DOT Hot Line questions

Third Quarter/Fourth Quarter 2001

No issues

Second Quarter 2001

When we build it, they will come ... and go
New Web site helps commuters tune in, turn on, drive away
Fleet following stricter guidelines for take-home vehicles
New bus fares to raise an additional $9.9 million
What's New
Good Works

First Quarter 2001

Department preparedness pays off
Inside the Emergency Operations Center
Department showcases technology resources
What's New
Good Works
DOT Hot Line questions

November-December 2000

New bridge protects salmon habitat
Voters approve transit tax
Sims thanks employees and bus riders
New newsletter e-mail service available
Human Resources moves to Yesler Building
Holidays in 2001
What's New
Good Works
DOT Hot Line questions

October 2000

Sims submits 2001 budget
Road Maintenance contributes to salmon protection and restoration
Route 37 operator receives kudos for avoiding accident
New approach to regional transportation recommended
Used office equipment available
What's New
Good Works

August-September 2000

Roads to meet unprecedented construction deadline for Novelty Bridge
Council affirms transit-tax measure
New projects put housing on top of park-and-ride garages
Streetcar plays bit parts in TV shows
As I See It: Workplace campaign activities prohibited
What's New
Good Works

July 2000

Marketing targets part-time drivers
Sims proposes sales tax increase for transit
Transit facilities selected for GreenWorks membership
New program honors earth-friendly actions
As I See It: A perspective on change
What’s New
DOT Hot Line questions

May/June 2000

I-695 losses dominate legislative, executive agendas
DOT reorganization, layoffs ahead
Novelty Bridge replacement project in full swing
VanPool is solution to relocation blues
Kids join parents, sponsors for a day
Good Works
What’s New
DOT Hot Line questions

March/April 2000

Legislators ponder solutions to I-695 shortfalls
Taniguchi, Posthuma appointed to top department positions
New homes for graphics, print shop and multimedia services
New KSC copy center opens
2000 Plan transmitted to council
County joins world in celebrating Earth Day
Good Works
What’s New

February 2000

As I See It: Time is right for funding strategy
2000 census important for transportation
Employees give generously to Combined Charities
Christoe name Operator of the Year
Roads goes beyond 'business as usual'
Volunteers 'adopt' bus zones
Good Works
DOT Hot Line questions

December 1999 - January 2000

As I See It: An interview with Paul Toliver
News Update: Postpone implementing transit service cuts
Metro VanPool 20th anniversary
New Career and Employment Center opens
Lessons learned from WTO
Good Works
What’s New
DOT Hot Line questions

November

Transportation leaders react to I-695 impacts
Planning, diligence squelch Y2K jitters
Commuter parking is in the bag
Bases switch to re-refined engine oil
Good Works
What’s New

September/October

Toliver chosen for APTA Haugh award
Roads STEPs out with Sheriff's Office
Staff celebrate last step of KSC move
Good Works
What’s New
DOT Hot Line questions

Summer

Regional Arterial Network takes aim
Customer service is number one with Fleet Administration
Resourceful mechanics solve safety problems
Good Works
What’s New
DOT Hot Line questions

March

Roads completes Harris Creek project
Wellness Initiative a success
Willis new MITT manager
Gore talks transportation
Committee deals with critical issues
As I See It--Department in a good state
Good Works
What's New

January/February

Transportation joins campaign for hassle-free community
McLaughlin remembered
New program combines land use and transit
TransitWatch takes the guess out of waiting
Good Works
What's New
DOT Hot Line questions

November/December

Transit and Roads ready to ‘take the winter by storm’
Roads dedicates wheelchair-activated signal
Referendum 49 to affect roads and transit
Department studies I-200 impacts
As I See It--Time to celebrate!
Good Works
What's New

October

Salmon listing to change how we do business
Patrick returns as acting manager
Upgraded Bellevue Base reopens
JobSeekers Program wins national award
Metro spearheads signal software integration
Good Works
What's New

September

Metro rolls out Six-Year Plan service
New signal keeps an eye on traffic
As I See It--Cooperating to create a regional system
Good Works
What's New
DOT Hot Line questions

August

County preparing PGA traffic plan
Major information campaign makes fare increase a ‘nonevent’
Molyneaux named manager
Historic bus used to honor history maker
As I See It--A regional approach to transportation
Good Works

May

Transit zeroes in on bus zones
Art built in, not added on
Readers speak their piece
Good Works
What's New
DOT Hot Line questions

March

1997 road construction sets record
Francis to head Transportation Planning
Students cast big shadows
Metro ridership reaches new high
Good Works
What's New
DOT Hot Line questions

January

Vanpools--600 and still counting
Mann 'recharged' by volunteer work
Paananen named road engineer
In Transportation Reader Survey
Good Works
What's New
DOT Hot Line questions

December

Program targets workplace safety
It's now EZRider for transit information
As I See It--Freight mobility needs another partner
Metro/employer partnership wins award
Good Works
DOT Hot Line questions

October

Metro representatives shine in transit roadeos
Award-winning bridge program built on solid footings
As I See It--Marathon effort bears fruit
First new trolley route in 17 years begins operating
Benson inducted into APTA Hall of Fame
Good Works
What's New
DOT Hot Line questions

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