Metro secures millions in federal funding

King County Metro receives $80M federal boost to expand its RapidRide service
King County Metro is receiving almost $80 million federal grant to help upgrade its bus line running through several major south King County cities. The Federal Transportation Administration’s grant was announced on Wednesday.
King County Metro Transit receives federal funding to support new bus rapid transit route
King County Metro Transit (King County Metro) received a $79.7 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support construction of the agency’s new rapid bus route. Funding for the estimated $168.
King County Metro secures $80 million in federal funding for RapidRide expansion
King County Metro’s RapidRide is expanding service into Renton, Kent, and Auburn, and a new federal grant of $80 million will help make the project a reality.
USDOT awards $79.7 million grant for new Bus Rapid Transit Line in King County
The grant for the new RapidRide I Line, which will feature rebranded “green” hybrid electric buses, was funded by President Biden’s BIL
King County Metro nabs $79.7M grant for RapidRide I Line
A new federal grant will help a new rapid transit line in King County get on the fast track. A Philadelphia sports fan, who went on a misogynistic tirade against a female Green Bay Packers fan in viral video,
King County receives $80 million to expand Metro RapidRide service
Officials said the RapidRide I Line is scheduled to begin service in 2027 to Renton, Kent and Auburn.
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King County receives $80 million to expand Metro RapidRide service to Renton, Kent and Auburn
the newest addition to King County Metro's RapidRide network. Officials said the RapidRide I Line is scheduled to begin service in 2027. The new route is expected to enhance Route 160, ...
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King County Council signals support for more police, safety protections on Metro Transit
SEATTLE — Bus drivers and riders of King County Metro shared their experiences with the county council at a special meeting Monday morning to address safety on the transit system. The council ...