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KCDOT hosts several transportation meetings, hearings

The transit and roads divisions of the King County Department of Transportation (KCDOT) are hosting several key meetings on transportation topics this month.

Here’s a rundown:

Pacific Highway South RapidRide – Metro is hosting three open house meetings to solicit community ideas as the agency plans for new RapidRide bus service on Pacific Highway South. The meetings will be held: Nov. 7 at Highline Community College and Sea-Tac City Hall; and Nov. 13 at Federal Way City Hall. More details are available on Metro Online.

Novelty Hill Road – The King County Road Services Division will host a drop-in open house meeting on Nov. 8 to discuss plans and designs to improve Novelty Hill Road and connecting streets east of Redmond.

244th Avenue Southeast – The Roads Division will hold a public hearing Nov. 13 in Maple Valley to gather public comment on a proposal to raise the speed limit from 25 to 30 miles per hour on a 1.25-mile stretch of 244th Avenue Southeast near Lake Francis.

Klahanie Boulevard – There is another speed limit hearing on Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. for comments on a plan to raise the speed limit on Klahanie Boulevard from 25 to 30 miles per hour. It will be held at Challenger Elementary School, 25200 SE Klahanie Boulevard, Issaquah.

Veteran’s Day Holiday observed Nov. 12

King County will observe Veteran’s Day on Monday, Nov. 12. Most Metro bus routes will be in service, but there are some exceptions.

The following routes will be cancelled (all have alternative service): 45, 46, 76, 77, 79, 133, 167, 197, 202, 205, 272, 277, 304, 308 and 373. Plus, there
will be selected trips cancelled on routes: 31, 65, 67, 68, 75, 372 and ST 540.

All other Metro routes will operate on regular weekday schedules. Most county and Metro offices will be closed, including Metro’s Rider Information Office.

See Metro Online for details.

TRAFFIC WARNING: Monday night football game for Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks will be featured on “Monday Night Football” next week on Nov. 12, as they host the San Francisco 49ers in a 5:30 p.m. game at Qwest Field. Because it is a weekday game, those traveling to the stadium by bus should remember there will be no special shuttles from park-and-rides before the game – only after the action is over.

It’s also the observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday for many, so traffic in the downtown area should be lighter than a normal workday. If you’re going to the game by bus, you should know that most Metro service will operate with normal weekday routes and schedules – but there are some exceptions.

Check Metro Online for those details. The Rider Information Office will be closed Monday, but you can call (206) 553-3000 on Sunday to get help in planning a trip to the game.

From most areas, you can ride regular bus service to Qwest Field, and then after the game use either regular Metro service or special shuttles to five outlying park-and-ride lots to get home for $3.

Despite the holiday, expect some traffic congestion on Monday afternoon. Commuters may want to plan their trip home to avoid the south end of downtown, if possible; or use a tunnel bus route or adjust their work schedule to leave a little earlier on Monday. Bus passengers should expect traffic delays in the downtown and SODO areas.

Updated:  November 05, 2007

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