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		In the News: Current and recent news releases on transportation issues May 2008 May 9 - Changes pending for Metro Transit’s special event service May 5 - New signs for new times May 5 - Be patient - patchy pavement is just a preview May 5 - Baseball is back in town May 1 - Daily closures scheduled for Vashon Highway May 5-9 May 1 - Tolt Bridge to close for four weeks to prep for new bridge opening April 2008 April 28 - Metro keeping up with continued growth in transit ridership April 28 - TRAFFIC WATCH: Public marches on Thursday, May 1 April 28 - Metro seeking public comment on new design for bus stop signs April 28 - Flynn is Metro's top Vehicle Maintenance employee April 28- KCDOT says goodbye to award-winning manager April 28 - Women in Trades Fair features transportation jobs April 21 - Everyday ways to 'green up' your life April 21 - Celebrate Earth Day with King County April 21 - Elliott Bay Water Taxi begins 2008 season this weekend April 16 - Love blooms on the Route 308 (watch video) April 15 - King County hosts open house to discuss Klahanie pedestrian safety April 14 - It's easy being green (watch video) April 14 - REMINDER: Mariners have day game on Tuesday April 14 - Pony up for trips to Emerald Downs April 7 - These safety projects are done by the gallon April 7 - Roads crew rides to the rescue April 7 - Mariners return for second homestand April 7 - Dalai Lama's visit could disrupt traffic April 7 - Ride Metro to this weekend's Green Festival April 4 - Partnerships signed to deliver more local bus service March 2008 March 31 - More Eastsiders leaving cars at home to share the ride March 31 - Baseball is back March 31 - Late snowfall keeps county road crews busy March 25 - Fourteen islanders selected for Dockton Road advisory group March 24 - Focusing on FOD is safety measure for airport staff March 24 - Metro info available in 11 languages March 17 - Keeping up with the chores saves money, improves roads March 17 - Get a 'snapshot' of Mt. Si Bridge progress March 17 - Green Festival coming to King County March 10 - Hyde Shuttle expanding March 10 - North Base posts Metro's best safety record March 10 - Buses make way for St. Patrick's Day Parade March 10 - KCDOT employees shake it up during disaster drill March 3 - Roads Division documenting ‘Memory Lane’ March 3 - Tolt Bridge update March 3 - Daylight Saving arrives early again March 3 - Metro's Sales and Customer Service group sets record March 3 - Spot bid auction set for March 12 February 2008 Feb. 27 - King County launches annual roadside weed control program Feb. 25 - Metro proposes new and revised Kent, Eastside service Feb. 25 - Big honors for two Metro Transit Police deputies, one former deputy Feb. 25 - New bus fares starting March 1 Feb. 25 - A successful quick fix on Newport Way Feb. 20 - Transit Now partners help deliver even more new service for commuters Feb. 20 - Metro proposing changes to east I-90 bus service, including new commuter route for North Bend Feb. 20 - Metro proposing new Kent East Hill bus service Feb. 18 - Park-and-ride usage surged in 2007 Feb. 18 - Revised shuttle service for annual Flower and Garden show Feb. 18 - Home Show shuttle continues Feb. 18 - Airport passes inspection with 'flying' colors Feb. 11 - Transit Now targets 100,000 hours by year’s end Feb. 11 - Reduced bus service on Presidents Day holiday Feb. 11 - Share a ride to the Home Show Feb. 11 - Roads Division assists tribe in South King County Feb. 11 - KCIA center of the caucus universe Feb. 7 - Metro hosts additional open house for West Seattle RapidRide plans Feb. 6 - Transit Now marks first anniversary by rolling out new routes and more service Watch Ron Sims speak at Redmond Transit Center Watch Kevin Desmond speak at Redmond Transit Center Feb. 6 - February bus service changes focus on Eastside Feb. 6 - Redmond Transit Center opens Feb. 9 Feb. 4 - Lending a helping snow plow Feb. 4 - Time to check out new bus timetables Feb. 4 - County auction set for Feb. 13 Feb. 1 - Help plan future of Dockton Road at Tramp Harbor Feb. 1 - Metro and partners increase bus service for South Lake Union area January 2008 Jan. 29 - County’s new hybrid truck delivers on two fronts Jan. 28 - Crews busy keeping up with slick roads Jan. 28 - Bike racks now available on almost all buses Jan. 28 - RapidRide feedback due by Friday Jan. 28 - ROAD & TRANSIT ALERT: Snow showers, cold weather add up to week of unpredictable travel in King County Jan. 23 - Metro estimates biggest ridership gain in 10 years Jan. 22 - Roads east of Redmond to get smarter Jan. 22 - Roundup on December storm repairs Jan. 22 - Mercer Island Park-and-Ride has reopened Jan. 15 - METRO SERVICE ALERT: Snow slows Tuesday morning bus travel Jan. 14 - METRO SERVICE ALERT: Snow, ice may affect Tuesday travel Jan. 14 - ROAD ALERT: Snow showers, falling temperatures bringing hazardous travel conditions to some areas of King County Jan. 14 - Transit Control Center: The bus ride starts here Jan. 14 - Metro observes MLK holiday next Monday Jan. 14 - Roads environmental projects get boost with state funding Jan. 14 - Deep snows keep Skykomish crews busy Jan. 11 - METRO SERVICE ALERT: Vashon Island & Fauntleroy bus routes Jan. 10 - Pre-tax transit passes are like a 'free' raise Jan. 7 - Bridges, transit centers highlight 2008 construction plan Jan. 7 - Bridge closures coming for Tolt and South Park Jan. 7 - Spot auction this Wednesday Jan. 7 - Share your aviation memories Jan. 4 - Metro Transit looking for feedback on Eastside RapidRide plans Jan. 4 - Metro looking for feedback on West Seattle RapidRide December 2007 Dec. 31 - 2007 in review for King County DOT Dec. 31 - Metro hosts January meetings on RapidRide plans Dec. 31 - Limits increased for pre-tax transportation benefits Dec. 31 - Metro has service to Hawks' first playoff game Dec. 31 - KCDOT staff donate time and talent for charitable causes Dec. 27 - County will reopen one lane of Holmes Point Drive Dec. 26 - Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel open Thursday morning Dec. 24 - Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closure continues Dec. 21 - Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel remains closed through Dec. 25 Dec. 20 - Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel to remain closed through Friday Dec. 19 - Update: Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closed Thursday, Dec. 20 Dec. 19 - Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel remains closed throughout Wednesday Dec. 19 - Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closed again Wednesday morning Dec. 18 - Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel is open Dec. 17 - Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel closed due to computer issues Dec. 17 - Around the clock, King County Roads is on duty Dec. 17 - Redmond Park-and-Ride changes Dec. 17 - Bus to Hawks last regular-season home game Dec. 17 - Plan ahead for holiday transit service Dec. 17 - Boeing Field volunteer flies high Dec. 11 - Road damage from last week’s storm continues to mount Dec. 11 - Teaming up to tame traffic Dec. 11 - County’s green practices find international audience Dec. 3 - ROAD ALERT: Travel conditions in King County steadily improve, but several road problems remain Dec. 3 - As flood waters recede, county’s road crews see first of storm’s damage Dec. 3 - ROAD ALERT: King County's afternoon commute promises to be soggy and slow-going Dec. 3 - Heavy rain causing hazardous travel conditions throughout King County Dec. 1 - Metro Transit rolls out revamped winter-weather plan Archives News releases for 1999-2007

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In the News: Current and recent news releases on transportation issues

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Current and recent news releases on transportation issues