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December 2000

Dec. 27, 2000 - Metro to celebrate 100 million passenger trips in 2000
Dec. 15, 2000 - 2001 county budget balances tax relief and community priorities
Dec. 12, 2000 - Sims thanks Metro voters, riders and employees for their support in 2000
Dec. 11, 2000 - Metro Transit keeps rolling - Council okays voter approved funding
Dec. 11, 2000 - Sims to thank Metro voters, riders and employees
Dec. 11, 2000 - Online sale of bus passes exceeds expectations
Dec. 5, 2000 - King County Set to Begin Intersection Improvements at Southeast 304th Street and 124th Avenue Southeast

November 2000

Nov. 29, 2000 - New Shop & Ride lot at SeaTac Mall aimed at easing traffic congestion in Federal Way
Nov. 16, 2000 - Metro ready with alternate routes for snow or ice
Nov. 16, 2000 - King County Transportation ready for season's first snow
Nov. 13, 2000 - King County Seeks Citizens to Serve on Two Transit Advisory Committees
Nov. 13, 2000 - Pedestrian safety workshop Thursday for Juanita-Woodinville Way N.E. north of Kirkland

October 2000

Oct. 26, 2000 - Sims' statement on Supreme Court decision on Initiative 695
Oct. 20, 2000 - Overlake project first in the nation to combine transit park-and-ride lot with affordable housing and day care
Oct. 20, 2000 - Grand opening ceremony for new Novelty Bridge across Snoqualmie River
Oct. 20, 2000 - Public comments sought on best alignment for replacement of York Bridge in Redmond
Oct. 15, 2000 - Novelty Bridge reopens
Oct. 13, 2000 - Metro prepares for "grand slam" in disruptions to traffic and transit service this weekend
Oct. 12, 2000 - King County Commute Partnership Program wins prestigious national award
Oct. 4, 2000 - Elliott Bridge east of Renton to be closed Friday and Saturday for testing

September 2000

Sept. 26, 2000 - Sims praises quick action by State Patrol
Sept. 25, 2000 - Bomb scare prompts Metro Transit re-routes across SR-520 Bridge
Sept. 21, 2000 - Sims outlines transportation package
Sept. 21, 2000 - Lower weight limits to be enforced on Elliott Bridge east of Renton
Sept. 21, 2000 - National award for commuter information effort during WTO conference
Sept. 18, 2000 - Flexcar launches in Belltown with neighborhood partner
Sept. 14, 2000 - Improved regional mobility highlights Metro service revisions that start Saturday, Sept. 16
Sept. 11, 2000 - Sims commends key councilmembers for giving voters a say on transit future
Sept. 6, 2000 - It just got easier to ride the bus in the Puget Sound region
Sept. 5, 2000 - Involvement in Northgate development streamlined for residents

Aug. 18, 2000 - Amazon.com joins Metro's acclaimed FlexPass program for commuters
Aug. 7, 2000 - Council hears public support for 0.3% transit local option funding
Aug. 7, 2000 - King County to cover any medical expenses of passengers in streetcar accident
Aug. 7, 2000 - Metro sets ridership records with special weekend bus service
Aug. 3, 2000 - Traffic-Weary Commuters Taking Advantage of Free Bus Rides Across SR 520 Bridge
Aug. 2, 2000 - Sims, Locke provide assistance for SR-520 bridge travelers

July 27, 2000 - Motorists Advised of Upcoming Sammamish Plateau Road Closures

June 2000

June 13, 2000 - Executive Sims and Councilmember Vance announce a sweeping plan to deliver more efficient bus and road services
June 2, 2000 - Residents Invited To Discuss White Center Safety Improvements

May 31, 2000 - King County To Hold Open House To Discuss Des Moines Memorial Drive Sidewalk And Safety Improvements
May 24, 2000 - King County unveils 2000 transportation construction program
May 19, 2000 - King County set to Construct New Whitney Hill Bridge -- Work Will Require Closing a Portion of 212th Way Southeast
May 12, 2000 - Public Invited to Hear Plans for Widening of 140th Ave SE East of Kent
May 5, 2000 - Public Invited to Discuss Traffic and Safety Improvement at Key South County Intersection
May 3, 2000 - GOVLINK WTO Traffic and Transit Alert wins international transportation innovation award

April 27, 2000 - County commends Legislature for transportation support; announces next steps for funding solutions
April 25, 2000 - King County, Seattle and Sound Transit arrive at downtown tunnel agreement
April 14, 2000 - Metro schedules meetings about proposed changes in bus service

March 28, 2000 - Test in Rainier Valley for new system to move Metro buses faster and more smoothly
March 23, 2000 - King County Launches Annual Roadside Weed Control Program
March 3, 2000 - King County To Hold Open House To Present Fall City Traffic Safety Improvements
March 2, 2000 - King County Set to Begin Novelty Bridge Replacement Project -- New Traffic Web Cams Will Help Reduce Traffic Impacts
March 1, 2000 - King County To Hold Open House To Discuss White Center Sidewalk Improvements

Feb. 18, 2000 - King County Launches Stairway Replacement Project at Vashon Heights Park-and-Ride Lot
Feb. 16, 2000 - Vashon Traffic Advisory -- Tree Trimming
Feb. 3, 2000 - King County to Hold Open House to Present Preston Traffic Safety Improvements

Jan. 16, 2000 - SR-520 Floating Bridge closed due to wind

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